★ Butterfly Knife | FadeFactory New$2,407.16★ Butterfly Knife | Fade
High Demand4,612 listings−10% vs avg
Float pricingFN$2,407.16
SkinsMonkey$3,370.44 — site trade price
CS.Money$2,564.18 — site trade price
TradeIt$4,342.41 — site trade price
PirateSwap— — no trade quote for this item
Skinflow$2,423.10 — withdraw ask
SkinSwap$3,666.03 — site trade price
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Trend+4.3% over 30 daysTrend: +4.3% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $2,146.66 — 1.3% below the month's ceiling.
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About the ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Fade finish on the Butterfly Knife — see All Butterfly Knife skins.
Origin
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade can be unboxed from the Operation Breakout Weapon Case. It belongs to The Breakout Collection.
Rarity
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade is a Covert-grade knife. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~0.26% of the time.
Float and wear
The float value of the ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade runs from 0.00 to 0.08. With a maximum float of 0.08 every copy is near Factory New. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more.
Price
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade (Factory New) has an aggregate market price of about $2,407.16. It is up 3.4% over 7 days and up 4.3% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $2,407.16 (Factory New) to $2,619.49 (Minimal Wear).
Availability
30 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Community rating
Readers rate the ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade 4.5 out of 5 from 51,559 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade (Factory New) shows a Slightly bullish trend. +4.3% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the ultra-premium range. Knives hold value well.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees. Third-party markets beat Steam's 15% fee.
Timing Insight
Prices trending up - favorable for sellers. See charts for history.
Pattern value — Butterfly Knife | Fade
Paint seed matters on this skinFade percentage — how far the gradient has travelled across the blade, and how much purple reaches the tip. It is a deterministic function of seed and weapon, so it is calculated rather than judged, and every weapon has its own achievable range. 100% is the ceiling; on Glock-18 and AWP the scarce direction is a high-purple "full fade" rather than the raw number.
Typical premium: 100% fade typically adds 30-80% over an average copy of the same wear.
No individual seeds ranked for this skin yet — but the criteria above still decide what a copy is worth. Use the pattern browser below to compare seeds before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
The displayed buy prices for ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade (Factory New) exceed Steam's listing limit. SteamAnalyst tracks this variant across 30 marketplaces, including CSFloat, BUFF163, Skinport. A missing Steam price does not mean the item is untracked.
Factory New (FN) ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade 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. This skin has a restricted float range (0.00-0.08), meaning Battle-Scarred versions don't exist. The price gap between FN and MW varies by finish — some designs like the Fade pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.
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 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 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 $1,986.63 over the past 60 days, against $2,071.66 over 90 days, $1,959.36 over 180 days and $1,784.68 over 360 days. It currently trades at $2,407.16, 34.9% above 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 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: "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 30+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the ★ Butterfly Knife | Fade at $2163.16. 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.
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