Valve has reportedly banned a Steam account with an inventory valued at over $1 million, causing shockwaves within the Counter-Strike 2 trading community. Multiple reports highlight similar bans involving high-value inventories, with reasons ranging from fraudulent activity to suspected money laundering.
It's +$1,000,000 not 100k
More than a million
— olafkswg – Buying Skins 95% (@olafkswg) August 30, 2025
Valve Bans $1M Steam Account in Counter-Strike 2
According to a report, Valve blocked a Steam account containing skins worth nearly $1 million. While the article lacks specific details, independent sources confirm similar incidents.
EscoreNews cited a case where Valve suspended a Chinese trader’s account after detecting fraudulent activity. A screenshot shared by community trader olafkswg showed Steam support’s reasoning, which included suspected stolen items and violations of Steam’s Terms of Service.
This development has intensified discussions about the risks associated with holding valuable in-game assets, especially in Counter-Strike 2, where rare skins can reach astronomical prices.
Other $1M+ Inventory Bans Raise Concerns
The situation is not isolated. Multiple reports indicate that high-value inventories are under scrutiny:
Rambofight’s case: Since January 2025, the trader claims Valve banned several of his accounts totaling $1 million in skins. Appeals reportedly received only standard responses from Steam support.
St4ck’s ban: In May 2025, trader St4ck faced a community ban affecting an inventory worth $1.45 million due to alleged third-party trading violations.
King’s $1.7M inventory: A player known as King reportedly lost access to an account containing skins worth $1.7 million after Valve accused the account of money laundering. This case, however, includes an option to appeal.
The lack of transparency around these bans has created uncertainty among high-value traders and collectors.
Valve’s Fraud Policies and Trading Risks
Valve has strict rules regarding skin trading and market activity. Steam’s policy highlights several triggers for bans:
Involvement with stolen or hijacked items
Use of stolen payment methods
Trading through unauthorized third-party platforms
Engagement in money laundering activities
In the case highlighted by EscoreNews, Steam support explicitly cited fraudulent activity in its notice, suggesting increased monitoring of large-scale trading accounts. With Counter-Strike 2’s skins market booming, Valve appears to be enforcing these policies more aggressively than ever before.
Imagine getting VAC banned with an inventory like this
byu/DubbleDamage incs2
Impact on Counter-Strike 2 Trading Community
The Counter-Strike 2 trading scene thrives on high-value exchanges, with some rare skins fetching six-figure prices. These bans have raised several concerns:
Security risks: Traders are questioning the safety of holding expensive inventories within Steam.
Market volatility: Fear of sudden bans could impact skin prices and trading volume.
Transparency issues: Many traders claim Valve’s support responses lack detailed explanations, leaving room for speculation.
As these incidents grow, collectors and investors are urging Valve to provide clearer guidelines and better support systems to avoid further panic in the trading community.
