/* ==========================================================================
   SatoshiMacro - Master Stylesheet
   Institutional-grade design system for Australian finance content
   Architecture: CSS Custom Properties + Mobile-first + Dark Mode
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS (CSS Custom Properties)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Color System - Light Mode Default */
  --color-navy-950: #0A1628;
  --color-navy-900: #0F1F3A;
  --color-navy-800: #1A2B4A;
  --color-navy-700: #2A3F5F;
  --color-navy-600: #3E5578;
  --color-navy-500: #5B7290;
  
  --color-gold-600: #B8935A;
  --color-gold-500: #C9A961;
  --color-gold-400: #D4BA7C;
  --color-gold-100: #F5EDD9;
  
  --color-bull-600: #059669;
  --color-bull-500: #10B981;
  --color-bull-400: #34D399;
  --color-bull-50: #ECFDF5;
  
  --color-bear-600: #DC2626;
  --color-bear-500: #EF4444;
  --color-bear-400: #F87171;
  --color-bear-50: #FEF2F2;
  
  --color-gray-50: #F9FAFB;
  --color-gray-100: #F3F4F6;
  --color-gray-200: #E5E7EB;
  --color-gray-300: #D1D5DB;
  --color-gray-400: #9CA3AF;
  --color-gray-500: #6B7280;
  --color-gray-600: #4B5563;
  --color-gray-700: #374151;
  --color-gray-800: #1F2937;
  --color-gray-900: #111827;
  
  /* Semantic Tokens - Light Mode */
  --bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-secondary: var(--color-gray-50);
  --bg-tertiary: var(--color-gray-100);
  --bg-inverse: var(--color-navy-950);
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-hover: var(--color-gray-50);
  
  --text-primary: var(--color-navy-950);
  --text-secondary: var(--color-navy-700);
  --text-tertiary: var(--color-gray-500);
  --text-inverse: #FFFFFF;
  --text-brand: var(--color-gold-600);
  
  --border-subtle: var(--color-gray-200);
  --border-default: var(--color-gray-300);
  --border-strong: var(--color-gray-400);
  
  --accent-primary: var(--color-navy-900);
  --accent-secondary: var(--color-gold-500);
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'SF Mono', Monaco, 'Cascadia Code', Consolas, monospace;
  
  /* Type Scale - Fluid Typography */
  --text-xs: clamp(0.75rem, 0.7rem + 0.2vw, 0.813rem);
  --text-sm: clamp(0.875rem, 0.8rem + 0.3vw, 0.938rem);
  --text-base: clamp(1rem, 0.95rem + 0.3vw, 1.063rem);
  --text-lg: clamp(1.125rem, 1.05rem + 0.4vw, 1.25rem);
  --text-xl: clamp(1.25rem, 1.15rem + 0.5vw, 1.5rem);
  --text-2xl: clamp(1.5rem, 1.3rem + 0.8vw, 1.875rem);
  --text-3xl: clamp(1.875rem, 1.6rem + 1.2vw, 2.5rem);
  --text-4xl: clamp(2.25rem, 1.9rem + 1.8vw, 3.25rem);
  --text-5xl: clamp(3rem, 2.5rem + 2.5vw, 4.5rem);
  
  /* Spacing Scale */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.25rem;
  --space-6: 1.5rem;
  --space-8: 2rem;
  --space-10: 2.5rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;
  --space-20: 5rem;
  --space-24: 6rem;
  --space-32: 8rem;
  
  /* Layout */
  --container-xs: 480px;
  --container-sm: 640px;
  --container-md: 768px;
  --container-lg: 1024px;
  --container-xl: 1200px;
  --container-2xl: 1440px;
  
  --content-width: 1200px;
  --content-padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  --prose-width: 72ch;
  
  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm: 0.25rem;
  --radius-md: 0.5rem;
  --radius-lg: 0.75rem;
  --radius-xl: 1rem;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08), 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.04);
  
  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-base: 180ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  
  /* Z-index Scale */
  --z-dropdown: 100;
  --z-sticky: 200;
  --z-fixed: 300;
  --z-modal: 400;
  --z-toast: 500;
  
