#TradingPairs101 How Do Trading Pairs Work in Crypto?

All crypto transactions occur in a pair: one coin you are buying/selling, and one that you are using to price it.

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💱 Base Asset vs Quote Asset

• Base asset: The coin you are buying/selling (e.g., BTC in BTC/USDT)

• Quote asset: What you use to measure value (e.g., USDT)