$BTC 🔍 1. Study BTC behavior before entering any BTC pair
BTC — the base coin, it moves the entire market.
If BTC drops sharply, all BTC pairs may show declines in alts, even if the altcoin's price in USDT hasn’t changed.
So before entering a pair like ETH/BTC, check:
Is BTC dominating now?
What is the alt-season/bitcoin-season situation (check via [Bitcoin Dominance Chart]).
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📈 2. Use technical analysis:
Classic patterns work: pennant, flag, triangle, double top/bottom, support and resistance levels.
On BTC pair charts, strong accumulation/distribution levels are often clearer than in USDT pairs.
Indicators:
RSI – for oversold/overbought.
MA (50, 100, 200) – long-term trends.
OBV or Volume – is there confirmation of volumes.
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⏱️ 3. Avoid trading BTC pairs during BTC volatility
If BTC is 'bouncing' up/down — BTC/alt pairs quickly become unstable.
Better to work during BTC consolidation periods when it's sideways.
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💡 4. Pair selection:
The most liquid BTC pairs:
ETH/BTC — classic, high liquidity, suitable for swing trading.
SOL/BTC, BNB/BTC, ADA/BTC — good during a strong altcoin season.
DOGE/BTC, SHIB/BTC — risky, but suitable for shorts or quick scalping.
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⚙️ 5. Strategies:
Strategy 1 – Swing trading with the trend
Wait for BTC to stabilize, and catch the alt's surge in the ALTCOIN/BTC pair.
Use 4H–1D charts.
Strategy 2 – Scalping BTC/alt during quiet moments
Use M5–M15.
Entry on breakout of the range, or from support.
It's important to have a clear SL (stop-loss), as BTC pairs can move suddenly.
Strategy 3 – Arbitrage between BTC pairs
For example: ETH/BTC + ETH/USDT + BTC/USDT — if you notice short-term price discrepancies.
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📌 Tip for the end:
> Remember: If an alt is falling against BTC, it doesn't always mean it's falling in USDT! For example:
ETH/BTC ↓ — may just mean that BTC is rising faster than ETH.
