#TradingPairs101 adingPairs101 is the optimal time to understand trading pairs, the basic idea that allows us to determine the value of one currency compared to another. Imagine it as comparing apples to oranges in the same store. When reading a price quote, the first asset is the one you want to buy, while the second shows what you will pay with. The market moves because traders match their orders on both sides. Learn how to determine trading volume, spreads, and trends, and you will trade with greater confidence and less fear.