#TradingPairs101 A Beginner’s Guide to Trading Pairs on Binance

Whether you're new to crypto or brushing up on the basics, understanding trading pairs is essential to navigating the Binance platform. In this guide, we’ll break down what trading pairs are, why they matter, and how to use them effectively in your crypto journey.

🧠 What Are Trading Pairs?

A trading pair consists of two different assets that can be exchanged for one another on a crypto exchange like Binance. It shows how much of one cryptocurrency is needed to buy one unit of another.

For example:

BTC/USDT means you're trading Bitcoin (BTC) against Tether (USDT).

ETH/BTC means you're trading Ethereum (ETH) against Bitcoin (BTC).