ST★ Butterfly Knife | AutotronicFactory New$1,737.12This is a custom-designed balisong, commonly known as a butterfly knife. The defining characteristic of this weapon is the fan-like opening of a freely pivoting blade, allowing rapid deployment or concealment. As a result, butterfly knives are outlawed in many countries. It has been anodized red and uses steel mesh to lighten the weight. The ★ Butterfly Knife | Autotronic is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Autotronic finish on the Butterfly Knife. With a Covert rarity classification, it has approximately a ~0.26% chance of dropping from case openings.
How to Obtain: The ★ Butterfly Knife | Autotronic can be unboxed from the Operation Riptide Case and Dreams & Nightmares Case.
Price and Market Trends: The ★ Butterfly Knife | Autotronic (Factory New) has a median market price of approximately $1,737.12, with the lowest listing prices available in the marketplace comparison below. The 7-day trend is 0.0% and the 30-day trend is -14.6%. Across wear conditions, prices range from $793.42 (Battle-Scarred) to $1,737.12 (Factory New).
Community Rating: The ★ Butterfly Knife | Autotronic has a community rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 28,833 votes. This above-average rating suggests the community considers it a solid choice among knife skins.
StatTrak Available: A StatTrak version of the ★ Butterfly Knife | Autotronic exists, featuring an on-weapon kill counter that tracks confirmed eliminations. StatTrak variants are rarer (approximately 10% of case drops) and typically trade at a 1.5x to 3x premium over standard versions. Learn more about skin terminology.
The ★ StatTrak™ Butterfly Knife | Autotronic (Factory New) shows a Bearish trend. -14.6% (30d).
Trades in the affordable range. Knifes hold value well.
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
Factory New (FN) ★ Butterfly Knife | Autotronic skins have float values between 0.00-0.07, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear (MW) floats range from 0.07-0.15, with slight scratches or fading. The price gap between FN and MW varies by finish — some designs like the Autotronic pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Autotronic commands premium prices due to several factors: First, knife skins are the rarest drop category in CS2, with approximately 0.26% chance from case openings. It can be unboxed from the Operation Riptide Case. The Autotronic finish is particularly sought-after for its distinctive appearance, and supply is inherently limited while demand remains high from collectors and players.
Prices for the ★ Butterfly Knife | Autotronic vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Operation Riptide Case or purchased directly from third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.
Investment potential depends on several factors. Knives and gloves historically hold value well due to consistent demand and limited supply. Key considerations: (1) Check the 30-day and 90-day price trends in the charts above; (2) Evaluate overall CS2 market conditions. Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, but the ★ Butterfly Knife | Autotronic has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.
StatTrak is a special variant that includes a digital kill counter displayed on the weapon, tracking your confirmed kills in official matches. StatTrak versions of the ★ Butterfly Knife | Autotronic are rarer than standard versions (approximately 10% of case drops are StatTrak) and typically cost 1.5x to 3x more. The kill counter adds personalization value as it records your gameplay history with this specific weapon. Note that StatTrak counts reset if you trade the skin.
Yes, all weapon skins including the ★ Butterfly Knife | Autotronic are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Autotronic is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 0.0%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 14.6%. Price drops can result from new case releases flooding the market, seasonal fluctuations, or shifts in player preferences. This could represent a buying opportunity if you believe the skin will recover. Review the price history chart above for long-term context.
The in-game description reads: "This is a custom-designed balisong, commonly known as a butterfly knife. The defining characteristic of this weapon is the fan-like opening of a freely pivoting blade, allowing rapid deployment or concealment. As a result, butterfly knives are outlawed in many countries. It has been anodized red and uses steel mesh to lighten the weight." Knife skins in CS2 are among the rarest cosmetics, and the Autotronic design is particularly valued for its visual identity.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 15+ marketplaces, SkinSwap currently has the lowest price for the ★ Butterfly Knife | Autotronic at $1445.92. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.
