#TradingPairs101

A trading pair is simply the price of one asset quoted in another, but choosing the right pair can make or break a trade.

Fiat pairs (e.g., BTC/USD) give you a direct read on how the market values a coin against cash—ideal for charting long-term trends or onboarding beginners.

Stablecoin pairs (ETH/USDT) dominate crypto‐to-crypto trading because the quote asset stays near $1, making P&L calculations straightforward and cushions against fiat ramps going offline.

Cross pairs (ETH/BTC) remove dollars from the equation; they’re perfect when you care about outperforming Bitcoin itself rather than booking more USD. Liquidity is thinner, so watch the spread.

Inverse or perp pairs (BTC USDⓈ-M, BTC-USD inverse) settle in crypto but are margined in dollars—great for hedging miners or traders who want to stay “crypto-native” while targeting fiat growth.

Pick the pair that matches your goal, volume needs, and risk profile before you press Buy or Sell.