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Cotton #2 May '24 (CTK24)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Shrugs Off Increased Acres for Tuesday Gains

Cotton futures found strength to round out June, with contracts 22 to 43 points higher despite USDA reporting more acres than expected this morning. Crude oil was down $0.82/bbl to $69.83. The US dollar index is up $0.118 at $100.995. 

The annual June Acreage report showed all cotton acres this spring planted at 9.85 million, which was above the trade ideas of 9.6 million and the March number at 9.64 million acres. 

Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 37% of the US cotton crop squared as of Sunday, 1% ahead of normal, with 9% setting bolls, matching the 5-year average pace. Condition ratings were pegged at 48% good/excellent, down 5 percentage points on the week. The Brugler500 index was down 10 points to 335. Ratings in Texas were down 14 points, with Georgia ratings up just 1 point. 

The Seam reported just 12 bales sold on Monday. The Cotlook A Index was back down 50 points on 6/29 at 85.30 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on June 29 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
$2,343/2,130
First Notice Date
04/24/24
Expiration Date
05/08/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 May '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 23, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
104,997 (-5,594)
195,451 (+381)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
130,087 (+839)
46,529 (-4,042)
Producers - Long / Short
37,270 (-3,721)
161,116 (-2,699)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
57,857 (-21)
24,465 (+4,932)
Managed Money - Long / Short
63,065 (-807)
27,792 (-2,538)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
67,022 (+1,646)
18,737 (-1,504)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
74.92 +6.86%
on 05/02/24
87.23 -8.22%
on 04/09/24
-6.59 (-7.61%)
since 04/08/24
3-Month
74.92 +6.86%
on 05/02/24
103.80 -22.87%
on 02/28/24
-9.62 (-10.73%)
since 02/08/24
52-Week
74.92 +6.86%
on 05/02/24
103.80 -22.87%
on 02/28/24
-2.61 (-3.16%)
since 05/08/23

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Cotton Shrugs Off Increased Acres for Tuesday Gains

Cotton futures found strength to round out June, with contracts 22 to 43 points higher despite USDA reporting more acres than expected this morning. Crude oil was down $0.82/bbl to $69.83. The US dollar...

CTV26 : 74.99s (+0.29%)
CTN26 : 72.22s (+0.31%)
CTZ26 : 76.80s (+0.46%)
Below-Average Indian Monsoon Rains Boost Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.05 (+0.35%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +1.00 (+0.214%). Sugar prices settled higher for a fourth session on Tuesday,...

$DXY : 101.19 (+0.08%)
SBV26 : 14.82s (+0.27%)
SWV26 : 467.20s (+0.17%)
Cocoa Prices Climb on Global Supply Risks

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Tuesday closed up +111 (+2.23%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +104 (+2.80%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Tuesday and are modestly below...

CCU26 : 5,078s (+2.23%)
CAH27 : 3,940s (+2.26%)
Coffee Prices Surge on Brazil Harvest Delays and Tight Supplies

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Tuesday closed up +18.65 (+6.71%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +94 (+2.64%). Coffee prices surged on Tuesday, posting 4.5-month highs. Heavy...

RMU26 : 3,658s (+2.64%)
KCU26 : 296.45s (+6.71%)
Cotton Holding onto Gains at Midday Despite More Acres

Cotton futures are showing modest gains on Tuesday, despite USDA reporting more acres than expected this morning. Gains of 35 to 70 points are shown at midday. Crude oil is down $0.82/bbl to $69.83. The...

CTV26 : 74.99s (+0.29%)
CTN26 : 72.22s (+0.31%)
CTZ26 : 76.80s (+0.46%)
Sugar Prices Rise on India Rain Deficit

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.05 (+0.35%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +4.00 (+0.84%). Sugar prices are moving higher for a fourth session today, with NY sugar posting...

$DXY : 101.19 (+0.08%)
SBV26 : 14.82s (+0.27%)
SWV26 : 467.20s (+0.17%)
West African Cocoa Crop Risks Lift Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +84 (+1.69%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +85 (+2.29%). Cocoa prices are climbing today as they consolidate just below last Thursday’s 5.5-month...

CCU26 : 5,078s (+2.23%)
CAH27 : 3,940s (+2.26%)
Acreage

Acreage - 2026-06-30

MWU26 : 6.0650s (+0.96%)
ZSX26 : 1143-6s (+0.42%)
XBX26 : 225.50s (unch)
XEU26 : 68.02 (-0.25%)
SWV26 : 467.20s (+0.17%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.4674 (-0.58%)
ZOZ26 : 333-4s (+2.85%)
ZRU26 : 13.290s (-3.06%)
MLU26 : 202.00s (-0.25%)
Y2N26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCZ26 : 436-0s (+1.40%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Grain Stocks

Grain Stocks - 2026-06-30

MWU26 : 6.0650s (+0.96%)
ZSX26 : 1143-6s (+0.42%)
XBX26 : 225.50s (unch)
XEU26 : 68.02 (-0.25%)
SWV26 : 467.20s (+0.17%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.4674 (-0.58%)
ZOZ26 : 333-4s (+2.85%)
ZRU26 : 13.290s (-3.06%)
MLU26 : 202.00s (-0.25%)
Y2N26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCZ26 : 436-0s (+1.40%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Coffee Prices Soar on Brazil Crop Concerns

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +21.60 (+7.78%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +159 (+4.47%). Coffee prices are soaring today, as arabica and robusta posted 4.5-month highs....

RMU26 : 3,658s (+2.64%)
KCU26 : 296.45s (+6.71%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 80.06
2nd Resistance Point 80.06
1st Resistance Point 80.06
Last Price 80.06s
1st Support Level 80.06
2nd Support Level 80.06
3rd Support Level 80.06

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52-Week High 103.80
Fibonacci 61.8% 92.77
Fibonacci 50% 89.36
Fibonacci 38.2% 85.95
Last Price 80.06s
52-Week Low 74.92

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