#TradingPairs101 Trading pairs refer to the two assets that are being exchanged for each other in a trade. In cryptocurrency trading, trading pairs typically consist of a cryptocurrency and a fiat currency or another cryptocurrency.
*Key Components of Trading Pairs:*
- *Base Currency*: The first currency in the pair, which is the currency being bought or sold.
- *Quote Currency*: The second currency in the pair, which is the currency used to buy or sell the base currency.
*Example:*
- *BTC/USDT*: Bitcoin (BTC) is the base currency, and Tether (USDT) is the quote currency. This pair allows traders to buy or sell Bitcoin for USDT.