#TradingPairs101
### 🔄 **What Are Trading Pairs in Crypto?**
New to crypto trading? Let’s start with the basics:
A **trading pair** lets you exchange one asset for another.
🟡 **Example:**
**BTC/USDT**
→ You’re trading **Bitcoin (BTC)** against **Tether (USDT)**.
🔹 **Base Asset:** BTC
🔹 **Quote Asset:** USDT
\= You’re checking how much USDT it takes to buy 1 BTC 💸
📊 Why it matters:
– Know what you're trading
– Pick the right pairs for better liquidity
– Avoid confusion and slippage
💡 Learn your pairs. Trade smarter.