CS2: Top 5 Most Profitable Trade-Ups to Try After the Market Crash With the Counter-Strike 2 market in turmoil, players are turning to Trade-Ups to turn low-tier skins into major profits. Here are the five most lucrative options right now

The latest Counter-Strike 2 update may have triggered a major market crash, but it’s also created fresh chances for players who understand the Trade-Up system.

In CS2, a Trade-Up lets players exchange ten skins of the same rarity for one skin of a higher rarity — a mechanic that can quickly turn small investments into significant profit if you play the odds right.

With skin prices in flux, these Trade-Ups have become some of the most cost-effective paths to potential profit. While the gains aren’t guaranteed, these five stand out as the best balance of low cost and high return potential right now.

🔫 1. MAG-7 | Monster Call (Minimal Wear)

Investment: ~$10.50 total (10x $1.05 each)
Collection: Fracture Case

Possible Outcomes:

XM1014 | Entombed (FN) – 33.33% chance – $19.22 (≈ +83%)
Glock-18 | Vogue (FN) – 33.33% chance – $30.42 (≈ +189%)
M4A4 | Tooth Fairy (FN) – 33.33% chance – $36.59 (≈ +248%)

This low-cost Trade-Up offers surprising upside. With balanced odds across three high-value outcomes, it’s one of the most beginner-friendly Trade-Ups in the current CS2 economy.

🐉 2. P2000 | Imperial Dragon (Minimal Wear)

Investment: ~$87.10 total (10x $8.71 each)
Collection: Gamma

Possible Outcomes:

Glock-18 | Wasteland Rebel (FN) – 50% chance – $92.00 (+5%)
M4A1-S | Mecha Industries (FN) – 50% chance – $322.00 (+270%)

A high-risk, high-reward Trade-Up for serious traders. The M4A1-S | Mecha Industries pull can more than triple your investment, but even the “lower” reward nearly breaks even — making this a balanced yet thrilling gamble.

⚱️ 3. XM1014 | Entombed (Minimal Wear)

Investment: ~$94.60 total (10x $9.46 each)
Collection: Fracture

Possible Outcomes:

AK-47 | Legion of Anubis (FN) – 50% chance – $100.00 (+5%)
Desert Eagle | Printstream (FN) – 50% chance – $281.90 (+198%)

If you’re comfortable risking $95, this Trade-Up is one of the steadiest plays available. Both options are profitable, and the Desert Eagle | Printstream is among the most in-demand skins post-crash.

🐦 4. Five-SeveN | Fowl Play (Minimal Wear)

Investment: ~$147.40 total (10x $14.74 each)
Collection: Breakout

Possible Outcomes:

P90 | Asiimov (FN) – 50% chance – $250.58 (+70%)
M4A1-S | Cyrex (FN) – 50% chance – $265.78 (+80%)

This mid-range Trade-Up remains one of the safest and most profitable options after the crash. Both rewards are solidly above the break-even point, and the M4A1-S | Cyrex continues to hold strong market value.

⚡ 5. AUG | Momentum (Minimal Wear)

Investment: ~$94.80 total (10x $9.48 each)
Collection: Prisma

Possible Outcomes:

Five-SeveN | Angry Mob (FN) – 50% chance – $68.60 (-27%)
M4A4 | The Emperor (FN) – 50% chance – $647.24 (+583%)

Easily the most volatile Trade-Up on the list. You’ll either take a small loss or hit a massive jackpot — there’s no middle ground. But for those willing to gamble, the potential 580% profit margin is hard to ignore.

🧠 Final Thoughts: Trade Smart, Not Hard

With the CS2 market still recovering, these Trade-Ups offer a practical way to capitalize on the shifting economy.

Remember:

Always double-check float values to maximize potential rewards.
Track Steam Market trends — prices fluctuate fast after major updates.
Never risk more than you can afford to lose; Trade-Ups are calculated gambles, not guaranteed income.

Whether you’re stacking MAG-7s or chasing the elusive Emperor, these Trade-Ups prove there’s still profit to be made — even in a crashed market.