What is the difference between pips and satoshis in cryptocurrency trading?

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• Dec 27, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Pips and satoshis are both units of measurement used in cryptocurrency trading, but they represent different things. Pips are a unit of measurement for price movement in traditional forex trading, while satoshis are a unit of measurement for the smallest divisible unit of Bitcoin. Pips are used to measure the change in the exchange rate of currency pairs, while satoshis are used to measure the value of Bitcoin in relation to other cryptocurrencies or fiat currencies. So, in summary, pips measure price movement in forex trading, while satoshis measure the value of Bitcoin in cryptocurrency trading.
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• Dec 27, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Pips and satoshis may sound similar, but they are actually quite different in the world of cryptocurrency trading. Pips are used to measure the smallest price movement in traditional forex trading, usually to the fourth decimal place. On the other hand, satoshis are the smallest unit of Bitcoin, representing one hundred millionth of a Bitcoin. While pips are used to measure price changes in currency pairs, satoshis are used to measure the value of Bitcoin in relation to other cryptocurrencies or fiat currencies. So, while pips are specific to forex trading, satoshis are specific to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading.
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• Dec 27, 2021 · 3 years ago
  In cryptocurrency trading, pips and satoshis serve different purposes. Pips are commonly used in traditional forex trading to measure the smallest price movement, usually to the fourth decimal place. On the other hand, satoshis are used to measure the smallest unit of Bitcoin, representing one hundred millionth of a Bitcoin. While pips are used to measure price changes in currency pairs, satoshis are used to measure the value of Bitcoin in relation to other cryptocurrencies or fiat currencies. So, if you're trading Bitcoin, you'll be dealing with satoshis, not pips. However, if you're trading other cryptocurrencies against each other, pips may still be relevant.
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