$BTC Cryptocurrency pairs like BTC/USDT allow traders to exchange Bitcoin for Tether directly on the trading platform. Here are some examples of popular cryptocurrency pairs¹:

- *Pairs with Bitcoin as the base or quote*:

- BTC/USDT

- BTC/ETH

- BTC/ADA

- *Ethereum Pairs*:

- ETH/ADA

- ETH/LINK

- *Stablecoin Pairs*:

- BTC/USDT

- ETH/USDC

In cryptocurrency pairs, there are two parts:

- *Base Currency*: The first cryptocurrency listed in the pair, such as Ethereum in ETH/BTC.

- *Quote Currency*: The second cryptocurrency listed, such as Bitcoin in ETH/BTC.

Traders can use cryptocurrency pairs for various strategies, such as:

- *Scalping*: Quick in and out trading.

- *Swing Trading*: Larger and sustained price movements.

- *Risk Management*: Utilizing stop-loss orders and limiting leverage.

Some trading platforms, like Binance, also remove Altcoin/BTC pairs due to low liquidity, making Altcoin/USDT pairs more popular.²