How to Trade CSGO Keys: A Complete Guide for Counter-Strike Players
No, you cannot trade keys in CS:GO anymore. Valve disabled key trading in October 2019 as part of their efforts to combat fraud and money laundering through the Steam platform.
When keys were tradeable, they served as a popular form of currency within the CS:GO trading community. However, due to increasing cases of fraudulent activity where keys were being used to launder money, Valve made all newly purchased keys "non-tradeable" and "non-marketable."
This means that any CS:GO case keys you purchase from the in-game store can only be used to open cases in your own account. You cannot: - Trade keys to other players - Sell keys on the Steam Community Market - Transfer keys between accounts - Use keys as currency for trading
If you're looking to trade CS:GO items today, you'll need to use other methods such as: - Direct item-for-item trading - Using the Steam Community Market - Trading with legitimate third-party marketplaces
It's important to note that while keys from before October 2019 remained tradeable for a while after the update, virtually all keys in circulation now are non-tradeable. This change has significantly impacted how the CS:GO trading community operates, with other items like arcanas and high-value skins becoming popular alternative forms of currency.
For opening cases, you can still purchase keys directly from the in-game store, but remember these will be locked to your account permanently. This measure helps ensure a more secure trading environment, though it has admittedly made some aspects of trading more complicated for legitimate users.