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+# Contributing Guidelines
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to Crypto Trader!
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+1. Check if the bug has already been reported
+2. Create a new issue with:
+   - Clear description
+   - Steps to reproduce
+   - Expected vs actual behavior
+   - System information
+   - Log files (if applicable)
+
+### Suggesting Features
+
+1. Check if the feature has been suggested
+2. Create a feature request with:
+   - Use case description
+   - Proposed solution
+   - Benefits
+   - Implementation considerations
+
+### Code Contributions
+
+1. **Fork the repository**
+2. **Create a feature branch**:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/my-feature
+   ```
+3. **Make your changes**:
+   - Follow coding standards
+   - Write tests
+   - Update documentation
+4. **Run tests**:
+   ```bash
+   pytest
+   ```
+5. **Commit changes**:
+   ```bash
+   git commit -m "feat(module): add new feature"
+   ```
+6. **Push to your fork**:
+   ```bash
+   git push origin feature/my-feature
+   ```
+7. **Create a pull request**
+
+## Pull Request Process
+
+### Before Submitting
+
+- [ ] Code follows style guide
+- [ ] Tests are included and passing
+- [ ] Documentation is updated
+- [ ] No new warnings or errors
+- [ ] Coverage is maintained
+
+### Pull Request Template
+
+```markdown
+## Description
+Brief description of changes
+
+## Type of Change
+- [ ] Bug fix
+- [ ] New feature
+- [ ] Breaking change
+- [ ] Documentation update
+
+## Testing
+How was this tested?
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] Code follows style guide
+- [ ] Tests added/updated
+- [ ] Documentation updated
+- [ ] No breaking changes (or documented)
+```
+
+## Code Review
+
+All pull requests require review:
+
+- At least one approval required
+- Address review comments
+- Keep PR focused and small when possible
+- Respond to feedback promptly
+
+## Development Setup
+
+See [Development Setup](setup.md) for environment setup.
+
+## Coding Standards
+
+See [Coding Standards](coding_standards.md) for detailed guidelines.
+
+## Questions?
+
+- Open a discussion
+- Check existing issues
+- Review documentation
+- Ask in comments
+
+## Recognition
+
+Contributors will be recognized in:
+- CONTRIBUTORS.md
+- Release notes
+- Project documentation
+
+Thank you for contributing!
+