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Cotton #2 Mar '27 (CTH27)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Posting Gains on Wednesday Morning

Cotton prices are up 25 to 40 points on Wednesday morning. Futures posted gains of 20 to 53 points across most front months, with deferreds down 27 to 33 points.  Crude oil was up $0.1.10 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.003 lower.

Weekly Crop Progress data showed 65% of the US cotton setting bolls as of Sunday, with 10% bolls opening. Condition ratings were pegged at 40% good/excellent, down 2 percentage points on the week. The Brugler500 index was down 6 points to 319. Ratings in Texas were down 11 points, with GA up 3 points.

The Cotlook A Index was up 125 points on August 8 to 95.95 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were down 2,119 bales on Monday, with the certified stocks level at 82,513 bales. The Adjusted World Price was raised by 163 points last week to 66.29 cents/lb. 

Oct 26 Cotton  closed at 83.09, up 37 points, currently up 25 points

Dec 26 Cotton  closed at 84.39, up 53 points, currently up 34 points

Mar 27 Cotton  closed at 86.24,... 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
$2,343/2,130
First Notice Date
02/22/27 (194 days)
Expiration Date
03/08/27 (208 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 4, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
118,292 (+1,552)
223,418 (+6,311)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
134,415 (+1,375)
38,039 (-1,470)
Producers - Long / Short
42,898 (-942)
183,691 (+8,675)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
60,532 (+4,883)
24,865 (+25)
Managed Money - Long / Short
75,953 (+6,111)
20,632 (-2,842)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
58,462 (-4,736)
17,407 (+1,372)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
79.15 +9.82%
on 07/17/26
87.06 -0.16%
on 08/12/26
+4.01 (+4.84%)
since 07/10/26
3-Month
76.43 +13.72%
on 06/11/26
88.60 -1.90%
on 05/13/26
+0.14 (+0.16%)
since 05/12/26
52-Week
68.03 +27.77%
on 12/23/25
88.60 -1.90%
on 05/13/26
+16.79 (+23.94%)
since 08/12/25

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Cotton Posting Gains on Wednesday Morning

Cotton prices are up 25 to 40 points on Wednesday morning. Futures posted gains of 20 to 53 points across most front months, with deferreds down 27 to 33 points. Crude oil was up $0.1.10 per barrel, with...

CTZ26 : 85.06 (+0.79%)
CTV26 : 83.83 (+0.89%)
CTZ26 : 85.06 (+0.79%)
Cotton Pushes Higher on Tuesday

Cotton futures posted gains of 20 to 53 points across most front months, with deferreds down 27 to 33 points. Crude oil was up $0.1.10 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.003 lower. Weekly Crop Progress...

CTZ26 : 85.06 (+0.79%)
CTV26 : 83.83 (+0.89%)
CTZ26 : 85.06 (+0.79%)
Global Supply Concerns Push Sugar Prices Sharply Higher

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.26 (+1.58%) on Tuesday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +5.20 (+1.03%). Sugar prices extended their sharp week-long rally on Tuesday,...

SBV26 : 16.82 (+0.54%)
SWV26 : 515.80 (+0.88%)
Cocoa Prices Retreat on Beneficial West African Weather

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) closed down -278 (-4.78%) on Tuesday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -179 (-4.21%). Cocoa prices fell to 1-week lows on Tuesday and settled sharply...

CCZ26 : 5,747 (+1.64%)
CAZ26 : 4,172 (+1.46%)
Arabica Coffee Prices Rise as Colombian Earthquake Disrupts Supplies

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed up +3.45 (+1.04%) on Tuesday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -24 (-0.63%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with arabica up sharply...

RMX26 : 3,739 (-1.01%)
KCZ26 : 319.05 (+1.06%)
Cotton Holding Steady at Midday

Cotton futures are trading with mixed trade on Tuesday, as contracts are down 19 points to up 10 at midday. Crude oil is up $0.88 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.007 higher. Weekly Crop Progress...

CTZ26 : 85.06 (+0.79%)
CTV26 : 83.83 (+0.89%)
CTZ26 : 85.06 (+0.79%)
Sugar Prices Extend the Week-Long Rally on Global Supply Concerns

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.14 (+0.85%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +2.50 (+0.49%). Sugar prices extended their week-long rally today, with NY sugar posting...

SBV26 : 16.82 (+0.54%)
SWV26 : 515.80 (+0.88%)
Exceptional Growing Conditions in West Africa Weigh on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) is down -291 (-5.00%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -188 (-4.42%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today, falling to 1-week lows. Cocoa prices...

CCZ26 : 5,747 (+1.64%)
CAZ26 : 4,172 (+1.46%)
Arabica Coffee Prices Jump as Colombian Earthquake May Disrupt Supplies

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) is up +7.40 (+2.23%) on Monday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -5 (-0.13%). Coffee prices are mixed today, with arabica up sharply at a 5-week nearest-futures...

RMX26 : 3,739 (-1.01%)
KCZ26 : 319.05 (+1.06%)
Cotton Back to Strength on Tuesday as Conditions Slip

Cotton price action is up 16 to 75 points early on Tuesday. Futures slipped lower into the Monday close, as contracts were down 46 to 55 points on the day. Crude oil is up $4.12 per barrel, with the US...

CTZ26 : 85.06 (+0.79%)
CTV26 : 83.83 (+0.89%)
CTZ26 : 85.06 (+0.79%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 87.86
2nd Resistance Point 87.16
1st Resistance Point 86.70
Last Price 86.68
1st Support Level 85.54
2nd Support Level 84.84
3rd Support Level 84.38

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52-Week High 88.60
Last Price 86.68
Fibonacci 61.8% 80.74
Fibonacci 50% 78.32
Fibonacci 38.2% 75.89
52-Week Low 68.03

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