Data sourced from STEAM Stats and Pricempire, tracking market performance and item pricing over time to compare with broader global financial trends. Explore the data we have collected and analyzed for our research on Counter-Strike Economy vs Real World Economy. Our goal is do determine how world events and global events effect both markets.
CS2 Market Index Over Time
S&P 500 Over Time
Normalized Convergence: CS2 vs S&P 500
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Click through key global events and see how each influenced the CS2 and S&P 500 markets.
| Date | Event | CS2 Reaction | S&P 500 Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-01 | COVID Crash | Sharp dip in item value | Massive drop (30%+) |
| 2022-11-01 | Crypto Collapse | Minor decline in high-tier skins | Volatile correction period |
| 2023-06-15 | CS2 Announced | Price spike across inventory | Flat movement |