#TradingPairs101

How Crypto Trading Pairs Work:

A trading pair in crypto represents two different assets that can be traded for one another on an exchange. The pair shows how much of one asset is needed to buy one unit of the other.

BTC/USDT

Base currency: The asset you are buying or selling (e.g., BTC).

Quote currency: The asset used to price the base (e.g., USDT).

Types of Trading Pairs

1. Crypto-to-Stablecoin (e.g., ETH/USDT, BTC/USDC)

Most common. Pegged to USD for easier valuation.

2. Crypto-to-Crypto (e.g., ETH/BTC, ADA/ETH)

Used to rotate between altcoins.

3. Fiat-to-Crypto (e.g., BTC/USD, ETH/EUR)

Offered on fiat-friendly exchanges; used by beginners or institutional traders.