#TradingPairs101
The Core
1.Base / Quote: A pair (like BTC/USDT) shows what you trade:
* Base:Asset you buy/sell (BTC).
* Quote: Asset used to price/pay (USDT).
2.Price:The value tells you 1 Base = X (e.g., 1 BTC = 30,000 USDT). It's the price tag.
3.Types: Pairs include Major(BTC/ETH vs. stables),Stablecoin (vs. crypto), and Crypto-Crypto(e.g., ETH/BTC).
4.Purpose:Enables direct trading & price discovery between specific assets. High risk. Volatile.