The five hubs: the character of each
Jita, Amarr, Dodixie, Rens, Hek — each has its own volume, spread and competition level. Where station trading is comfortable and where to source goods for arbitrage.
Key takeaways
- EVE Online has 5 main trade hubs: Jita IV - Moon 4, Amarr, Dodixie, Rens and Hek.
- Jita IV - Moon 4 is the largest market with the tightest spreads and fastest turnover, but the fiercest 0.01-isk competition; it is the best hub to learn in and the default source of cheap goods for arbitrage.
- Amarr is the second-largest hub with slightly wider spreads and softer competition, anchoring the classic Jita to Amarr arbitrage (buy cheap in Jita, sell dearer in Amarr).
- Dodixie, Rens and Hek are thinner hubs (less volume, wider spreads, lower competition): higher potential station margin but slower exits, so they work best as arbitrage destinations.
Jita — the heart of the market
Jita IV — Moon 4 is the game’s largest market. The bulk of volume flows here, so spreads are the tightest and turnover the fastest. Upside: anything sells in minutes. Downside: fierce competition and constant 0.01-isk wars for the front of the queue. The best hub to learn in, and the default source of cheap goods for arbitrage.
Amarr — a solid second
Amarr is the second-largest hub and the centre of the imperial south. Liquidity is plenty for comfortable station trading, spreads are a touch wider than Jita’s, competition softer. The classic Jita → Amarr arbitrage runs on exactly this gap: buy cheap in Jita, sell dearer in Amarr.
Why do thin hubs have higher margins but more risk?
These three are thinner: less volume, wider spreads, lower competition. Station-trading margin here is potentially higher, but so is the risk of getting stuck — turnover is slower and exits take longer. They work well as arbitrage destinations: a shortage of popular items here regularly prices above Jita.
Which hub fits your trading style?
Love fast turnover and ready to fight for the queue — station-trade in Jita. Want a wider margin with less fuss — try Amarr or the thin hubs, budgeting for a slow exit. Hauling — source cheap in Jita and sell in the thin hubs. The hub switcher at the top swaps the market instantly; cross-hub on the item card shows where it’s better right now.
FAQ
What are the five main trade hubs in EVE Online?
Jita IV - Moon 4, Amarr, Dodixie, Rens and Hek. Each has its own volume, spread and competition level.
Which hub should a beginner start trading in?
Jita IV - Moon 4 - it is the largest market with the tightest spreads and fastest turnover, so anything sells in minutes, making it the best hub to learn in despite the fierce 0.01-isk queue wars.
Why do thin hubs like Dodixie, Rens and Hek offer higher margins?
They have less volume, wider spreads and lower competition, so station-trading margin is potentially higher - but turnover is slower and exits take longer, so the risk of getting stuck is greater. They work best as arbitrage destinations.
How do I choose a hub for my trading style in EVE?
For fast turnover and willingness to fight the queue, station-trade in Jita. For a wider margin with less fuss, try Amarr or the thin hubs while budgeting for a slow exit. For hauling, source cheap in Jita and sell in the thin hubs.