XAUUSD 4,022.46 ↑0.45%: Bears in the peak-force zone · 4H 16:00 Oct 23, 2026
| Price | 4,038.8 | 4,024.6 | 4,004.4 | 4,022.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | -78.4% | -95.9% | -90.9% | -80.6% |
| Price change | ↓ 1.20% | ↓ 0.35% | ↓ 0.50% | ↑ 0.45% |
| Energy change | ↓ 30.3 | ↓ 17.5 | ↑ 5.0 | ↑ 10.3 |
Concepts referenced in this analysis. Tap to explore each in the Knowledge Hub.
Trend of Bear Extreme XAUUSD 4H
▸When XAUUSD is in Bear Extreme:
- then XAUUSD moved to higher Market State: 590 times — 100%
- then XAUUSD moved to lower Market State: 0 times — 0%
▸Current XAUUSD market energy: -80.59%
- Distance to upper bound of Bear Extreme (at -74.5%): 6.09%
- Distance to bottom -100%: 19.41%
"A person's history reveals more than you might think" — 2AITRADING
XAUUSD classified into the Extreme state of Bear after the 4H candle completed.
Market trend energy Energy delta +10.3%: Market Energy at -80.6%, previously -90.9%.
Time in Bear Extreme energy zone: 4 4H Candle
Traders using any methodology can reference Market Energy on 2AiTrading to consider adjustments to their strategy — including stoploss, takeprofit, or position sizing — depending on the situation.
Over the past 5 days, XAUUSD Market Energy ranged from -95.9 to 26.8.
What did XAUUSD price and energy show when this 4H candle closed?
When the 4H candle closed at 16:00 on 23-10-2026, XAUUSD was at 4,022.46, up 0.45% from the previous candle (4,004.4). Market Energy was -80.6%, up 10.3 points from -90.9%, in the Bear Extreme state — controlled by sellers. The Bear Extreme zone spans -100% to -74.5%.
How much did XAUUSD price move on this 4H candle, and how large is that historically?
XAUUSD closed at 4,022.46, up 0.45% from the previous 4H candle (4,004.4). This rise is larger than 81% of past rises on the 4H timeframe for XAUUSD, across 12,012 candles since 2019.
How did XAUUSD Market Energy change from the previous candle?
Market Energy rose 10.3 percentage points from the previous candle — from -90.9% to -80.6%. This rise is larger than 51% of past rises on the 4H timeframe for XAUUSD.
Do XAUUSD price and energy agree?
Yes. On this candle price rose and energy rose — both moved the same way. This describes the candle that just closed; it does not say where price goes next.
What state was XAUUSD in on the previous 4H candle?
The previous 4H candle had XAUUSD at -90.9%, Bear Extreme — this candle kept the same state, no zone change.
Where does XAUUSD energy sit within the Bear Extreme zone?
At -80.6%, XAUUSD is 6.09 points from the upper boundary of Bear Extreme (-74.5%) and 19.41 points from the lower boundary (-100%) — so energy sits closer to the upper boundary at candle close.
What does Bear Extreme mean?
Bear Extreme is one of 7 Market States in 2AiTrading's Market Energy model, applied consistently across every asset class, market and timeframe.
See the full Bear Extreme definition →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 Bear Bias with energy -28.7%; GER40 (European equities) in Neutral with energy -13%. Against this backdrop, XAUUSD (Bear Extreme, -80.6%) lower than SPX500, GER40.
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 Bull Bias with Market Energy 56.5%. XAUUSD (Bear Extreme) and DXY currently sit on opposite sides.
See the real-time energy chart for XAUUSD.
Open Energy ChartSee the full 2AiTrading Model data for XAUUSD on the XAUUSD overview →
To jump to a symbol you're interested in, click .