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# Futures Extension

Complete Installation & Setup Guide

## 🎯 What is the Futures Extension?

The Futures extension transforms your Bicrypto platform into a comprehensive futures trading system. It provides everything needed to manage futures markets, trading positions, order execution, risk management, and analytics for institutional-grade derivatives trading.

## ✨ Key Features

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### Futures Markets

Comprehensive futures market management with multiple asset classes

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### Position Tracking

Real-time position monitoring with P&L tracking and margin management

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### Order Management

Advanced order types with automated execution and risk controls

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### Risk Management

Sophisticated risk controls with margin requirements and limits

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### Margin System

Dynamic margin calculation with cross-margin and isolated modes

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### Real-time Data

Live market data feeds with order book and trade execution

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### Admin Controls

Comprehensive administrative tools for market and user management

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### Analytics Dashboard

Advanced analytics with trading performance and market insights

## 📋 Installation Steps

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### Download License from CodeCanyon

Purchase and download the Futures extension license from CodeCanyon:

- • Visit the CodeCanyon marketplace
- • Purchase the Futures extension
- • Download the license file
- • Note down your username and license code

⚠️ Important: Keep your license code secure and don't share it with others.

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### Access Extension Management

Navigate to the system extension management page:

/admin/system/extension

- • Login to your admin panel
- • Go to System → Extensions
- • Find the "Futures" extension in the list

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### Activate the Extension

Use your CodeCanyon credentials to activate the extension:

1. 1. Click on the "Futures" extension
2. 2. Enter your CodeCanyon username
3. 3. Enter your license code
4. 4. Click "Activate"

💡 Tip: Make sure you have a stable internet connection during activation.

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### Install to Latest Version

Update the extension to the latest available version:

1. 1. After activation, click "Install"
2. 2. Select "Latest Version" from the dropdown
3. 3. Wait for the installation to complete
4. 4. Verify the installation was successful

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### Enable the Extension

Enable the extension to make it available for use:

1. 1. Toggle the "Enable" switch for Futures
2. 2. Confirm the extension status shows as "Active"
3. 3. The extension should now appear in your admin menu

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### Run Updator

Execute the updator to finalize the installation:

1. 1. Navigate to System → Updates
2. 2. Click "Check for Updates"
3. 3. Install any pending updates
4. 4. Restart your application server if required

## ✅ Verify Installation

### Check These Items

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Futures menu appears in your admin panel

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Markets, Positions, and Orders modules are accessible

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Trading interface loads without errors

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Database tables are created (check via phpMyAdmin or similar)

## ⚙️ Initial Configuration

### Set Up Permissions

Configure user roles and permissions for futures trading:

1. 1. Go to Admin → Roles & Permissions
2. 2. Create or edit roles for futures access
3. 3. Assign appropriate futures trading permissions
4. 4. Set risk limits and trading restrictions
5. 5. Test access with different user roles

### Create Initial Markets

Set up your first futures markets:

1. 1. Navigate to Futures → Markets
2. 2. Click "Create New Market"
3. 3. Configure market details (symbol, contract specs, etc.)
4. 4. Set margin requirements and trading limits
5. 5. Enable the market for trading

### Configure Risk Parameters

Set up risk management and margin requirements:

1. 1. Go to Futures → Settings → Risk Management
2. 2. Set global margin requirements
3. 3. Configure position limits per user/market
4. 4. Set up automated liquidation parameters
5. 5. Test risk controls with demo accounts

## 📊 System Requirements

### 🖥️ Technical Requirements

- • High-performance server infrastructure
- • Low-latency network connectivity
- • Redis for real-time data caching
- • WebSocket support for live updates
- • Adequate database storage and IOPS
- • Load balancing for high availability

### ⚡ Performance Considerations

- • Real-time market data processing
- • Order matching engine performance
- • Position calculation accuracy
- • Risk management execution speed
- • Scalability for concurrent users
- • Backup and disaster recovery

## 🔧 Troubleshooting

Extension not appearing in admin menu

- • Verify the extension is enabled in System → Extensions
- • Check if your user role has futures permissions
- • Clear browser cache and refresh the page
- • Check server logs for any errors
- • Ensure all required dependencies are installed

Market data not updating

- • Check WebSocket connection status
- • Verify data feed configuration
- • Ensure Redis is running and accessible
- • Check network connectivity and firewalls
- • Review market data provider settings

Database errors during installation

- • Ensure database user has CREATE, ALTER, DROP privileges
- • Check database connection settings
- • Verify sufficient disk space for database
- • Review database server logs for detailed errors
- • Check for conflicting table names

## 🚀 Next Steps

### 📈 Market Management

Learn how to create and manage futures markets

Read Markets Guide →

### 📊 Position Tracking

Monitor and manage user trading positions

Read Positions Guide →

### ⚡ Order Management

Handle order execution and management

Read Orders Guide →