๐ Understanding Trading Pairs: Base vs Quote
Ever wondered how trading pairs work in crypto? It's simple:
๐ In a pair like BTC/USDT:
BTC is the base (what you're buying/selling)
USDT is the quote (what you're pricing it in)
Youโre basically asking: "How many USDT for 1 BTC?"
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๐ฐ Stablecoin vs Crypto-Denominated Trades
I personally trade more in stablecoin pairs (like USDT, BUSD).
Why?
โ Easier to track profit/loss in USD
โ Less volatile
โ Better for short-term moves
But when I want to grow my crypto bags, I switch to crypto pairs (like ETH/BTC) โ especially in bull markets.
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๐ฏ Choosing the Right Pair
Hereโs how I pick:
If I'm targeting price gains in USD โ I go for USDT pairs
If I want to accumulate a specific coin โ I trade in crypto pairs (e.g., alt/BTC)
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๐ Real Trade Example:
Once I traded an altcoin in a BTC pair during a BTC rallyโฆ
Even though the alt went up in USD, it dropped in BTC.
๐ง Lesson: Always match the pair with your goal!
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๐ฌ What pairs do you trade most often? Share your strategy๐
