#TradingPairs101 :

šŸ”„ Crypto Trading Pairs 101 šŸ¤‘šŸ”„

New to crypto? You’ve probably seen terms like BTC/USDT and wondered what they mean. Here’s a quick breakdown every beginner should know šŸ‘‡

šŸ”¹ What’s a Trading Pair?

It’s two assets you can trade against each other—like BTC/ETH or ETH/USDT.

šŸ”¹ Base vs. Quote

First = Base (what you’re buying)

Second = Quote (what you’re paying with)

Example: BTC/USDT means you’re buying 1 BTC with USDT.

šŸ”¹ Why It Matters

āœ… High liquidity = easier trades

āœ… Some assets need to be swapped via BTC/USDT

āœ… Arbitrage: Watch different pairs for price gaps

šŸ”¹ Pro Tips

āœ”ļø Stick to major pairs (e.g., BTC/USDT)

āœ”ļø Double-check pair direction before trading

āœ”ļø Learn how market vs. limit orders work

šŸ“š Master this, and you’re already ahead of most beginners.