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## ChangeLog

### v1.0 – Initial Release (2025-07-20)

- First public release of SmartATR MT5 by Steve Rosenstock.
- Classic ATR with adaptive period based on recent volatility.
- Volume-weighted True Range calculation.
- Automatic detection and highlighting of economic news bars (native MT5 economic calendar).
- Visual overlay for news-event bars in the indicator window.
- Real-time pop-up and sound alerts for volatility spikes.
- Modular, open-source code – ready for developer contributions.

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