If you’re diving into FC 25 Ultimate Team and want to build your dream squad without spending a ton of real money, mastering trading is your best bet. The transfer market can seem complicated at first, but once you know the right techniques, it becomes a pretty easy way to generate coins.
Whether you’re working with a small budget or looking to trade with big-ticket icons, we’ve got you covered with some of the best trading methods in FC 25 Ultimate Team.
1. Bronze Pack Method (Beginner-Friendly)
The Bronze Pack Method is one of the oldest but most reliable trading methods, especially for beginners. It’s super low-risk and a great way to build up your coin balance from scratch.
How it works:
- Buy Bronze Packs for 750 coins each.
- Sell everything you get! Even if it’s a small amount, these coins add up quickly. Use the “Compare Price” feature to find out what each item is worth and list it on the market.
- You only need to make 750 coins back to break even, but most times, you’ll come out ahead.
It’s a slow grind, but it’s perfect if you’re starting with a small budget.
2. Below BIN (Buy It Now) Trading (Year-Round)
This is an evergreen trading method that works no matter the market conditions. The Below BIN strategy is all about buying players below their average market value and selling them at the normal price.
How it works:
- Find a player’s lowest Buy It Now price on the market.
- Mass bid on these players for prices lower than the Buy Now rate.
- List them back at their normal Buy Now price to make a small profit. It’s all about volume here — the more cards you flip, the more coins you’ll make.
It’s a great method if you want to make consistent profits without too much risk.
3. Hunter and Shadow Chemistry Trading (Low to Mid-Budget)
Next up, Hunter and Shadow Chemistry cards trading is one of the go-to methods for anyone new to trading in FC 25. The idea here is simple: buy players who already have the Hunter and Shadow chemistry style applied to them, because it boosts their pace, attack and defense stats. Players with these chem styles applied are in high demand, so you can flip these cards for a nice profit.
Here’s how it works:
- Buy players who already have Shadow or Hunter on them at a slightly higher price than their base card.
- Sell them for even more! People are willing to pay extra for these chemistry styles because it saves them time and coins from having to buy the chemistry style separately.
- Best positions for Shadow: Defenders and defensive midfielders.
- Best positions for Hunter: Strikers, attacking midfielders and wingers.
4. Lazy Buying (Passive Income)
If you’re more of a laid-back player and don’t want to spend hours refreshing the market, then Lazy Buying is for you. This method is super simple but can bring in a steady flow of coins while you go about your day.
Here’s the trick:
- When selling your cards, don’t list them at the lowest price. Instead, list them a little higher and wait for “lazy buyers” to come along.
- These buyers don’t want to spend time searching for deals, so they’ll just buy the first decent option they see — and that’s where you make your profit!
- Non-rare gold players are perfect for this method. For example, if a player usually sells for 800 coins, you can list them for 1,000 – 1,200 coins and just be patient.
It’s the perfect “set it and forget it” method.
5. Sniping Filters (High Speed, High Reward)
If you’re quick with your reactions, then Sniping Filters is the method for you. Sniping involves grabbing players that have just been listed on the market for a price lower than their actual value and flipping them for profit.
How it works:
- Set up filters for specific players and set a buy-now price lower than their current market value.
- Refresh the market often and quickly buy any player that gets listed for less than their market price.
- Relist those players at their actual value to make a fast profit.
For example, if Bruno Fernandes is going for 15K, you could set your sniping filter to 12K, grab one at that price, and relist him for 15K.
For those who might find the manual process of sniping a bit tedious or time-consuming, tools like FUT Simple Trader offer an efficient way to manage the process. With features that automate much of the market monitoring and purchasing, these tools help maximize your sniping efficiency without constantly refreshing the market yourself.
6. SBC Solution Trading (Advanced)
If you like keeping up with the market trends and want a more advanced trading method, SBC (Squad Building Challenge) Solution Trading could be your thing. This method revolves around SBCs, which offer valuable rewards in exchange for specific players. When an SBC becomes popular, certain players’ prices skyrocket — and that’s where you can cash in.
Here’s the play:
- Keep an eye on FUTBIN to see which players are being used in popular SBC solutions.
- Buy those players early when their prices are still low.
- Once they’re featured in a solution, sell them at their peak price.
Timing is everything here, so it’s important to monitor the market closely and act quickly.
7. Market Crash Trading (Promo-Based)
Big promos like Team of the Year or Black Friday can cause the market to crash, and this creates huge opportunities for traders. During a market crash, high-value players’ prices drop because more of them are being packed. The trick is to buy during the crash and hold onto those players until the market rebounds.
Here’s the strategy:
- Buy top-tier players when their prices hit rock bottom during a promo.
- Wait for the market to stabilize and their prices to rise.
- Sell them for a big profit when the hype dies down.
It requires patience, but you can make serious coins if you time it right.
8. Marquee Matchups Investing (Event-Based)
Marquee Matchups are weekly SBCs based on real-life football fixtures, and they provide some great trading opportunities. The idea is to predict which teams will be featured and invest in their players before the SBC goes live.
Here’s how it works:
- Predict upcoming marquee matchups by looking at important real-life matches and invest in players from those teams.
- Buy players 3-4 days before the SBC is released (every Thursday of the week), while their prices are still low.
- Sell these players for a profit once they’re needed for the SBC solution.
Trading in FC 25 Ultimate Team doesn’t have to be complicated, as there’s a strategy for everyone. By using these methods, you’ll be stacking coins in no time, ready to build that dream squad without breaking the bank.