#TradingPairs101 **Trading Pairs**

Represent two assets: **Base** (the one you buy or sell) and **Quote** (the price it is measured against). Example: In the pair `ETH/USDT`, Ethereum is the base, and Tether is the quote.

**How it Works**

- The price shows the value of buying one unit of the base in terms of the quote.

- Buy: You receive the base, you pay the quote.

- Sell: You give the base, you receive the quote.

**Main Types**

- **Major Pairs**: High liquidity (like `BTC/USD`).

- **Minor Pairs**: Lower liquidity (like `DOGE/SHIB`).

- **Stable Pairs**: Reduce volatility (like `MATIC/USDC`).

**Key Tips**

1. Start with major pairs for better liquidity and lower costs.

2. Avoid low-trading pairs (execution difficulty, wide spreads).

3. Monitor trading volume: the higher it is, the lower the slippage risk.

> Conclusion: Choose the pair based on your goals, and track its liquidity and volatility.