6. Be Ready to Sell When Demand Peaks

Knowing when to sell is just as important as knowing when to buy. You want to Path of exile currency strike while the iron is hot, before more players flood the market with the same item.

Key signs to sell:

Trade chat and forums are filled with “WTB” requests for the item.

A popular PoE content creator mentions it in a build video.

Prices have spiked 3–5x what you paid.

Pro Tip: Avoid waiting too long, hoping for even higher returns. Most hype windows last only 1–2 days before saturation causes prices to tank.

7. Diversify Your Speculation

Don’t put all your Exalted Orbs in one basket. Spread your investments across multiple item types and build archetypes. That way, if one doesn’t pan out, others can carry your profit margin.

Ideas for diversification:

One strong physical melee build item

One caster skill gem

One unique flask

One movement-focused item (e.g., boots with POE currency for sale move speed and resistances)

Even if one item flops, the rest could triple in value, keeping your portfolio profitable.