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Cotton #2 Mar '27 (CTH27)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Showing Early Wednesday Gains

Cotton price action is up 12 to 19 points on Wednesday morning. Futures posted 66 to 114 point gains across the board on Tuesday. The US dollar index was 0.278 higher at $98.185. Crude oil was up another $2.19 to $91.80

NASS Crop Progress data showed 11% of the US cotton crop planted as of April 19, which was 1 percentage point ahead of the 5-year average of 10%. All of the 15 major states reported were at or ahead of average, with exception to LA and VA, with TX matching the normal pace at 16%.

The Seam showed just 64 bales sold on Monday at an average of 65.98 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was 175 points higher on 4/20 at 89.10 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were steady on April 20, with the certified stocks level at 164,967 bales. The Adjusted World Price was up another 287 points on Thursday at 61.61 cents/lb. 

May 26 Cotton  closed at 78.26, up 66 points, currently up 17 points

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 80.86, up 82 points, currently up 19 points

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Contract Specifications

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Contract
Cotton #2
Contract Size
50,000 pounds (approximately 100 bales)
Tick Size
0.01 cents per pound ($5.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:00p.m. - 1:20p.m. (Settles 1:20p.m.) CST
Exchange
ICE/US
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$1,336/1,215
First Notice Date
02/22/27 (306 days)
Expiration Date
03/08/27 (320 days)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Mar '27
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
113,343 (-10,715)
195,037 (+1,136)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
127,016 (-4,263)
57,266 (-12,656)
Producers - Long / Short
49,385 (-2,268)
167,818 (+2,505)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
55,007 (-4,913)
18,268 (+2,165)
Managed Money - Long / Short
55,170 (+661)
42,054 (-12,900)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
71,846 (-4,924)
15,212 (+244)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
72.51 +12.99%
on 03/24/26
83.38 -1.74%
on 04/22/26
+8.95 (+12.26%)
since 03/20/26
3-Month
68.49 +19.62%
on 02/06/26
83.38 -1.74%
on 04/22/26
+12.17 (+17.45%)
since 01/22/26
52-Week
68.03 +20.43%
on 12/23/25
83.38 -1.74%
on 04/22/26
+12.97 (+18.81%)
since 04/22/25

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Cotton Showing Early Wednesday Gains

Cotton price action is up 12 to 19 points on Wednesday morning. Futures posted 66 to 114 point gains across the board on Tuesday. The US dollar index was 0.278 higher at $98.185. Crude oil was up another...

CTN26 : 78.67 (-2.71%)
CTK26 : 76.17 (-2.67%)
CTZ26 : 80.17 (-1.98%)
Cotton Rally Extends to Tuesday

Cotton futures posted 66 to 114 point gains across the board on Tuesday. The US dollar index was 0.278 higher at $98.185. Crude oil was up another $2.19 to $91.80 NASS Crop Progress data showed 11% of...

CTN26 : 78.67 (-2.71%)
CTK26 : 76.17 (-2.67%)
CTZ26 : 80.17 (-1.98%)
NY Sugar Prices Consolidate Above a 5.5-Year Low

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.04 (-0.30%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.40 (+1.05%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with London sugar posting...

CLM26 : 92.89 (+3.59%)
SBN26 : 13.77 (+0.36%)
SWQ26 : 422.30 (+0.07%)
Dollar Strength and Abundant Supplies Knock Cocoa Prices Lower

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -78 (-2.37%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -51 (-2.06%). Cocoa prices retreated on Tuesday amid a stronger dollar ($DXY ) and signs...

$DXY : 98.51 (+0.12%)
CCN26 : 3,424 (+3.51%)
CAN26 : 2,549 (+3.70%)
Easing Supply Risks Undercut Coffee Prices

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -3.20 (-1.10%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed down -25 (-0.72%). Coffee prices settled lower on Tuesday, with arabica falling to a 7-week...

RMN26 : 3,443 (+3.11%)
KCN26 : 289.00 (+2.25%)
Cotton Back to Strength on Tuesday’s Midday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts another 60 to 85 points higher across the front months on Tuesday. The US dollar index is 0.313 higher at $98.220. Crude oil is up another $3.03 at midday. NASS...

CTN26 : 78.67 (-2.71%)
CTK26 : 76.17 (-2.67%)
CTZ26 : 80.17 (-1.98%)
Sugar Prices Gain on the Outlook for Smaller Brazil Sugar Output

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.01 (+0.07%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +4.90 (+1.17%). Sugar prices are higher today, with London sugar posting a 1-week high on the...

SBN26 : 13.77 (+0.36%)
SWQ26 : 422.30 (+0.07%)
Cocoa Prices Fall on Dollar Strength and Abundant Supplies

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is down -72 (-2.18%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is down -47 (-1.90%). Cocoa prices are falling today amid a stronger dollar ($DXY ) and signs of abundant supplies...

$DXY : 98.51 (+0.12%)
CCN26 : 3,424 (+3.51%)
CAN26 : 2,549 (+3.70%)
Coffee Prices Pressured by Expectations of a Bumper Brazil Coffee Crop

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is down -4.45 (-1.52%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is down -30 (-0.86%). Coffee prices are moving lower today, with arabica falling to a 7-week low. Expectations...

RMN26 : 3,443 (+3.11%)
KCN26 : 289.00 (+2.25%)
Cotton Easing Lower on Tuesday Morning

Cotton prices are down 10 to 22 points so far Tuesday morning. Futures saw gains of 20 to 36 points across most contracts on Monday. The US dollar index was $0.053 lower at $97.845. Crude oil was back...

CTN26 : 78.67 (-2.71%)
CTK26 : 76.17 (-2.67%)
CTZ26 : 80.17 (-1.98%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Maximum Signal Strength.

Relative Strength is above 80%. The market is in extreme overbought territory. Beware of a trend reversal.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 84.82
2nd Resistance Point 83.74
1st Resistance Point 83.19
Last Price 81.21
1st Support Level 81.56
2nd Support Level 80.48
3rd Support Level 79.93

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52-Week High 83.38
Last Price 81.21
Fibonacci 61.8% 77.52
Fibonacci 50% 75.71
Fibonacci 38.2% 73.89
52-Week Low 68.03

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