# APEX PREDATOR V16

Algorithmic trading bot for CME futures via TopstepX/ProjectX API.
Clean rebuild from V15 (April 2026). See ARCHITECTURE.md for design decisions.

## Status
Under construction. Not ready for live trading.

## Setup
```bash
cd ~/apex_v16
source venv/bin/activate    # if using venv from V15: ~/apex_v15/venv/bin/activate
# Dependencies: project-x-py 3.5.9, polars[rtcompat], pyarrow, google-generativeai
```

## Modes
```bash
python main.py --mode dry                          # connected, observation only
python main.py --mode paper                        # internal simulation
python main.py --mode live --account ineligible    # burned account (V15 testing target)
python main.py --mode live --account express       # FUNDED — requires interactive confirm
```

## Project structure
See ARCHITECTURE.md.

## Disclaimers
Burned account is for development. Express account is real capital.
Never deploy to Express without completing the pre-funded checklist in BACKLOG.md.