#TradingPairs101 🔄 Trading Pairs 101 – Understanding Crypto Markets

💱 1. What Is a Trading Pair?

A trading pair shows what two assets you can trade between.

Example: BTC/USDT means you’re trading Bitcoin for Tether (USDT).

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🔸 2. Quote vs. Base Currency

BTC/USDT

BTC = Base (what you're buying/selling)

USDT = Quote (price is shown in this)

📌 "BTC/USDT = 30,000" → 1 BTC = 30,000 USDT

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🔃 3. Types of Trading Pairs

Crypto-to-Stable: BTC/USDT, ETH/USDC

Good for reducing volatility.

Crypto-to-Crypto: ETH/BTC, SOL/ETH

Used for altcoin trading or rotating between assets.

Fiat-to-Crypto: BTC/USD, ETH/EUR

Available on fiat-onramp exchanges like Coinbase.

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💡 4. Choosing the Right Pair

Look for high liquidity & low fees.

Use USDT/USDC pairs for stability, BTC/ETH for long-term trades.