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Cotton #2 Oct '26 (CTV26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Fading Back to Start Turnaround Tuesday

Cotton is trading with early Tuesday losses of 131 to 188 points. Futures posted 170 to 180 point gains across most front month contracts.  Crude oil was $2.91 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.293 lower.

Weekly Crop Progress data showed 89% of the US cotton setting bolls as of Sunday, with 29% of the crop with bolls opening. Condition ratings were pegged at 39% good/excellent, up 2  percentage points on the week. The Brugler500 index was down another 2 points to 302 as poor/very poor ratings were up 3%.

The Seam reported sales of 2987 bales on Friday at an average price of 82.62 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was up 300 points on August 28 at 101.30 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were down 3,149 bales on 8/28, with the certified stocks level at 63,178 bales. The Adjusted World Price was raised by another 190 points last week to 71.52 cents/lb. 

Oct 26 Cotton  closed at 91.7, up 178 points, currently down 188 points

Dec 26 Cotton  closed at 93.14, up... 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
09/24/26 (23 days)
Expiration Date
10/08/26 (37 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 25, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
127,389 (-495)
260,837 (+13,752)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
159,332 (+9,934)
36,429 (-5,321)
Producers - Long / Short
44,356 (+496)
214,516 (+11,267)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
64,206 (-151)
27,494 (+3,325)
Managed Money - Long / Short
104,495 (+12,490)
16,202 (-3,131)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
54,837 (-2,556)
20,227 (-2,190)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
79.68 +12.73%
on 08/03/26
92.15 -2.53%
on 08/31/26
+9.32 (+11.58%)
since 07/31/26
3-Month
73.10 +22.87%
on 06/10/26
92.15 -2.53%
on 08/31/26
+11.09 (+14.09%)
since 06/01/26
52-Week
65.87 +36.36%
on 12/16/25
92.15 -2.53%
on 08/31/26
+20.37 (+29.33%)
since 08/29/25

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Cotton Fading Back to Start Turnaround Tuesday

Cotton is trading with early Tuesday losses of 131 to 188 points. Futures posted 170 to 180 point gains across most front month contracts. Crude oil was $2.91 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.293...

CTZ26 : 91.02 (-2.28%)
CTV26 : 89.82 (-2.05%)
CTZ26 : 91.02 (-2.28%)
Cotton Rallies to Close August

Cotton futures posted 170 to 180 point gains across most front month contracts. Crude oil was $2.91 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.293 lower. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 89% of the US cotton...

CTZ26 : 91.02 (-2.28%)
CTV26 : 89.82 (-2.05%)
CTZ26 : 91.02 (-2.28%)
Crop Progress

Crop Progress - 2026-08-31

MWZ26 : 7.6675 (+0.49%)
ZSX26 : 1300-4 (+0.97%)
XBX26 : 272.25 (+0.93%)
XEX26 : 77.93 (+0.43%)
SWZ26 : 523.60 (+0.63%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.5575 (-125.16%)
ZOZ26 : 376-0 (+0.80%)
ZRX26 : 15.675 (-0.32%)
MLZ26 : 248.75 (+1.43%)
Y2U26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCZ26 : 536-6 (-0.19%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Agricultural Prices

Agricultural Prices - 2026-08-31

KGV26 : 0.9170s (+1.98%)
ZSX26 : 1300-4 (+0.97%)
KIF27 : 298.00 (unch)
XBX26 : 272.25 (+0.93%)
KOX26 : 4,971 (-0.04%)
SWZ26 : 523.60 (+0.63%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.5575 (-125.16%)
ZOZ26 : 376-0 (+0.80%)
BJV26 : 1.6220 (+0.12%)
ZMZ26 : 347.1 (+0.52%)
MLZ26 : 248.75 (+1.43%)
ZCZ26 : 536-6 (-0.19%)
Global Supply Fears Underpin Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.25 (+1.42%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) did not trade, with markets closed in the UK for a holiday. NY sugar settled sharply...

SBV26 : 17.86 (+0.28%)
SWZ26 : 523.60 (+0.63%)
Cocoa Prices Rise on Concern Over West African Cocoa Quality

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +123 (+1.85%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) did not trade, with markets in the UK closed for a holiday. NY cocoa extended its sharp three-session...

CCZ26 : 6,591 (-2.66%)
CAZ26 : 4,826 (-0.68%)
Arabica Coffee Posts Moderate Losses as Prices Consolidate

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down 1.35 (-0.43%) on Monday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26) did not trade, as markets were closed in the UK for a holiday. Arabica coffee settled lower...

KCZ26 : 302.25 (-2.97%)
Cotton Posting Monday Rally

Cotton futures are showing 170 to 190 point gains across most contracts. Crude oil is $2.38 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.248 lower. Commitment of Traders data showed managed money adding another...

CTZ26 : 91.02 (-2.28%)
CTV26 : 89.82 (-2.05%)
CTZ26 : 91.02 (-2.28%)
Sugar Prices Supported by the Outlook for a Global Deficit

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.23 (+1.31%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is not trading, with markets closed today in the UK for a holiday. NY sugar is moving higher...

SBV26 : 17.86 (+0.28%)
SWZ26 : 523.60 (+0.63%)
West African Cocoa Crop Concerns Underpin Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +106 (+1.59%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is not trading, with markets in the UK closed today for a holiday. NY cocoa extended its sharp three-session...

CCZ26 : 6,591 (-2.66%)
CAZ26 : 4,826 (-0.68%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Relative Strength just crossed below 70%. The market has dropped from overbought territory. Beware of a potential mean reversion.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 95.16
2nd Resistance Point 93.65
1st Resistance Point 92.68
Last Price 89.82
1st Support Level 90.20
2nd Support Level 88.69
3rd Support Level 87.72

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52-Week High 92.15
Last Price 89.82
Fibonacci 61.8% 82.11
Fibonacci 50% 79.01
Fibonacci 38.2% 75.91
52-Week Low 65.87

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