#TradingPairs101 :
š„ Crypto Trading Pairs 101 š¤š„
New to crypto? Youāve probably seen terms like BTC/USDT and wondered what they mean. Hereās a quick breakdown every beginner should know š
š¹ Whatās a Trading Pair?
Itās two assets you can trade against each otherālike BTC/ETH or ETH/USDT.
š¹ Base vs. Quote
First = Base (what youāre buying)
Second = Quote (what youāre paying with)
Example: BTC/USDT means youāre buying 1 BTC with USDT.
š¹ Why It Matters
ā High liquidity = easier trades
ā Some assets need to be swapped via BTC/USDT
ā Arbitrage: Watch different pairs for price gaps
š¹ Pro Tips
āļø Stick to major pairs (e.g., BTC/USDT)
āļø Double-check pair direction before trading
āļø Learn how market vs. limit orders work
š Master this, and youāre already ahead of most beginners.