Direct answer: Yes, flipping is worth it—and it beats every alternative money-making method by 2–5x ROI. Flipping generates 10–50M coins per week with minimal time investment, zero ban risk, zero skill ceiling, and scalable profits. This guide compares flipping against every other money method with real numbers, explains why flipping wins, and shows you the exact math proving it's the most efficient way to build wealth in Hypixel Skyblock.
Based on research from Hypixel forums (All Money Making Methods thread), outcrocalculator.com, and player reports, here's every money method with real coins/hour:
| Method | Coins/Hour | Starting Capital | Time per Day | Barrier to Entry | Scalability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bazaar Flipping | 15–50M/hr* | 1M | 5–15 min | Very Low | Excellent |
| Farming (Late Game) | 500k–5M/hr | 5M (gear) | 30+ min | Medium | Good |
| Slaying (Zealots) | 20M/hr | 50M+ (gear) | 60 min | High | Fair |
| Dungeons (Mid-tier) | 10–20M/hr | 100M+ (gear + mats) | 30–60 min | Very High | Fair |
| Fishing | 5–10M/hr | 5M (rod) | 60+ min | Low | Poor |
| Mining (Mithril) | 500k–2M/hr | 1M | 30+ min | Low | Poor |
| Alchemy | 2–8M/hr | 20M (ingredients) | 30–60 min | Medium | Fair |
| Minions (Passive) | 1–5M/day passive | 500M+ (setup) | 0 min | Very High | Excellent (passive) |
*Flipping ROI varies: aggressive flippers (5–10 min/day) = 15–25M/hr when actively trading. Passive flippers (no daily effort) = 5–10M/week over time.
With 1M starting capital and our Bazaar tools:
Day 1: 1M → flip to 1.1M (10% margin, 6 hours hold)
Day 2–3: 1.1M → 1.3M (using /cofl profit for best items)
Week 1: 1M → 5–10M (compounded)
Week 4: 1M → 50–100M
Your ROI over 4 weeks = 5000–10000%. Farming over 4 weeks = 50–100M coins (same ballpark but requires 30+ min/day active play).
Flipping requires 5–15 minutes per day once you set up Bazaar tracking:
Once you learn the 10% rule (buy low, sell high with 10%+ margins), flipping scales infinitely. Farming has diminishing returns (can only farm so fast, limited daily spawns). Slaying has ceiling (boss spawns limit). Flipping has no ceiling – the more capital, the more daily flips, the more exponential growth.
Start with literally nothing:
Compare to slaying (need 50M+ armor, specific boss spawns, combat stats), dungeons (need 100M+ setup + cata level), farming late-game (need specific armor, tons of grinding for decent setup).
Flipping through official Bazaar = 0% ban risk. Compare to:
Setup: 500k capital
Item: Enchanted Rotten Flesh (high volume, 34% margin)
Buy at: 488 coins each
Sell at: 661 coins each
Profit per flip: 173 coins × quantity
Execution: Buy 820 Rotten Flesh (500k investment), hold 6 hours, sell for 540k. Profit = 40k per flip. 3–4 flips per day = 120–160k/day = 840k–1.1M per week = 3.5–4.5M per month.
After 1 month: 500k → 4–5M capital. After 2 months: 20–25M. After 3 months: 100M+.
Setup: 2M capital
Item: Sugar Cane (4.6% stable margin)
Volume per day: 500k+ coins traded
Daily profit: 23k–50k per flip × 5 flips/day = 115k–250k/day
Result: 2M → 10–15M in 1 month with only 10 min/day effort.
Using Crafts tool to identify profitable craft recipes:
Setup: 5M capital
Flips: Mix of Bazaar + craft opportunities
Average margin: 15–30%
Daily profit: 2–5M coins
Result: 5M → 100M in 1 month with 20 min/day effort.
| Method | Hours to Earn 1M | Coins/Hour | Effort Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flipping (Active) | 0.05–0.1 hours | 10–20M/hr | Very Low |
| Farming (Late Game) | 0.5–2 hours | 500k–2M/hr | High |
| Slaying (Zealots) | 0.05–0.1 hours | 10–20M/hr | High (Skill Required) |
| Fishing | 0.1–0.2 hours | 5–10M/hr | Medium (AFK-able) |
| Mining (Mithril) | 0.5–2 hours | 500k–2M/hr | High (Grinding) |
Reality check: 1M coins is worth 0.05–0.1 hours of active flipping (3–6 minutes). It's worth 30–120 minutes of farming. This is why flipping wins.
10 SkyBlock minutes = 1 real-world minute. SkyBlock time moves 10x faster than real time.
Conversion: 1 SkyBlock day = 20 real minutes. So when guides say "farm for 30 SkyBlock minutes," they mean only 3 real minutes of active gameplay.
Q: Is flipping better than farming?
A: 100% yes. Flipping = 15–50M/hr, farming = 500k–5M/hr. Flipping requires 5 min/day, farming requires 30+ min/day. For same time investment, flipping generates 10x more coins. Only do farming if you like the activity itself.
Q: Is flipping better than slaying?
A: For pure ROI, flipping wins. Slaying = 20M/hr but requires 50M+ gear, combat stats, consistent skill. Flipping = 15–50M/hr with 1M capital, zero skill required. Slaying is more "active," flipping is more "passive."
Q: How much time does flipping take per day?
A: 5–15 minutes if using our tools. Passive mode (no daily effort) = ~5–10M coins/week. Active mode (15 min/day) = 20–50M/week. Compare to farming (30–60 min/day for same profits).
Q: Can I start flipping with no money?
A: Yes. Farm for 2 hours to get 1M, then start flipping. After 1 month of consistent flipping, you'll have 10–50M. After 3 months, 100M+. Zero money required upfront.
Q: Is flipping risky?
A: Zero risk if you use Bazaar (official system). 0% ban rate. The only risk is market risk (prices dropping), but with our tools showing real-time volume/spread data, you can avoid manipulation.
Q: Will I get bored flipping the same items?
A: Not really. Flipping is decision-making, not grinding. You choose new items daily, analyze market trends, optimize strategies. It's like a strategy game. And after reaching goals (100M, 1B), many players transition to dungeons/slaying anyway.
Q: How does flipping compare to minions?
A: Minions = passive (zero daily effort) but require 500M+ to set up and only generate 1–5M/day. Flipping = 5 min/day, start with 1M, generate 20–50M/week. Flipping wins for first 3 months. After reaching 500M+ capital, combine both (flipping for active income + minions for passive).
Q: What if I don't have time to flip daily?
A: Set passive orders on Bazaar. Place buy/sell orders, let them execute while offline, collect profits 2–3x per day. Requires ~5 min when you log on. Also use Top Movers to find today's best opportunities without logging in.
Q: Does profit scale infinitely?
A: Yes. Unlike farming (limited spawns), flipping scales with capital. 1M capital = 20M/week. 10M capital = 100M/week. 100M capital = 500M+/week. The only limit is your own capital growth and willingness to execute trades.
Is flipping worth it? Absolutely. It's the highest ROI, lowest time commitment, lowest barrier-to-entry money method in Hypixel Skyblock. The only reason not to flip is if you genuinely prefer other activities (farming is relaxing, slaying is fun combat). But for pure efficiency, wealth building, and scalability, flipping wins every comparison.
• How to Flip – Step-by-step flipping guide
• Best Flipping Strategy – Winning long-term approach
• Starter Items Under 10M – Beginner-friendly flips
• Money Making Methods – Comprehensive comparison with ROI
• Largest Bazaar Margins – Find high-profit items