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+To set up a virtual environment for your forex trading analysis project, you'll first need to decide on a folder structure that organizes your work efficiently. I'll guide you through creating this structure, setting up a virtual environment, and providing a basic `requirements.txt` file.
+
+### Project Folder Structure
+
+Here's a suggested structure to keep your project organized:
+
+```
+forex_project/
+│
+├── data/                    # Folder to store CSV files and other data
+│
+├── notebooks/               # Jupyter notebooks for analysis and exploration
+│
+├── src/                     # Source code for fetching and processing data
+│   ├── __init__.py          # Makes Python treat the directories as containing packages
+│   └── data_fetcher.py      # Example script to fetch data from Oanda
+│
+├── tests/                   # Unit tests
+│   ├── __init__.py
+│   └── test_data_fetcher.py # Example test file
+│
+└── requirements.txt         # Project dependencies
+```
+
+### Setting Up a Virtual Environment
+
+**1. Creating a Virtual Environment:**
+
+First, navigate to your project directory in the terminal, then run:
+
+```bash
+python3 -m venv venv
+```
+
+This command creates a virtual environment named `venv` within your project directory.
+
+**2. Activating the Virtual Environment:**
+
+- **On Windows:**
+
+```bash
+venv\Scripts\activate
+```
+
+- **On macOS and Linux:**
+
+```bash
+source venv/bin/activate
+```
+
+Once activated, you'll see the name of the virtual environment (`venv`) in your terminal prompt, indicating that any Python or pip commands will use the environments' packages and settings.
+
+**3. Deactivating the Virtual Environment:**
+
+When you're done working in the virtual environment, you can deactivate it by running:
+
+```bash
+deactivate
+```
+
+### `requirements.txt` File
+
+Create a `requirements.txt` file in your project root directory (`forex_project/`) with the following content to specify the project dependencies:
+
+```
+pandas
+numpy
+matplotlib
+seaborn
+requests
+oandapyV20
+jupyterlab
+```
+
+**Installing Dependencies:**
+
+With your virtual environment activated, install the project dependencies by running:
+
+```bash
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+```
+
+This command reads the `requirements.txt` file and installs the specified versions of the packages into your virtual environment.
+
+### Final Steps
+
+- **Developing Your Project:** Place your Python scripts in the `src/` directory, Jupyter notebooks in `notebooks/`, and any tests in `tests/`. Use the `data/` directory to store fetched data, such as CSV files.
+- **Using Jupyter Notebook:** If you want to use Jupyter Notebook for analysis, start it with `jupyter notebook` or `jupyter lab` if you're using JupyterLab, and it will open in your web browser. Ensure you're doing this with your virtual environment activated so that Jupyter can access your project's dependencies.
+
+This setup provides a solid foundation for developing your forex trading analysis project, offering a clear separation of concerns and making it easier to manage dependencies and share your work with others.