$BTC – Signal of Strength or Volatility Trap?
In a market full of stablecoin pairs, BTC pairs still hold a special place — especially among seasoned traders and DeFi natives.
Today’s focus:
° Are BTC pairs still a reliable base for measuring altcoin strength?
° Do BTC pairs help identify “true” altseason vs just USD volatility?
° What strategies work best when trading against BTC instead of USDT/USDC?
Many believe BTC pairs offer cleaner signals for relative strength, but they also bring added complexity due to Bitcoin's own price moves.
How do YOU use BTC pairs in your trading strategy — or do you avoid them altogether?
Let’s break it down.