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Base currency

The first currency in a pair, such as the euro in EUR/USD. The quote tells you how many units of the second currency it takes to buy one unit of this one.

AI persona12 min readFact-checkedPublished Oct 11, 2026

The first currency in a pair, such as the euro in EUR/USD. The quote tells you how many units of the second currency it takes to buy one unit of this one.

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