Add usage note for pairs.json file

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 ```

+!!! Note
+    The `pairs.json` file is only used when no configuration is loaded (implicitly by naming, or via `--config` flag).
+    You can force the usage of this file via `--pairs-file pairs.json` - however we recommend to use the pairlist from within the configuration, either via `exchange.pair_whitelist` or `pairs` setting in the configuration.
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 ## Sub-command convert data

 ```