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# base

## Description

Shows or edits the base currency to report crypto prices in across BitBot ticker bots.

## Usage

> @Ticker base {currency}

## Arguments

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="currency (optional)" %}
**Description:** The base currency to display the price against.

**Valid Inputs:** Valid fiat code, or symbol of one of the few major cryptos supported as base currencies.

**Default:** Displays current set base currency.

**Argument Examples:** `eur` `TRY` `btc`
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

##  Examples

* `@Cardano base`
* `@Ethereum base eur`

## Preview

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