  /* Layout */
  --header-height: 72px;
}

/* Dark Mode */
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg-primary: var(--color-navy-950);
  --bg-secondary: var(--color-navy-900);
  --bg-tertiary: var(--color-navy-800);
  --bg-inverse: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-card: var(--color-navy-900);
  --bg-hover: var(--color-navy-800);
  
  --text-primary: #F7F9FC;
  --text-secondary: #C5CFDD;
  --text-tertiary: #8A98AE;
  --text-inverse: var(--color-navy-950);
  --text-brand: var(--color-gold-400);
  
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-default: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --border-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  
  --accent-primary: var(--color-gold-500);
  
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Respect user preference */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) {
    --bg-primary: var(--color-navy-950);
    --bg-secondary: var(--color-navy-900);
    --bg-tertiary: var(--color-navy-800);
    --bg-inverse: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-card: var(--color-navy-900);
    --bg-hover: var(--color-navy-800);
    
    --text-primary: #F7F9FC;
    --text-secondary: #C5CFDD;
    --text-tertiary: #8A98AE;
    --text-inverse: var(--color-navy-950);
    --text-brand: var(--color-gold-400);
    
    --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --border-default: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    --border-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    
    --accent-primary: var(--color-gold-500);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ========================================================================== */

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-4));
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  min-height: 100vh;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

img, picture, video, canvas, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

h1 { font-size: var(--text-4xl); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
h2 { font-size: var(--text-3xl); letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
h3 { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
h4 { font-size: var(--text-xl); }
h5 { font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: 600; }
h6 { font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--text-tertiary); }

p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.prose {
  max-width: var(--prose-width);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.prose p { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.prose h2 { margin-top: var(--space-12); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.prose h3 { margin-top: var(--space-10); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.prose ul, .prose ol { margin: 0 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-6); }
.prose li { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); color: var(--text-secondary); }

.prose a {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  text-decoration-color: var(--color-gold-400);
}

.prose a:hover {
  text-decoration-thickness: 2px;
}

.prose blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold-500);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

.prose code {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.9em;
  color: var(--text-brand);
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-brand);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.lead {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.mono { font-family: var(--font-mono); }
.text-bull { color: var(--color-bull-600); }
.text-bear { color: var(--color-bear-600); }

/* ==========================================================================
   4. LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--content-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: var(--content-padding);
  padding-right: var(--content-padding);
}

.container-wide {
  max-width: var(--container-2xl);
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: var(--container-md);
}

.section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}

.section-lg { padding: var(--space-24) 0; }
.section-sm { padding: var(--space-12) 0; }

.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 320px), 1fr)); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 280px), 1fr)); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 240px), 1fr)); }

.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.flex-between { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.flex-col { flex-direction: column; }
.gap-2 { gap: var(--space-2); }
.gap-3 { gap: var(--space-3); }
.gap-4 { gap: var(--space-4); }
.gap-6 { gap: var(--space-6); }

/* ==========================================================================
   5. HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-sticky);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  height: var(--header-height);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .site-header {
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.85);
}

.nav {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: var(--content-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--content-padding);
}

.nav-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.nav-brand::before {
  content: '';
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-900), var(--color-gold-500));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: inline-block;
}

.nav-brand-macro {
  color: var(--text-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-menu a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold-500);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-menu a:hover::after,
.nav-menu a[aria-current="page"]::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.theme-toggle {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--bg-hover);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .nav-menu.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  
  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-navy-800);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-gold-500);
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-400);
}

.btn-accent {
  background: var(--color-gold-500);
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-400);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--bg-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--bg-hover);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.btn-full { width: 100%; }

.btn-cta {
  background: var(--color-gold-500);
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s;
}

.btn-cta:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-400);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

.card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.card-hover:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-default);
}

.card-featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold-500);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--color-gold-100) 200%);
  position: relative;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .card-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1) 200%);
}

.card-featured::before {
  content: 'TOP PICK';
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-gold-500);
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. HERO SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

