#TradingPairs101

New to trading? Start here! Trading pairs are the foundation of every crypto transaction. Here’s how they work — step by step:

1. What’s a Trading Pair?

A trading pair shows what two assets you can trade against each other — like BTC/USDT or ETH/BNB.

2. Base vs. Quote Currency

Base currency is what you want to buy or sell (e.g., BTC).

Quote currency is what you use to buy it (e.g., USDT).

3. Choosing the Right Pair

Want to buy BTC with USDT? Choose the BTC/USDT pair.

Holding ETH and want BNB? Use the BNB/ETH pair.

4. Price and Value

If BTC/USDT = 30,000 — that means 1 BTC costs 30,000 USDT.

5. Execute the Trade

Select your pair, set order type (market, limit, etc.), and confirm.

Start pairing like a pro on Binance today!