diff --git a/utils/config.py b/utils/config.py
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+import os
+
+def load_config():
+    """
+    Loads basic configuration values from environment variables.
+    """
+    return {
+        "api_key": os.getenv("KALSHI_API_KEY"),
+        "api_secret": os.getenv("KALSHI_API_SECRET"),
+        "base_url": os.getenv("KALSHI_API_BASE_URL"),
+    }