#TradingPairs101 Trading Pairs 101 - Quick Guide
What Are Trading Pairs?
Definition: Two assets that can be traded against each other
Format: BASE/QUOTE (e.g., BTC/USD)
Base: What you're buying/selling
Quote: What you're paying/receiving
Types of Trading Pairs
Fiat Pairs
Examples: BTC/USD, ETH/EUR, ADA/GBP
Benefits: Direct fiat conversion, easier to understand value
Use: Beginners, cashing out to bank accounts
Crypto-to-Crypto Pairs
Examples: ETH/BTC, ADA/ETH, LINK/BTC
Benefits: No fiat conversion fees, stay in crypto ecosystem
Use: Trading between cryptocurrencies
Stablecoin Pairs
Examples: BTC/USDT, ETH/USDC, SOL/BUSD
Benefits: USD-pegged stability without bank transfers
Use: Parking profits, avoiding volatility