A.K Pro Trader’s Smart Money Concepts (SMC)

Advanced A.K Pro Trader's Smart Money Concepts Trading Guide — A Professional Framework. This guide is for experienced traders with a firm grasp of SMC. The indicator is not a signal system—it automates detection of structure and imbalances to streamline analysis and sharpen execution. The aim: identify high-probability setups where institutional order flow is evident.

Trading without a narrative is gambling. Start with Higher Timeframes (4H/1H) to set a directional bias.

• Establish HTF Bias: Use MS labels (HH, HL, LH, LL) to define trend. Only trade in alignment with the HTF bias.
• Identify the HTF Range:
  • Bullish: last confirmed HL → HH.
  • Bearish: last confirmed LH → LL.
• Wait for Premium/Discount Pricing:
  • Bullish bias: buy in Discount (below 50% equilibrium).
  • Bearish bias: sell in Premium (above 50% equilibrium).

Inside Premium/Discount, prioritize POIs with the clearest institutional footprint.

• Priority 1 — Strong Order Blocks (OBs): OBs that sweep liquidity and create an FVG are top-tier (marked “Strong”).
• Priority 2 — Standard OBs: Still powerful return-to levels where large orders entered.
• Priority 3 — Fair Value Gaps (FVGs): Inefficiencies price often rebalances. The 50% Consequent Encroachment is highly reactive.

Note on Liquidity (BSL/SSL): Liquidity pools are targets, not entries. Enter at a valid POI; target the nearest significant liquidity pool.

Step 1 — HTF Analysis (4H/1H)

• Confirm HTF structure (bullish/bearish) and define the active range.
• Wait for price to re-enter Discount (longs) or Premium (shorts).
• Select a high-quality HTF POI inside that zone (Strong OB or clean FVG).

Step 2 — LTF Confirmation (15m/5m)

• Once price taps the HTF POI, drop to 5m.
• Do not enter blindly. Wait for an LTF CHoCH alert.
• Longs: bearish LTF structure is broken by a close above the last lower high.
• Shorts: bullish LTF structure is broken by a close below the last higher low.

Step 3 — Precision Entry & Risk

• After the CHoCH, use the newly created LTF POI (often an FVG or small OB) as your entry zone (limit).
• Stop loss:
  • Longs: just below the swing low formed inside the HTF POI before CHoCH.
  • Shorts: just above the swing high formed inside the HTF POI before CHoCH.
• Target: next major HTF liquidity pool (for longs, the BSL that created the last HH; for shorts, the SSL that created the last LL). Aim ≥ 1:3 R:R.

• Smart Analysis: quick-glance summary of trend, structure, and location to maintain your narrative.
• TDI Momentum: treat as final confluence. If TDI contradicts your A+ setup, the pullback may not be done. Alignment after CHoCH adds confidence.
• Zone Invalidation: if price closes decisively through a POI, discard that zone and reassess. Failed support often flips to resistance (and vice-versa).