Following the recent MP7 balance update, the CS2 market reacted instantly. Increased interest in the weapon triggered a sharp spike in demand for its skins — and prices exploded. According to PriceEmpire charts, some items have gained up to 400% in just a month.
The Biggest Gainers
The most striking examples:
- MP7 | Vault Heist — +200%
- MP7 | Fade — +250%
- MP7 | Cirrus — +210%
While percentage growth tells part of the story, the statistical graphs confirm it with hard numbers.
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What the Charts Show: Tracking from January 22
On the PriceEmpire graphs, the cursor clearly marks the starting point — January 22, when the update began impacting the meta.
MP7 | Cirrus (StatTrak)
- January 22 — around $4.03
- Current price — $7.80+
- Nearly a 100% increase within weeks.
MP7 | Fade (Souvenir Factory New)
- January 22 — approximately $30.25
- Current price — $52.22
- A sharp vertical surge following the update highlights the spike in demand.
MP7 | Vault Heist (Factory New)
- January 22 — around $5.75
- Now — $11.77
- The value has doubled in less than a month.
All three charts show a similar pattern: a relatively stable period followed by a sudden upward breakout immediately after the weapon adjustment.
Why Did This Happen?
The explanation is simple — meta drives demand. After the MP7 buff, more players began testing and actively using the weapon in matches, automatically boosting interest in its cosmetics. The CS2 skin market is extremely sensitive to balance shifts: even the potential rise of a weapon in the meta can trigger a wave of buying activity.
We’ve seen similar situations before. In 2021, after improvements to the M4A1-S, its skins surged 2–3x. However, history also provides cautionary examples: during the 2020 AUG and SG 553 meta, prices skyrocketed — only to crash once nerfs were introduced.
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Is the Growth Over?
The most interesting part — this might not be the end. MP7 has not yet fully secured a permanent place in the top meta. If the professional scene begins consistently integrating it into tournament play, demand could rise again — and prices could follow.
At the same time, the market remains volatile. If Valve adjusts the weapon again or player interest fades, a correction is always possible. The MP7 update once again proves that CS2’s economy operates under its own rules: balance changes impact not only gameplay, but also a multi-million-dollar skin market. This time, the reaction was immediate — with gains reaching up to +400% in just one month.
