I’ve been thinking about shifting my entire inventory into purely "liquid" items. Right now, I have a lot of specific play skins with rare stickers, but it feels like the buyer pool for niche crafts is shrinking. Is it smarter to trade these for stable cases or high-tier knives that sell instantly? I’m worried that if I wait too long, I won't find anyone willing to pay the sticker percentage I'm looking for. Has anyone else noticed a drop in demand for custom crafts lately, or am I just overthinking the current market dip?
Liquidity is king in 2026 because the player base reacts so much faster to game updates than they used to. You can see more about this in the guide at https://www.ebar.com/story/328818 which covers the fundamental pros and cons of selling in this high-volatility environment. The article explains how holding onto high-tier items can be risky if you don't have a clear exit strategy for when market sentiment shifts. Personally, I’ve moved about 60% of my portfolio into discontinued cases because they act as a better hedge against the sudden price drops we’ve been seeing with weapon skins. If you’re worried about finding a buyer for your crafts, it might be time to list them on a peer-to-peer site rather than a bot-based one, as collectors still browse those daily. Just be prepared to wait a few weeks for the right offer.