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Cotton #2 Mar '27 (CTH27)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Closes with Thursday Gains

Cotton futures posted Thursday gains of 25 to 30 points in the front months at the close. Crude oil futures were down $1.72 per barrel on the day at $62.91. The US dollar index was up $0.090 to $96.92. 

The National Cotton Council estimates the US cotton planted area total at 9 million acres this year according to their annual survey. 

USDA’s Export Sales report from this morning showed a total of 231,031 RB of cotton sold in the week ending on February 5. That was back down from the week prior, but still 22.3% above the same week last year. A total of 95,400 RB was sold to Vietnam, with 45,800 RB to Turkey, and 27,600 RB to Pakistan. Shipments were 188,597 RB, a 3-week low. Vietnam was the top buyer of 69,700 RB, with 32,900 RB headed to Pakistan. 

The Seam showed sales of 11,722 bales sold on 2/11, averaging 57.17 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was unchanged on Wednesday at 73.30 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were up another 3,136 bales February 11, with the... 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
02/22/27 (375 days)
Expiration Date
03/08/27 (389 days)

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
186,654 (+9,413)
144,256 (+5,663)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
101,788 (+5,316)
144,532 (+9,093)
Producers - Long / Short
114,127 (+8,018)
116,821 (+10,453)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
57,189 (+3,141)
12,097 (-3,044)
Managed Money - Long / Short
44,468 (+347)
116,804 (+7,701)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
57,320 (+4,969)
27,728 (+1,392)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
68.49 +1.37%
on 02/06/26
70.05 -0.89%
on 01/14/26
-0.53 (-0.76%)
since 01/12/26
3-Month
68.03 +2.06%
on 12/23/25
70.11 -0.97%
on 01/07/26
+0.91 (+1.33%)
since 11/12/25
52-Week
67.68 +2.59%
on 04/14/25
70.75 -1.87%
on 07/02/25
-0.71 (-1.01%)
since 02/12/25

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Cotton Closes with Thursday Gains

Cotton futures posted Thursday gains of 25 to 30 points in the front months at the close. Crude oil futures were down $1.72 per barrel on the day at $62.91. The US dollar index was up $0.090 to $96.92....

CTK26 : 64.33s (+0.45%)
CTH26 : 62.29s (+0.48%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Tumble as Global Stockpiles Expand

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.09 (-0.65%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -11.10 (-2.87%). Sugar prices extended their 5-month-long plunge on Thursday...

SBK26 : 13.48s (-0.30%)
SWK26 : 400.90s (-1.01%)
Cocoa Prices Sink to 2-Year Lows on Ample Supplies and Weak Demand

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Thursday closed down -130 (-3.46%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -126 (-4.61%). Cocoa prices extended their six-week-long plunge on Thursday, with NY...

CCK26 : 3,724s (-3.42%)
CAK26 : 2,627 (-4.85%)
Coffee Prices Jump as a Rally in the Brazilian Real Spurs Short Covering

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Thursday closed up +4.85 (+1.65%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +76 (+2.02%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Thursday as strength in the Brazilian...

^USDBRL : 5.21250 (unch)
RMK26 : 3,765s (+1.98%)
KCK26 : 297.45s (+1.57%)
Cotton Holding higher on Thursday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 9 to 15 points across the front months on Thursday. Crude oil futures are down $1.90 per barrel on the day at $62.72. The US dollar index is up $0.164 to $96.885....

CTK26 : 64.33s (+0.45%)
CTH26 : 62.29s (+0.48%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Sink to 5-Year Lows on Abundant Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.06 (-0.43%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -8.20 (-2.12%). Sugar prices extended their 5-month-long plunge today and posted 5.25-year...

SBK26 : 13.48s (-0.30%)
SWK26 : 400.90s (-1.01%)
Cocoa Prices in Freefall as Supplies Soar and Demand Craters

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -139 (-3.69%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -129 (-4.71%). Cocoa prices extended their six-week-long plunge today, with NY cocoa falling to a...

CCK26 : 3,724s (-3.42%)
CAK26 : 2,627 (-4.85%)
Brazilian Real Strength Sparks Short Covering in Coffee Futures

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +3.15 (+1.07%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is up +68 (+1.81%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today as strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) has...

^USDBRL : 5.21250 (unch)
RMK26 : 3,765s (+1.98%)
KCK26 : 297.45s (+1.57%)
Cotton Starting Thursday with Gains

Cotton prices are up 19 to 31 points on Thursday morning. Futures closed out the Wednesday session with gains of 11 to 40 points. Crude oil futures were down $0.94 per barrel on the day at $64.90. The...

CTK26 : 64.33s (+0.45%)
CTH26 : 62.29s (+0.48%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Close Wednesday with Gains

Cotton futures closed out the Wednesday session with gains of 11 to 40 points. Crude oil futures were down $0.94 per barrel on the day at $64.90. The US dollar index was down $0.130 to $96.805. The Seam...

CTK26 : 64.33s (+0.45%)
CTH26 : 62.29s (+0.48%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 69.89
2nd Resistance Point 69.67
1st Resistance Point 69.55
Last Price 69.43s
1st Support Level 69.21
2nd Support Level 68.99
3rd Support Level 68.87

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52-Week High 70.75
Fibonacci 61.8% 69.58
Last Price 69.43s
Fibonacci 50% 69.21
Fibonacci 38.2% 68.85
52-Week Low 67.68

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