#TradingPairs101

#TradingPairs101 – How Pairs Work on Binance 🔄💱

When trading crypto on Binance, you’ll notice every asset is paired with another — these are called trading pairs. But what do they really mean? Let’s simplify it 👇

💡 What Is a Trading Pair?

A trading pair shows two assets you can swap between — like BTC/USDT.

You're trading one asset for another.

➡️ In BTC/USDT, you're buying or selling Bitcoin using Tether.

🔹 Quote vs. Base Asset

Base Asset: The first in the pair (what you're buying or selling)

Quote Asset: The second in the pair (what you're paying with)

📌 Example:

In ETH/BTC, you’re buying Ethereum using Bitcoin.

In BNB/USDT, you’re buying BNB with Tether (USDT).

🧠 Why It Matters

Pairs define how you enter or exit a position

Not all coins are tradable with fiat — some only pair with BTC, ETH, or BNB

You can strategize better with cross-pair opportunities

🛠️ On Binance, You’ll Commonly See:

Crypto/FIAT → e.g. BTC/USDT, ETH/EUR

Crypto/Crypto → e.g. MATIC/BTC, SOL/BNB

Stablecoin Pairs → e.g. USDT/BUSD