Recent hype activity has been itching at Sigmund lately. He doesn’t like to see pump-and-dump action, which is almost a weekly occurrence in MTG Finance. This week he shares a PSA and uses psychology to explain why we need to think with our logic and not our emotions.

Sylvain is starting a new MTGO project! This year he will document the growth a brand new MTGO account that begins with only 100 Tix. Learn how to follow along and participate in the contest so you can win a share of the proceeds!

Adam shares his favorite Magic strategy articles of 2014 from around the web!

Derek recaps some of the most significant changes to Magic in 2014, with an eye on what’s to come in 2015.

2014 was one of the most prolific years in Magic for a number of reasons. Sadly, a flood of fake Chinese Magic cards and the DCIndictment of multiple high-profile cheaters will be a blemish on an otherwise wonderful year in our game.

Not long ago Sigmund made an interesting comparison between Magic and silver prices, but his argument missed a few points. This week he expands upon his thesis by exploring how silver, oil, and the Euro can all impact the value of your collection.

There seems to be a lot of cheating going on lately. Maybe even more than you think.

When is is right to take a “loss” in a trade? And what does that even mean? This week Derek examines the importance of paying attention to goals and reminds us that the price of a card is not the be-all end-all when sitting across from someone at the trade table.

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?

Today we’re making one of our past Insider articles available to the public. Here’s your chance to read Sylvain’s first article, “[MTGO] Exploring Investment on Magic Online”.

With the number of female gamers on parity with males, there still exists a dangerous gender gap in the world of Magic: The Gathering that only seems to be getting worse. Jason considers why a significant portion of the world may not feel welcome, and how the community continues to push them away.

The risk of reprint can make long-term investments on MTGO daunting, but Sylvain believes they are still viable. He reviews several years of price history and attempts to define a long-term strategy for carefully selected targets.

Vintage Champs is right around the corner, and it’s never been a better time to build a gauntlet. Scott Fielder covers the essential decks to test against to prepare for the current meta.