What’s New in Austin 2025
Valve shipped a huge content drop for BLAST Austin 2025: team & player stickers (Paper/Holo/Gold plus Foil instead of Glitter), autograph capsules (incl. Champions later), team graffiti, seven souvenir packages, and — for the first time — souvenir charms.
Early Standouts
- High‑profile players in Gold show the strongest early demand.
- Clean, craft‑friendly Holo logos trend above average (Liquid, Team Spirit, etc.).
- Contenders with small fan bases can spike on hype but usually mean‑revert once supply deepens.
Supply Schedule 101
Most supply arrives during the tournament via capsule openings and after the sale discount period. Historically, the best risk‑adjusted entries come late in the sale or shortly after it ends when attention rotates away.
Actionable Playbook
- Favor liquid, craftable stickers over niche collectibles if you’re not a specialist.
- Avoid chasing day‑one spikes; track 7‑day volume and spread.
- Scale in near the end of the sale, not on announcement day.
