CS2 Trade Hold TrackerKnow When You Can Trade
Track trade locks, countdown timers, and reversal windows for your CS2 skins. Stay safe from scams and know exactly when items become tradeable.
Understanding CS2 Trade Holds
Steam uses trade holds to protect against fraud and unauthorized transactions. Here are the main types of trade restrictions.
7-Day Trade Hold
After buying from Steam Market, items are locked for 7 days before trading.
7 daysSteam Guard Hold
Without Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator, trades are held for 15 days.
15 daysNew Device Hold
Trading from a new device triggers a 7-day security hold.
7 daysWhy Trade Hold Tracking Matters
The 7-Day Reversal Scam
When someone buys a skin on Steam Market, they have 7 days where the purchase can be reversed if the payment fails. Scammers buy items, trade them away, then reverse the payment - and Steam takes the item back from whoever has it. If you receive a recently-purchased item in a trade, you could lose it when the original purchase is reversed.
How SteamLedger Protects You
Trade Lock Countdown
See exactly when each item in your inventory becomes tradeable with countdown timers.
Reversal Window Alerts
Get warned when items are still in the 7-day reversal window where purchases can be reversed.
Safe Trading Windows
Know which items are safe to trade without risk of payment reversal.
Ownership History
See how long the previous owner held an item before selling.
Tips to Avoid Trade Hold Issues
Enable Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator
Reduces trade holds from 15 days to instant confirmations.
Wait for Safe Trading Windows
Don't accept items that were recently purchased on Steam Market.
Check Item History Before Trading
Use SteamLedger to see how long the seller has owned the item.
Avoid Trading on New Devices
New devices trigger 7-day holds. Use your regular trusted device.
Track Your Trade Holds
Know exactly when your items become tradeable. Stay safe from reversal scams.
Create Free AccountTrade Hold FAQ
Why do Steam Market purchases have a 7-day trade hold?
Steam implements this to protect against fraudulent purchases. If a payment is reversed (chargeback), the item can be reclaimed. After 7 days, the payment is considered final.
How do I remove trade holds?
Enable Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator on your account. This removes most trade holds and allows instant trading. New device holds still apply for security.
Can I trade items during the hold period?
No, items with active trade holds cannot be traded. You must wait for the hold to expire before the item becomes tradeable.
Why is there a 15-day hold on my trades?
This happens when you don't have Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator enabled, or when you've recently changed your email or phone number.