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Cotton #2 May '26 (CTK26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Fading Lower on Monday

Cotton futures are posting 15 to 30 point losses so far on Monday. Early on Monday morning, President Trump put out a Truth Social post ordering the military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for 5 days after weekend tales were “good and productive.” Iran state media responded stating there was no direct or indirect contact with the President. Oil is down $9.03 at midday.

Commitment of Traders data showed specs liquidating a large portion of their net short position in the week ending on 3/17, cutting it by 26,549 contracts. That was the largest Tuesday/Tuesday.

The Seam showed sales of 417 bales on 3/20, averaging 62.42 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was down 110 points on March 20 at 78.25 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on Friday, with the certified stocks level at 115,640 bales. The Adjusted World Price was raised by 2.72 cents to 54.22 cents/lb on Thursday. 

May 26 Cotton  is at 67.03, down 28 points, Read more

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
04/24/26 (32 days)
Expiration Date
05/06/26 (44 days)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 May '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 17, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
131,594 (-5,764)
155,316 (+36,308)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
128,445 (+12,453)
112,220 (-24,803)
Producers - Long / Short
57,152 (-3,368)
124,082 (+31,897)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
57,807 (-6,188)
14,599 (+619)
Managed Money - Long / Short
49,552 (+4,489)
89,390 (-23,623)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
78,893 (+7,964)
22,830 (-1,180)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
63.62 +5.60%
on 03/05/26
69.22 -2.95%
on 03/17/26
+2.04 (+3.13%)
since 02/23/26
3-Month
62.86 +6.87%
on 02/06/26
69.22 -2.95%
on 03/17/26
+1.98 (+3.04%)
since 12/23/25
52-Week
62.86 +6.87%
on 02/06/26
72.65 -7.53%
on 04/01/25
-3.45 (-4.88%)
since 03/21/25

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RBK26 : 2.9240 (-9.53%)
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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 68.83
2nd Resistance Point 68.40
1st Resistance Point 67.79
Last Price 67.18s
1st Support Level 66.75
2nd Support Level 66.32
3rd Support Level 65.71

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52-Week High 72.65
Fibonacci 61.8% 68.91
Fibonacci 50% 67.76
Last Price 67.18s
Fibonacci 38.2% 66.60
52-Week Low 62.86

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