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Cotton #2 May '26 (CTK26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Rally on Monday

Cotton posted Monday gains of 206 to 234 points across the front months at the close, as traders came out of the weekend with a better feeling on the Chinese situation. Crude oil was down $4.49 to $94.22, with the US dollar index down $0.894 to $99.468. 

US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Chinese counterparts met this weekend in Paris to prep for the meeting between President Trump and President Xi later this month. Following the meeting it was noted that China was open to buying more US ag goods, specifically more non-soybean row crops, i.e. possibly cotton.

The Seam showed sales on 4,207 bales on Friday, averaging 59.31 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was up 5 points on March 13 at 75.75 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on 3/13, with the certified stocks level at 116,789 bales. The Adjusted World Price was back up just 6 points on Thursday to 51.50 cents/lb. 

May 26 Cotton  closed at 68.19, up 234 points,

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 70.06, up 217... 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
04/24/26 (39 days)
Expiration Date
05/06/26 (51 days)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 May '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 10, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
137,358 (-1,247)
119,008 (+4,926)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
115,992 (+3,732)
137,023 (-3,334)
Producers - Long / Short
60,520 (-181)
92,185 (-1,716)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
63,995 (-5,176)
13,980 (+2,532)
Managed Money - Long / Short
45,063 (+2,752)
113,013 (-3,497)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
70,929 (+980)
24,010 (+163)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
63.50 +7.56%
on 02/18/26
68.75 -0.65%
on 03/16/26
+4.66 (+7.32%)
since 02/17/26
3-Month
62.86 +8.65%
on 02/06/26
68.75 -0.65%
on 03/16/26
+3.77 (+5.84%)
since 12/17/25
52-Week
62.86 +8.65%
on 02/06/26
72.65 -5.99%
on 04/01/25
-3.14 (-4.40%)
since 03/17/25

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Cotton Rally on Monday

Cotton posted Monday gains of 206 to 234 points across the front months at the close, as traders came out of the weekend with a better feeling on the Chinese situation. Crude oil was down $4.49 to $94.22,...

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Slumping Crude Oil Pressures Sugar Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Monday closed down -0.18 (-1.25%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -1.30 (-0.31%). Sugar prices were under pressure on Monday from weakness in...

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Dollar Weakness Boosts Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Monday closed up +121 (+3.67%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +85 (+3.53%). Cocoa prices recovered from early losses on Monday and rallied sharply after a...

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Concerns Over Supply Disruptions Lift Coffee Prices

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Monday closed up by +7.70 (+2.70%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +20 (+0.58%). Coffee prices shook off early losses on Monday and settled higher on supply...

RMK26 : 3,475s (+0.58%)
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Cotton Rallying on Monday

Cotton futures are trading with 158 to 255 gains so far on Monday. Crude oil is down $3.19 to $95.51, with the US dollar index down $0.362 to $100.00. US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Chinese counterparts...

CTN26 : 70.40 (+0.49%)
CTK26 : 68.55 (+0.53%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Weighed Down by Weakness in Crude Oil

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.20 (-1.39%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -2.50 (-0.60%). Sugar prices are sliding today amid weakness in crude oil prices. WTI crude...

SBK26 : 14.19s (-1.25%)
SWK26 : 413.70s (-0.31%)
Cocoa Prices Rebound as the Dollar Falters

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +116 (+3.52%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +70 (+2.90%). Cocoa prices recovered from early losses today and turned sharply higher, as a -0.50% fall...

CCK26 : 3,418s (+3.67%)
CAK26 : 2,496s (+3.53%)
Coffee Prices Rebound on Concerns Over Supply Disruptions

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up by +7.20 (+2.52%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +16 (+0.46%). Coffee prices shook off early losses today and turned higher on supply concerns, as the...

RMK26 : 3,475s (+0.58%)
KCK26 : 292.85s (+2.70%)
Orange Juice Prices Are Headed Higher. 1 Trade to Make Now.

May orange juice futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

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Cotton Coming out Of the Weekend with Sharp Gains

Cotton price action is up 120 to 163 points on Monday morning. Futures posted Friday gains of as little as 7 points in some deferreds, with front months up as much as 74 points. May was up 165 points on...

CTN26 : 70.40 (+0.49%)
CTK26 : 68.55 (+0.53%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 72.18
2nd Resistance Point 70.46
1st Resistance Point 69.33
Last Price 68.54
1st Support Level 66.48
2nd Support Level 64.76
3rd Support Level 63.63

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52-Week High 72.65
Fibonacci 61.8% 68.91
Last Price 68.54
Fibonacci 50% 67.76
Fibonacci 38.2% 66.60
52-Week Low 62.86

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