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diff --git a/bitcoin_trading_simulation.py b/bitcoin_trading_simulation.py
index 001e336..cb07d20 100644
--- a/bitcoin_trading_simulation.py
+++ b/bitcoin_trading_simulation.py
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 import argparse
+import time
+import sys
 import numpy as np
 import pandas as pd
 
@@ -111,6 +113,21 @@ def simulate_trading(signals, initial_cash=10000, quiet=False):
     return portfolio
 
 
+def countdown(quiet=False):
+    """
+    Displays a countdown before the simulation starts.
+    """
+    if quiet or not sys.stdout.isatty():
+        return
+
+    print(f"\n{Colors.BLUE}{Colors.BOLD}Simulation starting in...{Colors.ENDC}")
+    print("(", end="", flush=True)
+    for i in range(3, 0, -1):
+        print(f"{Colors.CYAN}{i}.. {Colors.ENDC}", end="", flush=True)
+        time.sleep(1)
+    print(f"{Colors.GREEN}{Colors.BOLD}GO!{Colors.ENDC})\n")
+
+
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Bitcoin Trading Simulation")
     parser.add_argument("--days", type=int, default=60, help="Number of days to simulate")
@@ -134,6 +151,9 @@ def simulate_trading(signals, initial_cash=10000, quiet=False):
     # Generate trading signals
     signals = generate_trading_signals(signals)
 
+    # Display countdown
+    countdown(args.quiet)
+
     # Simulate trading
     portfolio = simulate_trading(signals, initial_cash=args.initial_cash, quiet=args.quiet)