Choosing the right trading pair is more important than choosing the right coin!

In crypto trading, "trading pair" = the asset you use to buy or sell another asset.

👉 Base Asset: the coin you want to buy/sell

👉 Quote Asset: the coin you use for trading

For example: BTC/USDT means using USDT to buy BTC.

🔍 How does the trading pair affect your operations?

Volatility: USDT is stable, while BTC or other coins may have two-way fluctuations, posing greater risks.

Profit and Loss Calculation: Choosing the wrong quote currency can show paper profits but result in actual losses.

Strategy Matching: Different strategies have different demands for stablecoin pairs and coin-to-coin pairs.

✅ How do I choose a trading pair?

To avoid double volatility: choose a USDT pair (like BTC/USDT).

If you believe both coins will rise: choose a coin-to-coin pair (like ETH/BTC).

Chasing strong coins: find corresponding mainstream quote coins (like SOL/ETH).

📌 Practical example:

Previously, when I went long on a certain altcoin, I entered using BTC as the quote, and although that coin rose, BTC fell faster, resulting in an actual loss. Since then, I've preferred stablecoin trading pairs for short-term operations, making profits clearer.

Choosing the right coin is a skill, but choosing the right trading pair is a strategy.

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