EA FC 26 Ultimate Team trading tips
Understanding the FUT transfer market is key to maximizing coins in EA FC 25. Player prices fluctuate throughout the week depending on events, rewards, and promo cycles. Here’s a breakdown of the best times to buy and sell, with examples.
Best times to sell players
The ideal time to sell players is when demand is high and coins are abundant in the market. Typically, this occurs:
- Thursday Night: After Division Rivals rewards are distributed, players have more coins and are looking to strengthen their squads.
- Saturday: As late additions are made to FUT Champions squads, demand for specific meta players rises again.
Example: A popular Premier League winger valued at ~50,000 coins might sell for 50k on Thursday night but could drop to 42k on Wednesday before rewards, showing the market’s sensitivity to coins in circulation.
Worst times to sell players
Selling during a market downturn can lead to significant losses. Avoid these times:
- Wednesday Morning: Many players sell off squads used in FUT Champions, creating a market crash.
- Friday Morning (after a new promo): Previous meta cards often decrease in value when new promo cards are introduced.
Example: A meta center-back worth 60,000 coins might see its price drop to 48,000 coins on Wednesday as players liquidate their squads, meaning selling too early could cost you 20% in profit.
Best time to buy players
Buying players is most cost-effective when the market is at its lowest, typically:
- Wednesday: During the midweek crash when FUT Champions squads are sold off.
- Sunday: When Squad Battles rewards are released, some players sell cards to fund upgrades, lowering prices.
Example: A high-rated midfielder valued at 80,000 coins may drop to 65,000 coins on Wednesday. Buying here allows you to sell later at a profit after rewards boost the market on Thursday.
Worst times to buy players
The worst time to buy players in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team is when demand is highest and prices are inflated. Typically, this happens:
- Thursday Night / Friday: After Division Rivals rewards are distributed, players have more coins and compete for meta cards. This spikes prices.
- During live promo events: When new promo cards drop (e.g., TOTW, FUT Birthday), older meta players still in demand can temporarily rise in price.
- Saturday (late additions to FUT Champions squads): Some high-demand players get sniped as squads are finalized, which can push prices up.
Example: A top Premier League winger might cost 50,000 coins on Wednesday (market low), but after Thursday rewards, the same card could spike to 65,000 coins. Buying then would be less efficient.