.hero {
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 var(--space-16);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-secondary) 0%, var(--bg-primary) 100%);
}

.hero-institutional {
  background: var(--color-navy-950);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-institutional::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom left, rgba(26, 43, 74, 0.5), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-institutional h1, 
.hero-institutional p {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-institutional .lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.hero .lead {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  max-width: 680px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero trust stats bar - adds institutional credibility and visual life */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.hero-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-500);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.hero-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin: 0 var(--space-2);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-stats { gap: var(--space-3); }
  .hero-stat-divider { display: none; }
  .hero-stat { min-width: 45%; padding: var(--space-2) 0; }
}

/* Subtle ambient animation in hero - very understated */
.hero-institutional::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: heroGlow 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroGlow {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50px, 30px) scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
}
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. COMPARISON TABLES (MONEY PAGES)
   ========================================================================== */

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.comparison-table-scroll {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.comparison-table table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  min-width: 720px;
}

.comparison-table thead {
  background: var(--color-navy-950);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.comparison-table th {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.comparison-table td {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  vertical-align: middle;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr {
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: var(--bg-hover);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.comparison-table .rank-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--color-gold-100);
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.rank-badge-1 { background: var(--color-gold-500); color: var(--color-navy-950); }
.rank-badge-2 { background: #C0C0C0; color: var(--color-navy-950); }
.rank-badge-3 { background: #CD7F32; color: #FFFFFF; }

.broker-cell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.broker-logo {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-brand);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Brand-color accent stripe on left edge of broker logos */
.broker-logo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--broker-color, var(--color-gold-500));
}

/* Individual broker brand colors - add to class list for brand recognition */
.broker-pepperstone { --broker-color: #00A3E0; }
.broker-ic { --broker-color: #D4351C; }
.broker-fp { --broker-color: #1B3A8B; }
.broker-eightcap { --broker-color: #F08A00; }
.broker-vantage { --broker-color: #003D7A; }
.broker-ftmo { --broker-color: #6B21A8; }
.broker-fundednext { --broker-color: #10B981; }
.broker-swyftx { --broker-color: #1DA1F2; }
.broker-coinspot { --broker-color: #FFBA00; }
.broker-koinly { --broker-color: #4F46E5; }

.broker-name-wrap strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.broker-name-wrap small {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.rating-stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--color-gold-500);
}

.rating-number {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  margin-left: var(--space-2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. REVIEW COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */

.review-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .review-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
}

.review-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.review-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.review-meta-item + .review-meta-item::before {
  content: '•';
  margin-right: var(--space-2);
}

.quick-take {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-6));
}

.quick-take-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.overall-rating {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-500);
  line-height: 1;
}

.overall-rating small {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.quick-take h6 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.quick-take-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.quick-take-list li {
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.quick-take-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--color-bull-600);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Rating Bars */
.rating-bars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-6) 0;
}

.rating-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 160px 1fr 40px;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.rating-bar-label {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.rating-bar-track {
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rating-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-600), var(--color-gold-500));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width 0.8s ease-out;
}

.rating-bar-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-align: right;
}

/* Pros/Cons */
.pros-cons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pros-cons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.pros, .cons {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.pros { border-left: 4px solid var(--color-bull-500); }
.cons { border-left: 4px solid var(--color-bear-500); }

.pros h4, .cons h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.pros ul, .cons ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.pros li, .cons li {
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.pros li::before {
  content: '+';
  color: var(--color-bull-600);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1;
}

.cons li::before {
  content: '−';
  color: var(--color-bear-600);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. CTA & AFFILIATE BLOCKS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ============================================================
   NATIVE EDITORIAL AFFILIATE COMPONENTS
   High-converting affiliate placements that feel like editorial
   ============================================================ */

/* "Editor's Pick" / "Our Top Pick" inline callout */
.editor-pick {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold-500);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.editor-pick::before {
  content: "Editor's pick";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-gold-500);
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  padding: 3px var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.editor-pick .broker-logo {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

