#TradingPairs101

### Trading Pairs

Represent two assets: the **base** (which you buy/sell) and the **quote** (the pricing benchmark). Example: In `ETH/USDT`, Ethereum is the base, Tether is the quote.

**How They Work**

- Price shows the cost of one unit of the base in the quote currency.

- Buying: Receive the base, pay the quote.

- Selling: Provide the base, receive the quote.

**Key Types**

- **Major pairs**: High liquidity (e.g., `BTC/USD`).

- **Minor pairs**: Lower liquidity (e.g., `DOGE/SHIB`).

- **Stablecoin pairs**: Reduce volatility (e.g., `MATIC/USDC`).

**Essential Tips**

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

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

3. Monitor trading volume: Higher volume reduces slippage risk.

> Summary: Choose pairs based on your goals, tracking their liquidity and volatility.