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Cotton #2 Oct '28 (CTV28)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Closes the Week with Strength

Cotton futures closed the Friday session with contracts 25 to 40 points higher, as March posted a 74 point gain this week. Crude oil futures were $1.45 per barrel lower at $56.90. The US dollar index was up $0.054 to $97.735. 

The 12/24 online auction from The Seam showed sales of 6,914 bales at an average price of 61.96 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was up 50 points on December 24 at 74.00 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were steady on Wednesday with the certified stocks level at 11,600 bales. The Adjusted World Price remains at 49.99 cents/lb, after not being reported this week due to the government being closed for the holiday. 

Mar 26 Cotton  closed at 64.49, up 25 points,

May 26 Cotton  closed at 65.78, up 29 points,

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 66.95, up 37 points

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All informatio... 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
09/25/28 (1002 days)
Expiration Date
10/09/28 (1016 days)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Oct '28
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 16, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
133,200 (+4,280)
92,957 (+1,571)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
82,518 (+2,248)
121,118 (+4,674)
Producers - Long / Short
67,079 (+1,971)
68,293 (-454)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
51,582 (+1,436)
10,125 (+1,152)
Managed Money - Long / Short
44,258 (+2,085)
100,881 (+2,419)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
38,260 (+163)
20,237 (+2,255)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
68.90 +0.68%
on 12/23/25
69.96 -0.84%
on 11/28/25
-0.27 (-0.39%)
since 11/26/25

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Cotton Closes the Week with Strength

Cotton futures closed the Friday session with contracts 25 to 40 points higher, as March posted a 74 point gain this week. Crude oil futures were $1.45 per barrel lower at $56.90. The US dollar index was...

CTK26 : 65.78s (+0.44%)
CTH26 : 64.49s (+0.39%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
NY Sugar Prices Fall Back on Some Long Liquidation Pressure

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed down -0.12 (-0.78%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +3.30 (+0.76%), and the London market on Friday remained closed...

SBH26 : 15.17s (-0.78%)
SWH26 : 435.20s (unch)
Cocoa Prices See Some Long Liquidation Pressure

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) Friday closed down -13 (-0.22%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -87 (-2.02%) on Wednesday, and the market remained closed on Friday as part of the Christmas...

CCH26 : 5,953s (-0.22%)
CAH26 : 4,216s (unch)
Coffee Prices Rally on Brazilian Heat Wave

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Friday closed up +5.10 (+1.48%). January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) settled up +42 (+1.06%) on Wednesday, remaining closed on Friday as part of the Christmas holiday....

RMH26 : 3,858s (unch)
KCH26 : 350.25s (+1.48%)
Cotton Posting Gains on Friday

Cotton futures are showing gains of 25 to 45 points so far at midday despite weaker outside markets. Crude oil futures are $1.13 per barrel lower at $57.22. The US dollar index is up $0.069 to $97.745....

CTK26 : 65.78s (+0.44%)
CTH26 : 64.49s (+0.39%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
NY Sugar Prices Fall Back on Some Long Liquidation Pressure

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.11 (-0.72%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +3.30 (+0.76%), and the London market on Friday remained closed as part...

SBH26 : 15.17s (-0.78%)
SWH26 : 435.20s (unch)
Cocoa Prices See Some Long Liquidation Pressure

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -8 (-0.13%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -87 (-2.02%) on Wednesday, and the market remained closed on Friday as part of the Christmas holiday....

CCH26 : 5,953s (-0.22%)
CAH26 : 4,216s (unch)
Coffee Prices Rally on Brazilian Heat Wave

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +4.35 (+1.26%). January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) settled up +42 (+1.06%) on Wednesday, remaining closed today as part of the Christmas holiday. Coffee prices...

RMH26 : 3,858s (unch)
KCH26 : 350.25s (+1.48%)
Cotton Starting Post-Christmas Trade with Gains

Cotton price action is 33 to 40 points higher so far on Friday. Futures found buyers heading into Christmas, with contracts up 23 to 35 points on Wednesday. Crude oil futures were another 12 cents per...

CTK26 : 65.78s (+0.44%)
CTH26 : 64.49s (+0.39%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Post Strength into Christmas Break

Cotton futures found buyers heading into Christmas, with contracts up 23 to 35 points on Wednesday. Crude oil futures were another 12 cents per barrel higher at $58.50. The US dollar index was back up...

CTK26 : 65.78s (+0.44%)
CTH26 : 64.49s (+0.39%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 69.37
2nd Resistance Point 69.37
1st Resistance Point 69.37
Last Price 69.37s
1st Support Level 69.37
2nd Support Level 69.37
3rd Support Level 69.37

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52-Week High 70.26
Fibonacci 61.8% 69.74
Fibonacci 50% 69.58
Fibonacci 38.2% 69.42
Last Price 69.37s
52-Week Low 68.90

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