#TradingPairs101 What’s a Trading Pair?

A combo of two assets (e.g., BTC/USDT) where you trade one against the other.

Base vs. Quote Currency : BTC is the base; USDT is the quote. Price = how much quote you need to buy 1 base.

Types of Pairs :

✔️ Fiat-Crypto (BTC/USD): Easy on/off-ramps.

✔️ Crypto-Crypto (BTC/ETH): Higher volatility, lower fees.

✔️ Stablecoin-Crypto (ADA/USDT): Less volatility, smooth trading.

How to Choose?

🔍 Strategy Alignment :

Day Trading : High-liquidity pairs (e.g., BTC/USDT).

Swing Trading : Crypto-fiat pairs for trend capture

DeFi Play : ETH/DAI or BNB/BUSD for yield opportunities.

🔍 Volume & Spread : Prioritize pairs with tight spreads and deep order books. Avoid low-volume traps!

🔍 Market Trends : Trade pairs with strong momentum or correlation (e.g., altcoins vs. BTC).

Pro Tip : Start with majors (BTC, ETH), then explore altcoins as you gain confidence. Always check market depth before entering! 🚀