#TradingPairs101
What Are Trading Pairs in Crypto?
A trading pair shows what two assets you can trade against each other.
For example:
$ETH /USDT means you’re trading Ethereum with Bitcoin, not fiat or stablecoins.
🔍 Base vs Quote Currency
First = Base (what you're buying or selling)
Second = Quote (what you're paying with)
Example:
ETH/USDT = You're buying ETH, paying in USDT
