★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler$7,316.50★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald
High Demand901 listings−10% vs avg
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Trend-15.4% over 30 daysTrend: -15.4% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $6,278.15 — 4.2% above the month's floor.
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Emerald · MW$6,173
Emerald · MW$6,200
Emerald · MW$6,428
Emerald · MW$6,568
Emerald · FN$6,280
Emerald · FN$6,511
Emerald · FN$6,726
Emerald · MW$7,099About the ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler
From the gameIt has been painted with black and silver metallic paints using a marbleizing medium, then candy coated.
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Gamma Doppler finish on the Butterfly Knife — see All Butterfly Knife skins.
Origin
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler can be unboxed from the Operation Riptide Case and Dreams & Nightmares Case.
Rarity
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler 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 | Gamma Doppler 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 | Gamma Doppler (Minimal Wear) has an aggregate market price of about $7,316.50. The Factory New copy is down 2.2% over 7 days and down 15.4% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $1,616.10 (Factory New) to $7,316.50 (Minimal Wear).
Availability
19 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler first entered the game on Sep 21, 2021, when the Operation Riptide Case was released as part of Operation Riptide.
Versions
A StatTrak™ version exists, with an on-weapon kill counter. StatTrak copies are about a tenth of case drops and trade at a premium over the standard skin.
Community rating
Readers rate the ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler 4.5 out of 5 from 156 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald (Factory New) shows a Strongly bearish trend. -15.4% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the ultra-premium range ($1,616.10–$7,316.50). Knives hold value well.
Traded Range
Since January 2026, the ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald (Factory New) has traded between $6,801.51 and $13,108.20. Today's price is 47% below that high.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees. Third-party markets beat Steam's 15% fee.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
Frequently Asked Questions
The displayed buy prices for ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald (Factory New) exceed Steam's listing limit. SteamAnalyst tracks this variant across 19 marketplaces, including CSFloat, BUFF163, Skinport. A missing Steam price does not mean the item is untracked.
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler 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. Its Covert rarity means only about 0.64% of case openings yield this tier. It can be unboxed from the Operation Riptide Case. The Gamma Doppler 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 | Gamma Doppler 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. Covert rarity items tend to appreciate over time as cases are opened and supply gradually decreases. 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 | Gamma Doppler has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.
Yes, all weapon skins including the ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler 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 | Gamma Doppler is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 2.2%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 15.4%. 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: "It has been painted with black and silver metallic paints using a marbleizing medium, then candy coated." Knife skins in CS2 are among the rarest cosmetics, and the Gamma Doppler design is particularly valued for its visual identity.
Yes, 4 professional CS2 players currently have the ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler in their inventory, including ropz, molodoy and sh1ro. 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, Doppler phase significantly affects the ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler price. Phase 2 (pink) and Phase 4 (blue) are the most desirable standard phases, while special patterns — Sapphire, Ruby, Black Pearl, and Emerald — command extreme premiums, often 5-20x the price of standard phases. Always check the exact phase before purchasing.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, DMarket currently has the lowest price for the ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler at $6280.00. 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.
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