CS2 Skins Market Weekly: Aquamarine Revenge Boost, Nightwish Drops

Last week brought sharp moves across the CS2 skin market. Several items saw aggressive upside, some driven by real demand, others likely pushed by coordinated buying. At the same time, a number of popular play skins continued to bleed as traders rotated capital elsewhere.

Below is a breakdown of the biggest gainers, the hardest losers, and a closer look at suspicious price spikes worth treating with caution.

Top Gainers

AK-47 | Aquamarine Revenge (Factory New) | +47.05%

The strongest move of the week. FN Aquamarine Revenge sits at the intersection of collector appeal and structural scarcity. Beyond player interest, this skin is regularly consumed in higher-tier Trade Up chains, where FN condition is often preferred for clean outcomes. Each completed contract permanently removes supply, amplifying upward price pressure once listings thin out.

MP9 | Hypnotic (Factory New) | +19.62%

Hypnotic’s FN supply is extremely limited, and Trade Up usage plays a meaningful role here. Gold-finish skins like this are commonly bought in batches for contract filler, and even a small wave of Trade Ups can noticeably tighten supply. This makes sharp, sudden moves more common than with high-volume play skins.

AK-47 | Nightwish (Field-Tested) | +18.38%

Field-Tested Nightwish outperformed its lower-condition counterpart this week. FT versions strike a balance between affordability and Trade Up viability, making them attractive both to players and contract users. This dual demand helps explain why FT rose while Battle-Scarred continued to slide.

USP-S | The Traitor (Factory New) | +18.32%

While primarily driven by play demand, FN pistols like The Traitor are also selectively used in Trade Ups targeting premium outcomes. Reduced FN supply tends to exaggerate price movement, especially when buyers focus on clean loadouts.

AK-47 | Fuel Injector (Field-Tested) | +15.26%

Fuel Injector remains a Trade Up staple. Field-Tested copies are frequently consumed due to their cost-efficiency, and consistent contract usage slowly drains supply. This structural demand helps the skin outperform during otherwise neutral weeks.

Biggest Losers

Shadow Daggers | Freehand (Factory New) | −7.81%

This decline is not driven by weak interest alone. Shadow Daggers | Freehand continue to be produced through Trade Up contracts, adding fresh supply to the market on a regular basis. As more Factory New copies enter circulation, sellers are forced to undercut each other to stay competitive. Unless Trade Up activity slows or demand increases meaningfully, downward pressure is likely to persist.

CS:GO Weapon Case 2 | −6.99%

After weeks of steady gains, the case finally corrected. Long-term holders are still strong, but short-term flippers took profit. This looks more like a healthy pullback than a trend reversal, especially given how tightly these cases are hoarded.

AK-47 | Nightwish (Battle-Scarred) | −6.32%

Battle-Scarred versions are rarely used in Trade Ups and lack strong play demand. As buyers concentrate on FT and better conditions, BS supply remains heavy, keeping prices under pressure.

M4A4 | Desolate Space (Well-Worn) | −5.84%

Desolate Space continues its gradual decline. WW copies are less attractive both for gameplay and Trade Ups, leaving them exposed when attention shifts to more efficient skins.

AWP | Hyper Beast (Battle-Scarred) | −5.50%

Hyper Beast remains popular, but BS versions are oversupplied and largely ignored by Trade Up users. Without structural consumption, prices tend to drift lower over time.

Unusual Price Spikes (Likely Market Manipulation)

Several skins experienced sharp growth without any clear catalyst. These moves are high-risk and often reverse just as fast.

• Dragomir | Sabre Footsoldier

• MP9 | Hydra (Factory New)

• M4A4 | Etch Lord (Factory New)

• M4A1-S | Nightmare (Factory New)

In all cases, listing volume is low and recent sales suggest aggressive buyouts rather than organic demand. These spikes are typical of short-term price boosting. Unless real buyers step in, prices often collapse once the initial momentum fades. If you trade these items, manage exits carefully and avoid chasing green candles.

Market Takeaway

This week highlighted a clear split:

• Playable mid-tier skins in good condition attracted real demand.

• Low-condition and niche items continued to drift lower.

• Thin markets were easily pushed by coordinated buying.
  

As always, focus on supply depth, not just percentage moves. In CS2 trading, liquidity matters more than hype.

CS2 News Highlights

In the past several days, speculation has been building around major quality-of-life enhancements slated for early 2026, including leaks suggesting the possible return of the classic map Cache, a new pet system, and an updated Arsenal Pass — features that could reinvigorate player interest and secondary markets.

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