AWP | Fade
Float Value & Price Guide
Why Fade is The Control Collection's rare special drop from Operation Broken Fang, how float affects the gradient, and where the best value sits.
AWP | Fade Price by Float ValueApproximate market prices — updated August 2026
| Float Range | Condition | Avg Price | vs Average | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 – 0.02 | Factory New (Low) | $1,100–1,200 | Most vivid gradient, collector tier | Collector |
| 0.02 – 0.07 | Factory New | $1,000–1,100 | Full gradient saturation | Premium |
| 0.07 – 0.15 | Minimal Wear | $900–1,000 | Slight edge wear | Recommended |
| 0.15 – 0.38 | Field-Tested | $800–950 | Most traded — best value | Best Value |
| 0.38 – 1.00 | Well-Worn / Battle-Scarred | $700–800 | Gradient losing vibrancy | Budget |
AWP Fade is a rare special drop from The Control Collection. Full float range 0.00–1.00. Prices are approximate and vary by market. Use our inspect tool for the exact value of any specific skin.
What Makes AWP Fade Float Value Important?
A Rare Special Drop from Operation Broken Fang
AWP Fade arrived on December 3, 2020, as part of The Control Collection during Operation Broken Fang. Unlike case-exclusive skins, Fade is a collection drop— it can only be earned by playing the operation's associated content rather than purchased directly from a case, which gave it a distinct scarcity profile from day one. The design applies a smooth pink-to-purple-to-yellow gradient across the stock and body, immediately drawing comparisons to other "Fade" finishes across the game.
Why Demand Has Stayed High Since 2020
At $800–950 in Field-Tested, AWP Fade sits well above a standard Covert AWP but remains far more accessible than ultra-rare special items. Its combination of a vivid, colorful finish and genuine scarcity as a collection drop has kept it consistently popular — it regularly ranks among the highest-demand AWP skins by trading volume. Low-float Factory New copies, especially those under 0.02, push toward $1,100–1,200 for the most saturated gradient. Use our inspect tool to compare exact floats across listings before buying.
How Float Affects the Gradient
AWP Fade covers the full 0.00–1.00 float range, and float has a meaningful effect on how the gradient reads. At the lowest floats, the pink, purple and yellow transition is smooth and vivid across the entire stock. Through Minimal Wear and Field-Tested, the gradient stays clearly visible with only light surface wear. By Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred, the colors lose vibrancy and the transition becomes less distinct. For the best balance of price and visual impact, Field-Tested under 0.25 float delivers a clean gradient at the most accessible price point. Always inspect before buying to confirm the exact float of any Fade listing.
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