Understanding profit currency is crucial for optimizing your SageMaster Assist setup, yet it’s often misunderstood. This guide breaks down the difference between profiting in base vs quote currency—and how to choose the right one depending on your market outlook.
🔁 Quick Refresher: What Are Base and Quote?
In trading, pairs are typically displayed in the BASE/QUOTE format—for example, BTC/USDT.
- Base Currency is the first one in the pair (BTC).
- Quote Currency is the second (USDT).
So when you:
- Profit in quote, you’re accumulating USDT.
- Profit in base, you’re accumulating BTC.
💡 All SageMaster profits already account for exchange fees—so no need to calculate them separately.
🤖 How Your SageMaster Assist Makes a Profit
Let’s explore how an Assist behaves in both profit modes:
✅ Profiting in Quote Currency (e.g., USDT)
This is the default and most familiar mode:
- The Assist uses USDT to buy BTC.
- When BTC rises in price, the Assist sells all BTC.
- You end up with more USDT than you started with.
🚀 Profiting in Base Currency (e.g., BTC)
This method is less common but strategic:
- The Assist still uses USDT to buy BTC.
- When BTC increases in value, the Assist sells just enough BTC to recover your original USDT.
- The remaining BTC is your profit—you now hold more of the base asset.
🎯 When Should You Choose Base or Quote?
Your choice depends on your market view:
| Scenario | Best Profit Mode |
|---|---|
| You believe the base asset (e.g., BTC) will increase in value over time | ✅ Profit in Base |
| You think the base asset is overbought or nearing a top | 💰 Profit in Quote |
Think of it this way:
- Profit in quote when your goal is to secure stable returns in fiat-like currencies.
- Profit in base when you're bullish long-term and want to accumulate more of that asset (like stacking BTC or ETH).
🧪 Real Strategy Examples on SageMaster
To make it easier, here are two versions of the same strategy—Bullish Grid—with different profit settings:
- Bullish Grid (Profit in Quote):
Your Assist buys at dips and sells each time price rises. Each sale converts back to USDT, locking in profit. This is ideal if you want consistent, stable growth in quote currency. - Bullish Grid (Profit in Base):
The Assist still buys dips and sells on the way up—but only enough to recover the spent USDT. The rest is kept in BTC (or whichever base asset), increasing your base holdings over time. Perfect if you’re long-term bullish.
💡 Tip: Use profit in base if you want to build a crypto portfolio. Use profit in quote if your goal is cash flow or portfolio rebalancing.
🧠 Final Thoughts
SageMaster’s Smart Assist feature allows you to configure how you want to profit—not just when. Whether you’re building long-term positions or extracting stable returns, knowing when to use base or quote profit modes gives you an edge in any market.
🛠️ Tip: You can adjust your Assist’s profit settings based on market conditions or strategy shifts at any time.