Quote Currency
The second currency listed in a forex pair, showing how much of it is needed to buy one unit of the base currency.
What is Quote Currency?
The quote currency (also called counter currency) is the second currency in a forex pair. It shows the price of one unit of the base currency.
Example: EUR/USD
In EUR/USD = 1.0850:
- Base currency: EUR
- Quote currency: USD
- Meaning: 1 EUR costs 1.0850 USD
Why It Matters
The quote currency determines:
- Your profit/loss calculation
- Pip value
- Margin requirements
Currency Strength Analysis
When analyzing pairs on our Currency Strength Meter:
- Strong base + weak quote = pair rises
- Weak base + strong quote = pair falls
This is why strength divergence creates the best opportunities.