STM APEX Pro

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## 📊 Overview

STM APEX Pro is a comprehensive Smart Money Concepts (SMC) indicator that combines multiple technical analysis methodologies into a single, easy-to-use tool. It is designed to help traders identify potential areas of interest and structure their trade analysis.

## 🎯 What This Indicator Does

This indicator combines four key analytical components:

**1. Supply & Demand Zones**
- Automatically identifies potential supply zones at pivot highs with bearish candle confirmation
- Identifies demand zones at pivot lows with bullish candle confirmation
- Zones extend forward to show historical areas where price may react

**2. Market Structure (BOS/CHoCH)**
- **Break of Structure (BOS)**: Identifies when price breaks a swing point in the direction of the existing trend
- **Change of Character (CHoCH)**: Identifies potential trend reversal when price breaks structure against the current trend

**3. EMA Trend System**
- Uses 50 and 200 period EMAs (customizable) to determine overall trend direction
- Signals are filtered based on EMA alignment to reduce counter-trend setups

**4. Reference Levels**
- Calculates entry, invalidation, and target levels based on ATR (Average True Range)
- Provides objective reference points using risk-multiple projections

## ⚙️ How It Works

The indicator generates setup signals when multiple conditions align:

**Primary Signal Logic:**
- A BOS or CHoCH event occurs
- Price is aligned with the EMA trend direction

**Alternative Signal Logic:**
- Price reaches a supply/demand zone
- MACD shows momentum confirmation
- EMA trend is aligned

**Signal Filtering:**
- Minimum 10 bars between signals of the same type
- Prevents signal clustering and overtrading

## 📐 Methodology & Concepts

This indicator is based on well-documented technical analysis concepts:

- **Smart Money Concepts (SMC)**: A price action methodology focusing on institutional order flow areas
- **Supply & Demand**: Price zones where significant buying or selling occurred historically
- **Market Structure**: Analysis of swing highs and lows to determine trend direction
- **ATR-based Levels**: Using volatility to calculate dynamic reference points

These concepts are publicly available and widely taught in trading education. This implementation is original code written from scratch.

## 🔧 Settings Explained

| Setting | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Zone Strength | Higher values = stronger but fewer zones |
| Structure Lookback | Bars used for swing point detection |
| Signal Sensitivity | Controls signal frequency |
| Entry Method | Close = conservative, Wick = aggressive |
| ATR Multiplier | Controls invalidation distance |
| Target Multiples | Risk-reward ratios for projected levels |

## 📱 Mobile Optimization

The indicator includes mobile-friendly options:
- Toggle zone labels (keep OFF for mobile)
- Toggle signal text (keep OFF for mobile)
- Adjustable panel positions

## ⚠️ Important Disclaimers

**This indicator is for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.**

- ❌ This is NOT financial advice
- ❌ This does NOT predict future price movements
- ❌ Past performance is NOT indicative of future results
- ❌ Do NOT use this as your sole basis for trading decisions

**Risk Warning:** Trading involves substantial risk of loss. You should only trade with capital you can afford to lose. Always use proper risk management and consider consulting a licensed financial advisor before making trading decisions.

## 📝 Usage Notes

1. Use this indicator as ONE tool in your overall analysis
2. Always confirm signals with your own analysis
3. Practice on demo accounts before live trading
4. Adjust settings based on your trading style and timeframe
5. Combine with proper risk management

## 🔄 Updates

- v2.0: Added market structure analysis, improved signal filtering, mobile optimization

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## ✅ Checklist Before Publishing:

1. [ ] Remove any version numbers that imply "Pro" means paid (change to just descriptive)
2. [ ] Ensure description explains HOW the indicator works, not just WHAT it does
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4. [ ] Explain methodology sources (SMC, Supply/Demand concepts are public knowledge)
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