$ETH Basics of Trading Pairs in Crypto

Trading pairs are the link between two currencies: the base currency and the quote currency. For example, in the pair BTC/USDT, Bitcoin is the base currency, and Tether is the quote currency.

Why does it matter to you?

It determines liquidity and the speed of order execution

It affects the currencies you can easily access

It determines how profits and losses (PnL) are calculated

Tips for choosing the right pair:

1. Start with major pairs 🔝

BTC/USDT – Most liquid and widespread

ETH/USDT – Second largest trading volume

2. Watch the price spreads (Spread) 💸

The lower the spread, the more you save on fees and avoid slippage

3. Try Altcoin pairs 🔍

When you want to diversify, look for promising projects (e.g., ADA/USDT or SOL/USDT)

4. Use a maximum of two pairs to monitor 👀

So you don't get distracted and miss opportunities in the market

5. Keep track of daily liquidity 📊

High trading volume means faster entries and exits without significant price changes

💡 Additional Information:

You can trade pairs directly between Altcoins (like ETH/BTC) to save on fees and reduce waiting times, but be cautious of low liquidity.

Invest your time in understanding the pairs before clicking “Buy” or “Sell” to become a smarter and faster trader! 🚀