Analysis

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GER40 Index reflects the broader market, currently controlled by buyers, in the Bull Critical zone. Measured energy: +62.7%.

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RESEARCH

UP–DOWN statistics for Bull Critical GER40 Index 4H

Sample: 14,707 4H candles from 2014-07-11 to 2026-08-26
Number of Bull Critical occurrences: 919 times

When GER40 Index is in Bull Critical:

  • then GER40 Index moved to higher Market State: 342 times37.2%
  • then GER40 Index moved to lower Market State: 577 times62.8%

Current GER40 Index market energy: 62.74%

  • Distance to upper bound of Bull Critical (at 74.5%): 11.76%
  • Distance to lower bound of Bull Critical (at 60%): 2.74%

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GER40 · H4 · 2026-08-21 09:00 UTC
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Market Energy
30.5%
Bull Bias
62.7%
Bull Critical
63.0%
Bull Critical
Zone
60 – 74.5
Bias
Buyers in control
Explanation

From the just-closed 4H candle data, GER40 Index classified as the Bull Critical reading.

Market energy measurement A +32.2% change from the previous candle, Market Energy is now 62.7% (previous: 30.5%).

Time in Bull Critical energy zone: 1 4H Candle

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Market context
Historical perspective

Over the past 5 days, GER40 Index Market Energy ranged from -90.3 to +62.7.

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Frequently asked questions

What state was GER40 Index on 4H when this candle closed?

When the 4H candle at 16:00 on 21-08-2026 closed, GER40 Index was in Bull Critical with Market Energy 62.7%, controlled by buyers. The Bull Critical zone spans 60% to 74.5%.

How did GER40 Index Market Energy change from the previous candle?

Market Energy rose 32.2 percentage points from the previous candle — from 30.5% to 62.7%.

What state was GER40 Index in on the previous 4H candle?

The previous 4H candle had GER40 Index at 30.5%, Bull Bias — when this candle closed, GER40 Index moved up to a higher zone: Bull Bias → Bull Critical.

Where does GER40 Index energy sit within the Bull Critical zone?

At 62.7%, GER40 Index is 11.76 points from the upper boundary of Bull Critical (74.5%) and 2.74 points from the lower boundary (60%) — so energy sits closer to the lower boundary at candle close.

What does Bull Critical mean?

Bull Critical is one of 7 Market States in 2AiTrading's Market Energy model, applied consistently across every asset class, market and timeframe.

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How are the broader market indices trending?

Based on each index's latest completed H1 candle as of this candle close: SPX500 (US equities) in Bull Extreme with energy 92.7%. Against this backdrop, GER40 Index (Bull Critical, 62.7%) lower than SPX500.

How is the US Dollar Index (DXY) trending?

Based on the latest completed H1 candle as of this candle close, the US Dollar Index (DXY) was in Bear Critical with Market Energy -62.6%. GER40 Index (Bull Critical) and DXY currently sit on opposite sides.

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Methodology

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