#TradingPairs101 *Trading Pairs: A Beginner's Guide*
Trading pairs are the foundation of trading in financial markets, where one currency is exchanged for another or one asset for another. Here is an overview of trading pairs:
## What are Trading Pairs?
Trading pairs consist of two currencies or assets traded against each other. For example, the currency pair EUR/USD represents the exchange of euros for US dollars.
## Types of Trading Pairs
- *Major Currency Pairs*: such as EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD.
- *Minor Currency Pairs*: such as EUR/GBP, GBP/JPY.
- *Exotic Currency Pairs*: such as USD/SEK, EUR/NOK.
## How to Trade Currency Pairs
- *Buy*: When you expect the value of the base currency to rise against the second currency.
- *Sell*: When you expect the value of the base currency to fall against the second currency.
## Factors Affecting Trading Pairs
- *Monetary Policy*: Interest rate decisions and monetary policy of central banks.
- *Economy*: Economic indicators such as GDP and inflation.
- *Geopolitical Events*: Global political and economic events.
## Tips for Trading Currency Pairs
- *Understand the Market*: Understand the factors that affect trading pairs.
- *Use Technical Analysis*: Use charts and technical indicators to analyze the market.
- *Risk Management*: Use stop-loss orders and limit losses.