What does BTC/USDC mean when I buy or sell?Published 2026-11-08. Updated 2026-11-08. Last reviewed 2026-11-08.Read the price in the correct unitCheck the amount fieldOpen the exact pairIn BTC/USDC, BTC is the base asset and USDC is the quote asset. Buying acquires BTC using USDC; selling gives up BTC in exchange for USDC.Read the price in the correct unitThe BTC/USDC price is the amount of USDC for one BTC. The BTC/USDT price uses USDT instead. These are separate markets with separate order books and balances.Check the amount fieldBefore submitting, read whether the amount field is asking for the coin quantity or the quote amount to spend. Do not assume that typing 5 means 5 BTC. Review the amount, order type, available funds and fee shown on the ticket.Open the exact pairFind the BTC/USDC row in Spot markets and open it. The market selector and ticket should both show BTC/USDC. Only use a pair while it is listed and available.Related articlesHow do I place a market or limit order?A market order trades against available orders at the current market. A limit order specifies your price and may wait for a matching order. Check the Buy or Sell side and all amount units before submitting.What do Favorites, Crypto and Spot show?Favorites shows what you saved. Crypto lists coins and opens their information pages. Spot lists trading pairs and opens the exact market you selected.Contact support about this article