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Cotton #2 Dec '21 (CTZ21)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Extending Higher on Monday Morning

Cotton prices are up 34 to 47 points on Monday morning. Futures were back to rally mode on Friday, with front month up 116 to 130 points at the close. December was 40 points higher on the week. Crude oil was $1.15 per barrel higher, with the US dollar index $0.320 lower.

Commitment of Traders data showed managed money adding another 10,591 contracts to their net long in cotton futures and options during the week ending on August 11. That net long stood at 78,870 contracts on Tuesday, the largest in over 2 years.

Export Sales data has 2025/26 accumulated export business at 11.977 million RB, which is 107% of the USDA export projection. Accumulated shipments were 11.198 million RB to round out the marketing year. New crop business at 4.026 million RB is 25% above the same period last year. 

The Cotlook A Index was steady on August 13 on Wednesday at 94.95 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were down 1,779 bales on Wednesday, with the certified stocks level at 75,985... 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
11/23/21
Expiration Date
12/08/21 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Dec '21
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 11, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
123,648 (+5,356)
237,174 (+13,756)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
143,727 (+9,312)
40,472 (+2,433)
Producers - Long / Short
43,299 (+401)
193,298 (+9,607)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
63,991 (+3,459)
27,518 (+2,653)
Managed Money - Long / Short
86,139 (+10,186)
19,359 (-1,273)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
57,588 (-874)
21,113 (+3,706)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
108.90 +2.43%
on 12/03/21
121.63 -8.29%
on 11/17/21
-5.00 (-4.29%)
since 11/08/21
3-Month
88.95 +25.41%
on 09/20/21
121.67 -8.32%
on 11/02/21
+17.47 (+18.57%)
since 09/08/21
52-Week
70.90 +57.33%
on 12/09/20
121.67 -8.32%
on 11/02/21
+40.53 (+57.07%)
since 12/08/20

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ZSX26 : 1212-4 (+1.68%)
CTZ26 : 85.58 (+0.92%)
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Cotton Heads into the Weekend with Strength

Cotton futures were back to rally mode on Friday, with front month up 116 to 130 points at the close. December was 40 points higher on the week. Crude oil was $1.15 per barrel higher, with the US dollar...

CTZ26 : 85.58 (+0.92%)
CTV26 : 84.31 (+0.85%)
CTZ26 : 85.58 (+0.92%)
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RMX26 : 3,665 (+1.98%)
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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 111.55
2nd Resistance Point 111.55
1st Resistance Point 111.55
Last Price 111.55s
1st Support Level 111.55
2nd Support Level 111.55
3rd Support Level 111.55

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52-Week High 121.67
Last Price 111.55s
Fibonacci 61.8% 102.28
Fibonacci 50% 96.29
Fibonacci 38.2% 90.29
52-Week Low 70.90

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