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Cotton #2 May '27 (CTK27)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Facing Wednesday Midday Pressure

Cotton futures are trading with contracts down 55 to 65 points across most nearbys at midday. The US dollar index is $0.019 higher at $99.120. Crude oil is down $4.01 on the day to $89.88. 

NASS Crop Progress data showed 53% of the US cotton crop planted as of May 24, which matches the 5-year average pace. Of the 15 major states USDA reports on, AR, GA, KS, LA, NC, SC, TX and VA were behind normal. 

The Seam reported 1,641 sales on Tuesday at an average of 75.26 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was back down 350 points on May 22 at 87.35 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were up 4,031 on 5/26 with the certified stocks level at 225,155 bales. The Adjusted World Price was back down 319 points on last week at 68.68 cents/lb. 

Jul 26 Cotton  is at 76.68, down 69 points,

Dec 26 Cotton  is at 79.14, down 65 points,

Mar 27 Cotton  is at 80.09, down 59 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
$2,343/2,130
First Notice Date
04/26/27 (334 days)
Expiration Date
05/06/27 (344 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 19, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
110,947 (+7,494)
214,492 (-6,120)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
137,278 (-10,506)
44,808 (-587)
Producers - Long / Short
39,157 (+447)
174,795 (-7,452)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
58,339 (+4,476)
26,246 (-1,239)
Managed Money - Long / Short
82,638 (+418)
22,973 (-3,754)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
54,640 (-10,924)
21,835 (+3,167)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
80.04 +0.47%
on 05/27/26
88.70 -9.33%
on 05/13/26
-1.66 (-2.02%)
since 04/27/26
3-Month
70.10 +14.72%
on 03/05/26
88.70 -9.33%
on 05/13/26
+9.11 (+12.78%)
since 02/27/26
52-Week
68.75 +16.97%
on 12/24/25
88.70 -9.33%
on 05/13/26
+10.24 (+14.59%)
since 05/27/25

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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 82.84
2nd Resistance Point 82.21
1st Resistance Point 81.31
Last Price 80.42s
1st Support Level 79.78
2nd Support Level 79.15
3rd Support Level 78.25

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52-Week High 88.70
Fibonacci 61.8% 81.08
Last Price 80.42s
Fibonacci 50% 78.72
Fibonacci 38.2% 76.37
52-Week Low 68.75

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