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Cotton #2 Dec '25 (CTZ25)

67.25s -0.25 (-0.37%) 07/31/25 [ICE/US]
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Quote Overview for Thu, Jul 31st, 2025
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Day Low
67.16
Day High
67.85
Open 67.73
Previous Close 67.50 67.50
Volume 18,265 18,265
Open Interest 156,327 156,327
Stochastic %K 14.87% 14.87%
Weighted Alpha -6.16 -6.16
5-Day Change -1.46 (-2.12%) -1.46 (-2.12%)
52-Week Range 64.24 - 73.90 64.24 - 73.90
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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Slipping Lower on Thursday

Cotton futures are trading with 3 to 18 point losses at the Thursday midday, as outside markets are continuing to add pressure. The US dollar index is up $0.169 to $99.770, as crude oil futures are 74 cents/barrel higher. 

This morning’s Export Sales report indicated a total of 39,124 RB of old crop cotton in the week ending on July 24, the highest in 3 weeks. Sales for new crop were 71,683 RB. Shipments were 230,949 RB which was a 3-week high. 

The Seam showed sales of 326 bales on Wednesday, with an average price of 64.83 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was down 60 points at 78.20 cents on July 30. ICE cotton stocks were steady on 7/29, with the certified stocks level at 21,617 bales. USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) was up 23 points last week at 54.95 cents/lb. It will be updated later today.

Oct 25 Cotton  is at 66.08, up 18 points,

Dec 25 Cotton  is at 67.47, down 3 points,

Mar 26 Cotton  is at 68.77, down 7 points

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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
$1,771/1,610
First Notice Date
11/21/25 (113 days)
Expiration Date
12/08/25 (130 days)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Dec '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 22, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
104,381 (+3,866)
77,445 (+1,796)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
64,278 (+344)
91,528 (+2,511)
Producers - Long / Short
43,328 (+2,051)
58,969 (+843)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
55,216 (+1,175)
12,639 (+313)
Managed Money - Long / Short
28,932 (-1,508)
70,387 (+277)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
35,346 (+1,852)
21,141 (+2,234)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
67.13 +0.18%
on 07/09/25
Period Open: 68.13
69.15 -2.75%
on 07/18/25
-0.88 (-1.29%)
since 06/30/25
3-Month
66.27 +1.48%
on 06/23/25
Period Open: 67.79
70.55 -4.68%
on 05/07/25
-0.54 (-0.80%)
since 04/30/25
52-Week
64.24 +4.69%
on 04/04/25
Period Open: 72.10
73.90 -9.00%
on 10/07/24
-4.85 (-6.73%)
since 07/30/24

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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 68.37
2nd Resistance Point 68.11
1st Resistance Point 67.68
Last Price 67.25s
1st Support Level 66.99
2nd Support Level 66.73
3rd Support Level 66.30

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52-Week High 73.90
Fibonacci 61.8% 70.21
Fibonacci 50% 69.07
Fibonacci 38.2% 67.93
Last Price 67.25s
52-Week Low 64.24

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