★ Butterfly Knife | Fade (Factory New)

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade 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 belongs to the The Breakout Collection and can be unboxed from the Operation Breakout Weapon Case. The Fade finish is particularly sought-after for its distinctive appearance, and supply is inherently limited while demand remains high from collectors and players.

Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). This is a restricted float skin that can only drop in Factory New or near-FN condition, making all examples relatively clean. Lower float values within any condition category (e.g., 0.01 vs 0.06 in Factory New) result in cleaner appearances and typically command higher prices. For high-value trades, always verify the exact float value using inspection tools.

Prices for the ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Operation Breakout Weapon 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. The ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade is from the The Breakout Collection (Operation Breakout Weapon Case) — skins from discontinued collections tend to appreciate as supply decreases over time. 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 | Fade has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.

Yes, all weapon skins including the ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade 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 | Fade has remained relatively stable in price recently, with less than 5% movement over the past 7 and 30 days. Stable pricing suggests balanced supply and demand. This can be a good sign for investors looking for low-volatility items, and for buyers it means you're unlikely to overpay. Check the price chart above for longer-term trends.

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade has averaged $2,558.42 over the past 60 days, against $2,563.07 over 90 days, $2,581.65 over 180 days and $2,505.09 over 360 days. It currently trades at $22.83, 99.1% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade is part of the The Breakout Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Operation Breakout Weapon Case. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.

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 Fade design is particularly valued for its visual identity.

Yes, 6 professional CS2 players currently have the ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade in their inventory. Pro player adoption is a strong indicator of a skin's prestige and desirability in the community, and can positively influence its market value.

Yes, the fade percentage directly impacts the ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade price. A full 100% fade (showing the complete color gradient) commands a significant premium over lower fade percentages (e.g., 85% or 90%). The difference can be 20-50% or more. Use a fade checker tool to verify the exact percentage before buying.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 15+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade at $2149.00. 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.