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CS2 market prices behave weird during tournaments

Why do CS2 skin prices change so much during major tournaments? I noticed some of my AWP and AK skins either rise or fall drastically in value, and I can’t figure out if this is normal or some kind of manipulation by traders.

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Andew Andreevich·

Tournament hype definitely affects demand, especially for skins used by pro players during matches.
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Artem Kariozik·

That’s a common trend during big events. When a well-known pro uses a certain skin, demand for it shoots up. I track these things using https://dmarket.com/cs2-wiki/ — they’ve got solid breakdowns of market behavior during events and how player popularity impacts specific skins. The volatility is often short-lived though, so it’s a good time to sell, not buy. Keep in mind that some items spike only for the duration of the tournament and then cool off fast. Unless you're flipping quickly, it's best not to buy into the hype. If you’re holding these skins, just monitor them daily and maybe offload them while the buzz lasts.
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