#TradingPairs101

A trading pair shows which two assets you can trade between on an exchange.

📊 Format: ASSET1/ASSET2

It means you’re buying ASSET1 using ASSET2, or vice versa.

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🧩 Common Examples:

• BTC/USDT 🟠/💵 → Buy or sell Bitcoin using Tether

• ETH/BTC 🔷/🟠 → Trade Ethereum against Bitcoin

• SOL/USDC ☀️/💵 → Buy Solana using USD Coin

• SHIB/ETH 🐕/🔷 → Buy Shiba Inu using Ethereum

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💡 Why Trading Pairs Matter:

• 📈 Liquidity varies by pair (BTC/USDT is very liquid)

• 🌍 Allows cross-asset trading without converting to fiat

• 💸 Influences fees, price charts, and strategies

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🧠 Tip:

Before trading, always check the base and quote currency:

• First asset = what you’re buying or selling

• Second asset = what you’re using to pay or receive