Part of: Counter-Strike: Astralis vs NIP (BO3) - Esports World Cup Group B
Counter-Strike: Astralis vs NIP - Map 2 Winner
This market refers to the Counter-Strike Lower bracket semifinal 2 match between Astralis and NIP in the Esports World Cup Group B, initially scheduled for August 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET. This market will resolve to "Astralis" if Astralis win Map 2 against NIP. This market will resolve to "NIP" if NIP win Map 2 against Astralis. If the match begins but is not completed, and Map 2 is concluded with a winner determined, this market will resolve based on the completed Map 2. If Map 2 is not completed for any reason, this market will resolve 50-50. If the match is canceled (not played at all), this market will resolve 50-50. If the match is postponed, it must be rescheduled to a start time on or before August 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET (14 calendar days after the originally scheduled start of August 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET). If, by that deadline, the most recently announced rescheduled start time is on or before the deadline, this market resolves based on the result of the match as played. Otherwise, this market resolves 50-50, regardless of whether the match is subsequently played. The resolution source for this market will be official information from https://hltv.org. However, if https://hltv.org has not published final results within 2 hours after the event’s conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead including video evidence.
2 smart money signals detected, totaling $58,006.
Categories: Esports, counter strike 2, Games, Sports
Notable Trades
Seven-wallet NIP buying cluster
Seven wallets collectively bought $28,439 of NIP during a 13.6x volume spike, with this trader adding $3,925 to an existing position despite only a market-average 55% win rate.
- Seven wallets bought NIP for a combined $28,439, creating a strong one-sided signal.
- The market saw a 13.6x surge in trading activity, suggesting unusually high interest before the match.
- This bettor added $3,925 to an existing NIP position at 38¢; the 55% win rate is respectable but not independently sharp.
$3,925 on NIP | Wallet win rate: 47%
Linked cluster backs Astralis
A large linked-wallet cluster and two proven high-win-rate bettors heavily backed Astralis, although opposing NIP flow makes the overall signal less clean.
- Ten linked wallets bought $54,081 of Astralis, while a bettor with a 77% win rate and 22% edge also entered the side.
- A separate bettor wins 81% of trades and has substantial open Astralis exposure, reinforcing the directional thesis.
- The signal is conflicted by eight wallets buying NIP for $35,324, so this is a high-interest but higher-risk copy.
$54,081 on Astralis
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