MARKET ANALYTICS

The Great Crash:
When to Buy Your Megateam

By Market Analyst | Last Updated: Jan 2026

Every year, players lose millions of coins by holding onto cards too long. Understanding the "Panic Sell" cycle is key to wealth in Ultimate Team.

Key Crash Dates 2026

Team of the Year (TOTY)

Mid-January. Prices drop 30-40% as people open saved packs.

TOTS Warmup

Late April. The biggest crash of the year. Everything goes to discard price.

The "Sunday Sell-Off" Phenomenon

Weekly trends are just as important as yearly ones. Weekend League ends on Sunday night.

Strategy: Buy Meta cards on Sunday at 10 PM UK time. Sell them on Thursday at 6 PM UK time before the next Weekend League starts.

Inflation Index

Unlike real economies, FC 26 experiences massive deflation. A card worth 1M today will be worth 200k in 3 months. Cash (Coins) is King.

Analyst Verdict

Sell your expensive Gold cards NOW. Liquidate before the TOTY panic sets in on Friday.

Stock Up On Coins