$BTC Choosing a good trading pair for Bitcoin ($BTC) depends on your goal (trader, long-term investor, diversification, etc.) and the market scenario. I will explain the main pairs, their advantages, and considerations:
Main pairs to trade with BTC
1. BTC/USDT (Tether) — The Most Popular Pair
Advantage: Very high liquidity, easy to trade on practically all exchanges.
Reason: Allows quick conversion of BTC into stablecoin, protecting against volatility.
When to use: If you wish to exit BTC and wait for opportunities or protect capital.
2. BTC/ETH (Ethereum) — The Blue Chip Pair
Advantage: Relationship between the two largest cryptos; preferred in capital rotation scenarios.
Reason: When migrating from BTC to ETH (or vice versa), you are betting on the relative appreciation between both.
When to use: If you believe ETH can outperform BTC (or wish to diversify among major cryptos).
3. BTC/USD or BTC/BRL (Fiat)
Advantage: Directly converts to real currency (dollar, real, etc.).
Reason: Useful for withdrawing to banks/traditional trading or realizing profits in reais/dollars.
When to use: If you want to close a crypto position and return to fiat.
4. BTC/BNB (Binance Coin), BTC/ADA, BTC/SOL, etc. — Pairs with Altcoins
Advantage: Allows diversification into established or promising projects (like BNB, ADA, SOLANA).
Reason: Strategy for trading seeking to 'earn more sats' (accumulate more BTC through trading).
When to use: If you study the rival project and believe it can appreciate more than BTC in the short/medium term.
Summary in the table:
Pair Liquidity Ideal for Observation
BTC/USDT Very High Trade/Stability Lower volatility compared to crypto assets
BTC/ETH High Diversification Rotation among major cryptos
BTC/USD/BRL Medium Withdraw/profit Fiat Subject to exchange rate
BTC/Altcoins Medium Speculative trade Requires more study about the chosen altcoin
Quick tips
If you are a beginner, BTC/USDT is the simplest pair to start with.
Always analyze the liquidity of the desired pair on the chosen exchange.
In volatile markets, pairs with stablecoins provide more security in short trades.
