![Insider: [MTGO] MTGO Market Report for January 14th, 2015](https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/MMR.png)
Matthew Lewis and Sylvain Lehoux introduce a new series, the MTGO Market Report. In these articles, the authors will cover recent trends in paper and online prices, as well as recommend specific positions.
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Insider: While the Iron is Hot – How to Time Transactions with Spiking Cards So You Don’t Get Burned
Selling into the hype is a long-held maxim in the speculation community. But when should you acquire the cards you intend to sell. Jason Alt discusses the thorny scenario where we are tempted to buy a spiking card–and when it may be correct.
Derek recaps some of the most significant changes to Magic in 2014, with an eye on what’s to come in 2015.
Corbin Hosler reacts to the long-awaited announcement confirming Modern Masters 2015 with an analysis of the last version. Trends from the first outing should inform our predictions for this go around as well.
It’s official!
Danny Brown breaks down each of Modern’s most expensive cards, explaining his thoughts on the factors behind their price and their likelihood of inclusion in Modern Masters II.
Many boogeymen were said to have been introduced into Modern by way of Khans, but do the latest results bear that out? Corbin investigates the newest developments evidenced by the Grand Prix results.
Adam retells the many storylines of Grand Prix New Jersey. He also shares the top-performing decklists, reveals the secrets they hold, and explains their metagame position moving forward.
Mike Lanigan takes a look at the overall Modern metagame as it has shaken out after the introduction of Treasure Cruise, as well as the price of MMA commons and uncommons.
![Insider: [MTGO] Filling Up Your Modern Basket – A Careful Selection of Promising Specs](https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_7555.jpg)
Most Modern staples have reached a seasonal dip and good opportunities are everywhere. Sylvain discusses conventional and unconventional choices to build your Modern portfolio before PT Fate Reforged.
While the supposed Ascendancy menace in Modern failed to materialize, the impact of Khans has been nothing short of colossal. Mike Lanigan sifts through the decklists proven capable of competing in a post-Treasure Cruise world.
This week Derek takes a look at the glacial trends in Magic. Why has Legacy and Vintage risen in popularity these last few years? What lessons can we take from these progressions in order to map out future investments?