.editor-pick-content strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.editor-pick-content p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.editor-pick-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.editor-pick-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .editor-pick {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  }
  .editor-pick .btn {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* "Best for" contextual callout box */
.best-for-box {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.best-for-box-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-gold-100);
  color: var(--color-gold-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .best-for-box-icon {
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold-400);
}

.best-for-box-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.best-for-box-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.best-for-box-title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.best-for-box-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.best-for-box-link {
  color: var(--text-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--color-gold-400);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Sticky sidebar "Our Recommendation" card */
.recommendation-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-6));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.recommendation-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.recommendation-card-header h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

.recommendation-card-header .rating-stars {
  color: var(--color-gold-500);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.recommendation-card-broker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.recommendation-card-broker .broker-logo {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.recommendation-card-broker strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.recommendation-card-broker small {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.recommendation-card-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.recommendation-card-stat {
  text-align: center;
}

.recommendation-card-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.recommendation-card-stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.recommendation-card-disclaimer {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Inline "Featured Partner" strip */
.partner-strip {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.partner-strip-label {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.partner-strip-brokers {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.partner-strip-broker {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.partner-strip-broker:hover {
  color: var(--text-brand);
}

.affiliate-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-950), var(--color-navy-800));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.affiliate-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.2), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.affiliate-cta h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
}

.affiliate-cta p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .affiliate-cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.risk-disclosure {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-bear-500);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Sticky bottom CTA for mobile */
.sticky-cta-mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  z-index: var(--z-sticky);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sticky-cta-mobile { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); align-items: center; }
  .sticky-cta-mobile .btn { flex: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-list {
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.faq-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--text-brand);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 0 var(--space-5);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-answer p { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.faq-answer p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   13. TABLE OF CONTENTS (sticky sidebar)
   ========================================================================== */

.toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-6));
  max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height) - var(--space-12));
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.toc h6 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.toc ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.toc li {
  padding: var(--space-1) 0;
}

.toc a {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.toc a:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--bg-hover);
}

.toc a.active {
  color: var(--text-brand);
  border-left-color: var(--color-gold-500);
  background: var(--bg-hover);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. BREADCRUMBS
   ========================================================================== */

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.breadcrumbs .separator {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.breadcrumbs .current {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. AUTHOR BOX (E-E-A-T)
   ========================================================================== */

.author-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-900), var(--color-gold-500));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
}

.author-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

.author-title {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.author-bio {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.author-credentials {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.author-credentials a {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-brand);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. LAST UPDATED / TRUST SIGNALS
   ========================================================================== */

.trust-signals {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.last-updated {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.last-updated-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-bull-500);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1.1); }
}

.fact-checked {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-bull-600);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. CALCULATOR TOOLS
   ========================================================================== */

.calculator {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.calculator-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .calculator-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.calc-inputs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.calc-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.calc-field input, .calc-field select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.calc-field input:focus, .calc-field select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
}

.calc-results {
  background: var(--color-navy-950);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.calc-result-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.calc-result-value {
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--color-gold-500);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.calc-result-breakdown {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.calc-breakdown-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.calc-breakdown-row strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. HOWTO STEPS
   ========================================================================== */

.howto-steps {
  counter-reset: step-counter;
  margin: var(--space-10) 0;
}

.howto-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-6) var(--space-6) var(--space-20);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  counter-increment: step-counter;
}

.howto-step::before {
  content: counter(step-counter);
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-6);
  left: var(--space-6);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--color-gold-500);
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.howto-step h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. FEATURE CARDS / SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-title h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section-title p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.feature-card {
  padding: var(--space-8);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-default);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-900), var(--color-navy-700));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold-500);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .feature-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-600), var(--color-gold-500));
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}

.feature-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19b. METHODOLOGY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.methodology-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.methodology-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.methodology-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.methodology-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-navy-900), var(--color-gold-500));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.methodology-step:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.methodology-step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold-500);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.methodology-step h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.methodology-step p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.methodology-footer {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-navy-950);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-20);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.footer-brand .nav-brand {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  max-width: 320px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.footer-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-list {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-list li { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }

