NovaCaged Steel
Float Range
0.00→0.20
Market Position
Heavy MarketNova | Caged Steel recorded 1,402 Steam Market sales in the past 7 days against a 1,169-per-week average over the last 30 days (18,021 in 90 days) — trading is running hotter than usual.
Variants
3 variantsThis finish also drops as a Souvenir item from souvenir packages. The prices below are for the standard version.
Also priced separately: Souvenir Caged Steel
Summary
Item Class
Collection
Float & Wear Range
Nova | Caged Steel has a float range of 0.00 to 0.20. This skin cannot drop in Field-Tested, Well-Worn or Battle-Scarred condition.
Float Strategy
- 3 of 5 wears exist: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested.
- FN vs MW: Factory New ($0.10) trades at a 67% premium over Minimal Wear ($0.06) — Minimal Wear is the value pick for a near-clean look.
- Cheapest entry: Minimal Wear from $0.06 on CSGO.com.
Lowest Floats on the Market
Market Intelligence
Factory NewBased on asking prices across 10 tracked markets — no completed-sale prices recorded for this wear.
- 5,008 sales in 30 days
- 3,009 listings across markets
- 70% cross-market spread
- ~18 days of supply at the current sale rate
- Cheapest $0.10
- Dearest $0.17
What it costs to buy
| Market | Listing | Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buff163fee unpublished | $0.10 | — | $0.10 |
| Tradeit.ggfee unpublished | $0.10 | — | $0.10 |
| CSFloat | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.11 |
What you'd receive selling
| Market | Price | Fees | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxpeer | $0.16 | 6% + 0% | $0.15 |
| Skinport | $0.15 | 8% + 0% | $0.14 |
| HaloSkinsbefore payout fee | $0.12 | 3% | $0.12 |
Fees are read from each operator's own published schedule (see fee tracker). Where one publishes none, the figure is marked rather than assumed to be zero.
Price History
Market Intelligence — Factory New
Live cross-market listings, liquidity and order-book depth, updated hourly.
Cross-market data via SteamWebAPI · outbound links open the marketplace listing.
Nova | Caged Steel — Cheapest Price by Wear
The lowest live price for each wear condition of Nova | Caged Steel. Prices are in USD and update regularly.
| Wear Condition | Cheapest Price | Cheapest Marketplace | Avg. Price | # Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $0.10 | Buff163 | $0.13 | 11 |
| Minimal Wear | $0.06 | CSGO.com | $0.08 | 10 |
| Field-Tested | $0.07 | Youpin (UU) | $0.12 | 9 |
Steam Market vs Third-Party Prices
The Steam Community Market usually lists Nova | Caged Steelhigher than third-party marketplaces — but Steam sales keep the funds in your Steam wallet, while third-party sales can cash out. The spread below compares Steam's listing price with the cheapest third-party offer per wear.
| Wear | Steam Market | Cheapest Third-Party | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $0.17 | $0.10 (Buff163) | +70% |
| Minimal Wear | $0.14 | $0.06 (CSGO.com) | +133% |
| Field-Tested | $0.12 | $0.07 (Youpin (UU)) | +71% |
Steam takes roughly a 15% fee from the seller and balances can't be withdrawn, so a positive spread doesn't automatically mean arbitrage — it reflects the premium buyers pay for wallet-funded convenience.
About Nova | Caged Steel
The Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team. It has been painted with a hex pattern using stencilled metal flake paint, then covered in an oval cutout hydrographic. Say matte!— Official in-game description
The Nova | Caged Steel is a Industrial grade heavy skin in Counter-Strike 2, part of the The Bank Collection. This skin is also available as a Souvenir drop from major tournaments.
The skin is currently available in 3 wear conditions: Factory New ($0.10) — near-perfect condition with minimal scratches, float value between 0.00 and 0.07, Minimal Wear ($0.06) — slight cosmetic wear with minor scratches, float value between 0.07 and 0.15, and Field-Tested ($0.07) — moderate wear with visible scratches and marks, float value between 0.15 and 0.38.
The float value range for Nova | Caged Steel is 0.00 to 0.20. Lower float values mean less wear on the skin's texture. A float of 0.00 will look the cleanest, while 0.20 will show the most wear. Use the Float Checker to analyze specific float values, or read our Float Guide to learn more.
Looking for the best deal? Use our Skin Compare tool to compare this skin with alternatives, or track price trends on the Price Tracker. You can also check the Market Trends page for broader investment insights.
The Nova is a heavy in CS2 that costs $1,050 in-game. It deals 26 base damage at 68 rounds per minute. Browse all Nova skins for more options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is Nova | Caged Steel?
- The Nova | Caged Steel ranges from $0.06 to $0.10 depending on wear condition. Factory New starts at $0.10, Minimal Wear starts at $0.06, Field-Tested starts at $0.07.
- Is Nova | Caged Steel a good buy right now?
- Based on current market data for Nova | Caged Steel: liquidity is very low (17/100), so resale can take longer or require undercutting; it recorded 5,008 Steam Market sales in the last 30 days; at $0.06 it sits in the top 80% of heavy skins by price; supply is plentiful with 3,009 active listings across all wears. Compare wear prices and the price history above before buying.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy Nova | Caged Steel?
- The cheapest listing for Nova | Caged Steel (Factory New) is currently $0.10 on Buff163. Compare prices across all 12 marketplaces above.
- What float range does Nova | Caged Steel have?
- Nova | Caged Steel has a float range of 0.00 to 0.20. This means it can drop in Factory New condition and cannot exceed 0.20 float value.
- What's the cheapest wear for Nova | Caged Steel?
- Minimal Wear is the cheapest wear for Nova | Caged Steel, starting at $0.06 on CSGO.com. Wears from cheapest to priciest: Minimal Wear ($0.06), Field-Tested ($0.07), Factory New ($0.10).
- What collection is Nova | Caged Steel from?
- Nova | Caged Steel is from the The Bank Collection. Other skins from this collection can be found on the collection page.
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