$BTC
A trading pair involving BTC (Bitcoin) shows how much of another asset you need to trade for 1 BTC, or vice versa. It’s the basic unit for buying/selling BTC with other assets or comparing value across different cryptocurrencies.
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🔹 Types of BTC Pairs
1. Fiat-to-BTC Pairs
Examples: BTC/USD, BTC/KRW, BTC/EUR
Used to buy or sell Bitcoin with government-issued currencies.
Most common on centralized exchanges (e.g., Coinbase, Binance, Upbit).
Great for tracking BTC's real-world value.
2. Crypto-to-BTC Pairs
Examples: ETH/BTC, SOL/BTC, LTC/BTC
Shows how many BTC are needed to buy another crypto or vice versa.
Useful when trading between cryptos without converting to fiat.
Often used in altcoin trading strategies.
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📊 How to Read a BTC Pair
Example: ETH/BTC = 0.055
Means: 1 ETH = 0.055 BTC
If you sell 1 ETH in this pair, you receive 0.055 BTC.
Example: BTC/USDT = 67,000
Means: 1 BTC = 67,000 USDT (Tether, a stablecoin)
If this price goes up, BTC is gaining value.
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📈 Why BTC Pairs Matter
BTC is often the base asset in many crypto markets.
You may need to buy BTC first to access altcoins that are only traded against BTC.
BTC pairs often have higher liquidity and tighter spreads, especially on major exchanges.
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📋 Popular BTC Pairs
Pair Description Use Case
BTC/USDT Most common BTC stablecoin pair Easy conversion, stable pricing
ETH/BTC Ethereum priced in Bitcoin Altcoin performance vs BTC
SOL/BTC Solana priced in Bitcoin Advanced altcoin strategies
BTC/KRW BTC in South Korean Won Local fiat pricing (e.g., Upbit)
