Counter-Strike 2 skin market recovers $1 billion after collapse

After a recent drop in the value of in-game items, the Counter-Strike 2 economy has begun to grow again. By October 31, the total market capitalization of the skin market reached $4.4 billion, adding almost $1 billion in just a week and increasing by 13% in a single day.

It was previously expected that the situation would worsen after Valve's update, which added the ability to craft knives and gloves from items in the same collection. This change effectively reduced the uniqueness of rare cosmetic items and led to a sharp market decline of more than 30%, equivalent to a loss of approximately $2 billion. Many traders and collectors reported significant financial losses.

However, a few days later, the market began to recover, and prices for popular skins stabilized. According to analysts, the growth is due to the return of player and investor confidence, as well as the fact that supply was not as excessive as expected. As a result, the community gradually adapted to the new system, and Counter-Strike 2's in-game economy returned to growth.