.footer-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-500);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-500);
}

.footer-risk {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-bear-500);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. UTILITY CLASSES
   ========================================================================== */

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-right { text-align: right; }
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.mt-2 { margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.mt-4 { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.mt-6 { margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.mt-8 { margin-top: var(--space-8); }
.mt-12 { margin-top: var(--space-12); }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.mb-6 { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.mb-8 { margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.mb-12 { margin-bottom: var(--space-12); }

.hide-mobile { display: block; }
.show-mobile { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hide-mobile { display: none; }
  .show-mobile { display: block; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. CONTENT LAYOUTS
   ========================================================================== */

.content-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 280px;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  max-width: var(--content-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--content-padding);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .content-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .toc { position: static; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
}

.content-main {
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. PRINT STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .sticky-cta-mobile, .toc, .affiliate-cta {
    display: none;
  }
  body { color: #000; background: #fff; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   24. HERO STATS BAR (Trust signals under hero CTAs)
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, auto) 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  max-width: 640px;
}

.hero-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.hero-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-500);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  justify-self: center;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-stat-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   25. BROKER BRAND ACCENTS (in comparison tables)
   ========================================================================== */

.broker-logo {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.broker-logo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--broker-accent, var(--color-gold-500));
}

.broker-logo[data-broker="pepperstone"] { --broker-accent: #E8321C; }
.broker-logo[data-broker="ic-markets"] { --broker-accent: #0066CC; }
.broker-logo[data-broker="fp-markets"] { --broker-accent: #1BA79C; }
.broker-logo[data-broker="eightcap"] { --broker-accent: #00BFA5; }
.broker-logo[data-broker="vantage"] { --broker-accent: #DE7F27; }
.broker-logo[data-broker="thinkmarkets"] { --broker-accent: #009CDE; }
.broker-logo[data-broker="ftmo"] { --broker-accent: #F5A623; }
.broker-logo[data-broker="fundednext"] { --broker-accent: #5B4BFF; }
.broker-logo[data-broker="swyftx"] { --broker-accent: #0080F0; }
.broker-logo[data-broker="coinspot"] { --broker-accent: #4CAF50; }
.broker-logo[data-broker="koinly"] { --broker-accent: #7C4DFF; }

/* ==========================================================================
   26. LIVE ACTIVITY INDICATOR (ambient "market is alive" element)
   ========================================================================== */

.live-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bull-500);
  position: relative;
  margin-right: 8px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.live-dot::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-bull-500);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: live-pulse 2s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes live-pulse {
  0% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.8); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.8); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   27. FEATURED PICK (premium affiliate showcase - for sidebar or in-content)
   ========================================================================== */

.featured-pick {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--color-gold-100) 300%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-500);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .featured-pick {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.08) 300%);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-600);
}

.featured-pick::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.featured-pick-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--color-gold-500);
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.featured-pick-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.featured-pick-name {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.featured-pick-tagline {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin: 0;
}

.featured-pick-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-left: auto;
}

.featured-pick-score {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-600);
  line-height: 1;
}

.featured-pick-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  margin: var(--space-4) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.featured-pick-highlight {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.featured-pick-highlight::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--color-bull-600);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   28. INLINE RECOMMENDATION (editorial-style affiliate callout for article body)
   ========================================================================== */

.inline-rec {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold-500);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
}

.inline-rec-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--color-gold-100);
  color: var(--color-gold-600);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .inline-rec-icon {
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
}

.inline-rec-body {
  flex: 1;
}

.inline-rec-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.inline-rec-text {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.inline-rec-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .inline-rec {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   29. METHODOLOGY/PROCESS STRIP (homepage trust-building)
   ========================================================================== */

.methodology-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.methodology-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.methodology-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-600);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.methodology-title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.methodology-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .methodology-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   30. SUBTLE HERO AMBIENT (adds quiet visual life to institutional hero)
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-institutional {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-institutional::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 160%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.05), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: ambient-shift 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes ambient-shift {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(-5%, 5%) scale(1.1); }
}

.hero-institutional .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}