#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