The Fade treatment airbrushes transparent paints over a chrome base so they blend smoothly into one another, and on the suppressed M4A1-S that gradient runs across the receiver and handguard. The chrome underneath keeps the colors bright and reflective, giving the rifle a glossy, shifting wash of tone.
Fade skins show a gradient that runs across the weapon. The paint seed controls how far the gradient travels, expressed as a fade percentage. A higher percentage means the full colour spread is visible, which collectors pay more for.
Full 100% Fades, and on some knives "full fade" with a specific colour order, sit at the top of the range. The percentage is not in the item name, so it is read from the seed via a fade calculator before buying.
Across 26 markets the MW floor moved -26.5% in 58 days: $313.89 → $230.68.
Cheapest venue vs Steam right now: $119.24 apart (34%).
Sources: Valve item data · our 26-market price snapshot.
How much does M4A1-S (Fade) cost?
M4A1-S (Fade) starts at $230.68 across 26 marketplaces in our comparison, buyer fees included. Current floors by wear: FN $195.03 · MW $230.68. Steam asks $349.92 for the same listing.
Where can I sell or cash out M4A1-S (Fade)?
Right now DMarket pays the most: $225.40 net after its seller fee; the full ranking sits in the Sell tab. Steam offers $345.07, wallet-only — Steam funds never cash out.
Does M4A1-S (Fade) come in StatTrak or Souvenir?
Yes — this skin also trades as Souvenir (from $321.82). Use the Quality pills above to switch; every number on the page recalculates for the selected variant.
