#TradingPairs101 🔁 #TradingPairs101 – The Pair You Pick Can Make or Break Your Trade
Understanding trading pairs is fundamental to winning in crypto. Here’s the breakdown:
🔹 Base vs Quote Asset:
In a pair like ETH/USDT, ETH is the base (what you’re buying/selling), and USDT is the quote (what you’re pricing it in). So if ETH/USDT = 3,000, you’re paying 3,000 USDT for 1 ETH.
💰 Stablecoin Pairs vs Crypto Pairs:
I mostly trade in stablecoin pairs (like USDT, BUSD) — they provide more clarity, easy P&L tracking, and are ideal during high volatility.
But during bullish trends, I sometimes use crypto pairs (e.g., ETH/BTC) to stack sats or ETH.
🎯 How I Choose Trading Pairs:
• I look at liquidity, spread, and volume — tighter spreads = better execution
• Stick with top 10 pairs on Binance for better fills
• Match the pair to my market view — bullish on ETH? Then maybe ETH/BTC. Want stability? Stick with ETH/USDT.
📉 Real Experience:
I once traded an altcoin against BTC, thinking it’d rise — but both the altcoin AND BTC fell. Double loss. Lesson learned: use stablecoin pairs when you want clarity on gains/losses.
✅ Pro Tip: Use the “Markets” tab on Binance to compare liquidity and check spreads before choosing a pair.
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