Documentation
Everything you need to know about trading CS2 skin options on CSfi.exchange
Quick Start
- Connect Wallet — Click "Connect Wallet" and select Phantom, Solflare, or Backpack
- Get USDC — Ensure you have USDC in your Solana wallet for trading
- Browse Markets — Explore available skin options by market cap and liquidity
- Place Trade — Select an option, review terms, and sign the transaction
Getting Started
Connect your wallet and start trading in minutes
- •Connect a Solana wallet (Phantom, Solflare, or Backpack)
- •Fund your wallet with USDC
- •Link your Steam account for skin custody
- •Browse available markets and place your first trade
Understanding Options
Learn the basics of call and put options
- •Call options give the right to buy a skin at a set price
- •Put options give the right to sell a skin at a set price
- •Premium is paid upfront to purchase an option
- •Options expire at a specific date and time
Trading on CSfi.exchange
How our skin options marketplace works
- •Browse the skin catalog filtered by market cap
- •View option chains with strikes and expiries
- •Execute trades via Solana transactions
- •Monitor positions in your portfolio dashboard
Custody & Settlement
How skin deposits and settlements work
- •Skins are deposited via Steam trade offers
- •Custody is verified through our secure system
- •Call options settle with physical skin delivery
- •Put options settle in USDC based on oracle price
Oracle Pricing
How we determine fair market prices
- •Prices aggregated from multiple marketplaces
- •Outlier rejection and staleness filters
- •On-chain price verification
- •Regular updates with freshness indicators
Risk Management
Understanding and managing trading risks
- •Options can expire worthless (max loss = premium)
- •Skin values can be highly volatile
- •Oracle prices may lag market movements
- •Only trade with funds you can afford to lose
Frequently Asked Questions
What wallets are supported?
We support Phantom, Solflare, and Backpack wallets. All wallets must be connected to Solana mainnet.
How are skin prices determined?
Prices are aggregated from multiple CS2 marketplaces including Steam, CSFloat, and Skinport, with outlier rejection and freshness checks.
What happens when my option expires?
In-the-money options are automatically exercised. Out-of-the-money options expire worthless. There is a 30-minute grace window after expiry.
How do I deposit skins for writing options?
Link your Steam account, initiate a deposit, and accept the trade offer. Once verified, your skin is locked as collateral for the option.
What are the fees?
Trading fees are applied to each transaction and displayed before confirmation. Solana network fees apply to all on-chain operations.
Need more help?
Contact Support