#TradingPairs101
Guys, today we will talk about something fundamental in the trading world, which is "Trading Pairs".
I'm not exaggerating in the description; it's really very important for you to understand what a trading pair is. Simply put... . .
Any buying and selling operation in the market is between two assets, and this is what we call a "Trading Pair".
A simple example:
- If you want to buy **Dollars** with **Egyptian Pounds**, it means you are dealing with the pair **USD/EGP**.
- If you are trading **Bitcoin** against **Ethereum**, then that is the pair **BTC/ETH**.
So why are pairs important?
1. Every trade relies on a pair: there’s no such thing as buying dollars without selling something in return (like pounds or euros).
2. The pair determines the market direction: when you see **EUR/USD** rising, it means that the euro has become stronger than the dollar, and vice versa.
3. There are popular pairs and rare ones:
- Major pairs: like **EUR/USD** (high liquidity)
- Rare pairs: like **USD/TRY** (Emerging Markets currencies – they have higher risk).
Tips for beginners:
- Start with popular pairs to reduce risk.
- Always understand what you are trading against (for example: if you bought **BTC/USD**, you expect that Bitcoin will rise against the dollar).
- Pay attention to the **spread** (the difference between the buying and selling price) – because it affects your profits.
* In summary:
Trading pairs are the foundation upon which any deal is built, so understand them well before you start!
I wish everyone good luck
