#TradingPairs101

🔄 Trading Pairs 101: The Basics

In cryptocurrency and financial markets, a trading pair represents two different assets that can be traded against each other on an exchange. It tells you what you’re buying and what you’re using to pay for it.

For example, in the pair BTC/USDT:

BTC (Bitcoin) is the asset you are buying or selling.

USDT (Tether, a stablecoin) is the currency you’re using to make the trade.

If you buy BTC/USDT, you're buying Bitcoin using USDT. If you sell BTC/USDT, you're selling Bitcoin for USDT.

Trading pairs are essential because they allow you to move between different assets. The availability of multiple pairs (like ETH/BTC, ADA/USDT, etc.) increases flexibility and helps traders take advantage of market opportunities. Understanding how trading pairs work is fundamental for navigating exchanges, spotting arbitrage chances, and managing your portfolio efficiently.