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JUNE 15, 2026
ContentValve Kills the Capsule: What the New Sticker System Means for Traders
Valve Kills the Capsule: What the New Sticker System Means for Traders By: SkinScanner On May 22, 2026, Valve dropped an update that changed the way Major stickers have worked in Counter-Strike for…
JUNE 9, 2026
ContentThe Cologne Storylines That Will Move the Market
The Cologne Storylines That Will Move the Market By: SkinScanner The IEM Cologne Major 2026 field is set, and the storylines going into the event are some of the most compelling the Counter-Strike…
JUNE 8, 2026
ContentIEM Cologne Major 2026: The Cathedral Returns
IEM Cologne Major 2026: The Cathedral Returns By: SkinScanner Counter-Strike's most iconic tournament is back and in full swing - and this time it carries the weight of a Major. IEM Cologne 2026 will…
NOVEMBER 10, 2025
TrendsThird-Party Marketplaces After Trade Hold: How the CS2 Economy Evolved
Third Party Market Places After Trade Hold By: Massimo Formby - Market Analyst To see how the market has stabilised since, I have looked at data from 29 marketplaces between February and…
OCTOBER 28, 2025
ContentUnderstanding Weapon Case 1: The Origin of the Counter-Strike Economy
Understanding Weapon Case 1 By: Matthew Merkel - Maestro's In House Trader The Counter Strike economy has come a long way from its humble beginnings. From a market cap in the billions of US dollars…
OCTOBER 5, 2025
AnalystUnderstanding Signs of Market Manipulation in the CS2 Economy
Understanding Signs of Market Manipulation By: Matthew Merkel - Maestro's In House Trader Counter Strike's market is a unique free market that allows any user to build wealth through its cosmetic…
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
ContentThe Ultimate Beginner's Guide to the Counter-Strike Economy
The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to the Counter-Strike Economy By: Matthew Merkel - Maestro's In House Trader Introduction: The Birth of a Digital Market The Counter-Strike economy is one of gaming's…
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
AnalystThe Uncertain Future of Counter Strike's Drop System
The Uncertain Future of Counter Strike's Drop System By: Matthew Merkel - Maestro's In House Trader Within the last few years of CS2's development, Valve has fundamentally changed the way players can…
JULY 2, 2025
ContentThe World of CS2 Skins Marketplaces: Complete Guide to Trading and Profit
The World of CS2 Skins Marketplaces: The Complete Guide to Trading, Profit, and Platform Choice By: Massimo Formby - Market Analyst In the evolving landscape of gaming, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) has…
