4. Watch for the “Influencer Effect”
The moment a top streamer like Zizaran, Mathil, or Quin69 showcases a build or mechanic on launch day, prices skyrocket. Use this to your advantage.

How to respond:

If a build uses a specific unique or Path of exile currency gem, buy it before it becomes meta.

If you're unsure, check their “build reveals” or Reddit discussions for clues.

Consider holding key items during the first 12–24 hours as hype builds, then sell before saturation hits.

5. Focus on Early Currency Generation
League start is also about making Chaos Orbs fast. Once you secure a small pool of currency, reinvest it into items likely to rise in value.

Methods to make early currency:

Run Act 1–10 efficiently and farm The Blood Aqueduct for Humility cards (Tabula Rasa).

Sell quality flasks, skill gems, and crafting bases on trade sites.

Farm low-level maps and flip rare 5-links, influenced items, or decent rares.

Once you’ve built up 20–50 Chaos or more, start flipping in-demand leveling gear or crafting bases for POE currency for sale exponential gains.