Signal and warning guide
Every APEX signal appears as a labelled arrow on your chart. The label tells you the session, direction, entry price and — in APEX Elite — a confidence rating based on what lies between your entry and TP1. This guide explains every label type and what action to take.
Understanding the label
Each label contains four pieces of information stacked vertically:
0900-1000
1.08824
[no warning = clear path]
Signal types
Clear bullish signal
0900-1000
1.08824
What it means
A bullish breakout candle has closed above the session range. No HTF levels between entry and TP1 — the path is clear.
Take trade at full sizeClear bearish signal
0800-0900
1.08560
What it means
A bearish breakout candle has closed below the session range. No HTF levels between entry and TP1 — clean run to target.
Take trade at full sizeAmber caution — bullish
1530-1630
1.08612
[!] NOTE: PDC in path
What it means
Valid signal but the Previous Day Close (PDC) sits between your entry and TP1. Price may pause or stall at that level before continuing.
Consider targeting TP1 onlyRed warning — bullish
0900-1000
1.08740
[!] CAUTION: HTF level in path
What it means
Valid signal but a strong HTF level (PDH, PDL, WKH or WKL) sits between entry and TP1. High risk of the trade stalling before reaching target.
Reduce size or skipAmber caution — bearish
0800-0900
1.08490
[!] NOTE: PDC in path
What it means
Valid bearish signal but PDC sits between entry and TP1. Consider closing at TP1 and re-evaluating rather than running to TP2 or TP3.
Consider targeting TP1 onlyRed warning — bearish
1530-1630
1.08380
[!] CAUTION: HTF level in path
What it means
Valid bearish signal but a strong HTF level (PDL or WKL) sits below entry between price and TP1. Support may reject the move before target.
Reduce size or skipQuick reference — warning levels
| Label colour | Warning text | What is in the path | Recommended action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teal / Red (no warning) | None | Clear path to TP1 | Full size entry |
| Orange | [!] NOTE: PDC in path | Previous Day Close between entry and TP1 | Target TP1 only, watch PDC |
| Red | [!] CAUTION: HTF level in path | PDH, PDL, WKH or WKL between entry and TP1 | Reduce size or skip |
Session label reference
| Label prefix | Session | Default time (UK) | Best instruments |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | European open | 08:00 — 09:00 | EUR/GBP pairs, FRA40, DAX |
| UK | London open | 09:00 — 10:00 | All major forex, FTSE indices |
| NY | New York open | 15:30 — 16:30 | USD pairs, US30, NAS100, gold |
| AU | Asia / Australia open | 23:50 — 00:50 | AUD/JPY pairs, gold, Asian indices |