MONEY GUIDE
How to Make Money in Tarkov
Everything you need to know about making rubles — by wipe stage, best loot items, map-by-map breakdown, Scav run tactics, Flea Market flipping, Hideout passive income, and the most common money mistakes new players make.
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Wipe Stages
Tarkov's economy shifts completely depending on where you are in the wipe cycle. The same strategy that makes millions early-wipe can be completely irrelevant late-wipe.
EARLY WIPE — First 1–2 Weeks
Flea Market is lockedYou can only sell to traders — prices are low, but so is competition
Everyone starts equalCheap gear is effective because no fully geared Chads yet
Scav runs are kingFree gear, zero risk, and rubles are scarce for everyone
Quest XP = moneyUnlocking trader levels grows your income faster than any loot run
Jacket looting on ShorelineVillage jacket route is the best early-wipe money run — no keys needed
Priority order: Scav run → Complete quests → Unlock trader LL2 → Reach level 15 → Flea Market opens → Now you can really make money
MID WIPE — Weeks 2–6
Flea Market is liveReal prices have formed, arbitrage opportunities appear
Key runs become profitableShoreline resort, Interchange KIBA have gained their value
Hideout must be runningBitcoin Farm + Medstation craft loop should already be active
Budget PMC runsCheap kit + good ammo + map knowledge = consistent profit
Flea flipping startsLearn price cycles, trader barter arbitrage opens up
LATE WIPE — 6+ Weeks
Bitcoin Farm maxed50 GPUs = 1 Bitcoin every 6 hours (~900k₽ passive)
Reserve / Labs / LighthouseHighest value-per-slot loot is here now
Flea prices dropMeta items get harder to sell — craft loops take over
Scav Case with MoonshineHighest LEDX chance — best passive income source
Colored Keycard farmLabs Red/Yellow/Black = several million per successful run