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Cotton #2 Mar '21 (CTH21)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Holding onto Gains at Thursday’s Midday

Cotton futures are trading with gains of 10 to 23 points so far on Thursday. Crude oil futures are up $1.39 per barrel on the day at $66.64. The US dollar index is up $0.199 to $97.820.

USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum showed the office of the Chief Economist’s initial balance sheet this morning, with cotton acreage pegged at 9.4 million acres to be planted this spring. Production is seen at 13.650 million bales.

The Seam showed sales of 16,513 bales sold on 2/18, averaging 58.85 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was down 30 points on Wednesday at 73.55 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were up another 2,565 bales on February 18, with the certified stocks level at 117,075 bales. The Adjusted World Price was trimmed to 49.39 cents/lb last week. It will be updated later today.

Mar 26 Cotton  is at 61.76, up 21 points,

May 26 Cotton  is at 63.99, up 23 points,

Jul 26 Cotton  is at 65.57, up 10 points

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder... 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
$1,254/1,140
First Notice Date
02/22/21
Expiration Date
03/09/21 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Mar '21
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 10, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
168,492 (-18,162)
118,425 (-25,831)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
99,841 (-1,947)
151,167 (+6,635)
Producers - Long / Short
99,265 (-14,862)
101,485 (-15,336)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
60,961 (+3,772)
8,674 (-3,423)
Managed Money - Long / Short
42,098 (-2,370)
118,611 (+1,807)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
57,743 (+423)
32,556 (+4,828)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
82.77 unch
on 03/09/21
92.95 -10.95%
on 02/25/21
-4.16 (-4.79%)
since 02/09/21
3-Month
72.73 +13.80%
on 12/10/20
92.95 -10.95%
on 02/25/21
+9.72 (+13.31%)
since 12/09/20
52-Week
51.64 +60.28%
on 04/02/20
92.95 -10.95%
on 02/25/21
+19.78 (+31.40%)
since 03/09/20

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Cotton Holding onto Gains at Thursday’s Midday

Cotton futures are trading with gains of 10 to 23 points so far on Thursday. Crude oil futures are up $1.39 per barrel on the day at $66.64. The US dollar index is up $0.199 to $97.820. USDA’s Ag Outlook...

CTK26 : 64.01 (+0.39%)
CTH26 : 61.79 (+0.39%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Dollar Strength Weighs on Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.15 (-1.06%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -5.60 (-1.372%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower as the dollar's...

SBK26 : 13.70s (-0.44%)
SWK26 : 403.30s (-1.13%)
Cocoa Prices Plummet as Buyers Retrench and Supplies Build

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -232 (-7.19%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -124 (-5.47%). Cocoa prices extended their six-week-long selloff today, sinking to 2.75-year nearest-futures...

CCK26 : 3,086 (-6.88%)
CAK26 : 2,146s (-7.02%)
Coffee Prices Retreat as the Global Supply Outlook Improves

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -5.90 (-2.05%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is down -72 (-1.93%). Coffee prices are retreating today, with arabica falling to a 15-month low and robusta...

RMK26 : 3,620s (-1.71%)
KCK26 : 285.90 (+0.26%)
How Much Lower Will Cotton Prices Go Here?

May cotton futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

CTK26 : 64.01 (+0.39%)
Cotton Posting Thursday AM Gains

Cotton prices are 15 to 25 points higher so far. Futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts 3 to 12 points higher. Crude oil futures were up $2.74 per barrel on the day at $65.07. The US dollar...

CTK26 : 64.01 (+0.39%)
CTH26 : 61.79 (+0.39%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Holds on for Wednesday Gains

Cotton futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts 3 to 12 points higher. Crude oil futures were up $2.74 per barrel on the day at $65.07. The US dollar index was up $0.570 to $97.630. USDA’s...

CTK26 : 64.01 (+0.39%)
CTH26 : 61.79 (+0.39%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Climb on Smaller Brazilian Sugar Output

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.31 (+2.24%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed up +5.40 (+1.34%). Sugar prices rose sharply on Wednesday, with NY sugar posting...

SBK26 : 13.70s (-0.44%)
SWK26 : 403.30s (-1.13%)
Cocoa Prices Extend Slump as Demand Craters

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -158 (-4.67%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -170 (-6.97%). Cocoa prices sold off sharply on Wednesday, with NY cocoa posting a...

CCK26 : 3,086 (-6.88%)
CAK26 : 2,146s (-7.02%)
Oversold Conditions Spur Technical Short Covering in Coffee Futures

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +2.95 (+1.04%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +53 (+1.44%). Coffee prices recovered from early losses on Wednesday and settled higher,...

RMK26 : 3,620s (-1.71%)
KCK26 : 285.90 (+0.26%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 82.77
2nd Resistance Point 82.77
1st Resistance Point 82.77
Last Price 82.77s
1st Support Level 82.77
2nd Support Level 82.77
3rd Support Level 82.77

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52-Week High 92.95
Last Price 82.77s
Fibonacci 61.8% 77.17
Fibonacci 50% 72.29
Fibonacci 38.2% 67.42
52-Week Low 51.64

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