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Cotton #2 Mar '26 (CTH26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Slips Lower into the Long Weekend

Cotton futures posted Friday losses of 15 to 20 points at the close, as March held up for a 105 point gain on the week. Crude oil futures were down 3 cents per barrel on the day at $62.81. The US dollar index was down $0.067 to $96.770. The markets will be closed on Monday for President’s Day. 

USDA’s Export Sales data has 8.034 million RB of cotton export commitments, which is 12% below last year. That is 71% of USDA’s revised export projection, back from the 88% average pace.  

CFTC data showed a total of 3,856 contracts added to the spec net short position in the week ending on 2/10. Managed money was net short 75,602 contracts as of Tuesday.

The Seam showed sales of 15,617 bales sold on 2/12, averaging 57.90 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was 25 points higher on Thursday at 73.55 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were up another 3,808 bales February 12, with the certified stocks level at 106,040 bales. The Adjusted World Price was trimmed to 49.39 cents/lb on T... 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
02/23/26 (9 days)
Expiration Date
03/09/26 (23 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 10, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
168,492 (-18,162)
118,425 (-25,831)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
99,841 (-1,947)
151,167 (+6,635)
Producers - Long / Short
99,265 (-14,862)
101,485 (-15,336)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
60,961 (+3,772)
8,674 (-3,423)
Managed Money - Long / Short
42,098 (-2,370)
118,611 (+1,807)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
57,743 (+423)
32,556 (+4,828)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
60.90 +1.99%
on 02/06/26
65.20 -4.74%
on 01/14/26
-2.77 (-4.27%)
since 01/13/26
3-Month
60.90 +1.99%
on 02/06/26
65.76 -5.55%
on 01/06/26
-2.42 (-3.75%)
since 11/13/25
52-Week
60.90 +1.99%
on 02/06/26
71.99 -13.72%
on 04/02/25
-8.07 (-11.50%)
since 02/13/25

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Cotton Slips Lower into the Long Weekend

Cotton futures posted Friday losses of 15 to 20 points at the close, as March held up for a 105 point gain on the week. Crude oil futures were down 3 cents per barrel on the day at $62.81. The US dollar...

CTK26 : 64.13s (-0.31%)
CTH26 : 62.11s (-0.29%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Technical Short Covering Supports Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.03 (+0.22%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +21.00 (+5.58%). Sugar prices moved higher on Friday as the recent selloff pushed...

SBK26 : 13.49s (+0.07%)
SWK26 : 397.10s (-0.95%)
Cocoa Prices Retreat as Global Supplies Mount and Demand Falters

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Friday closed down -51 (-1.40%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -45 (-1.72%). Cocoa prices extended their six-week-long plunge on Friday, with NY cocoa...

CCK26 : 3,673s (-1.37%)
CAK26 : 2,586s (-1.67%)
Coffee Prices Gain as Lower Prices Spark Demand

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.40 (+0.13%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +24 (+0.63%). Coffee prices moved higher for a second day on Friday, with robusta posting...

RMK26 : 3,800s (+0.93%)
KCK26 : 298.30s (+0.29%)
Cotton Falling into the Long Weekend

Cotton futures are trading with 25 to 32 points at Friday’s midday. Crude oil futures are up $0.27 per barrel on the day at $63.11. The US dollar index was up $0.082 to $96.755. The markets will be closed...

CTK26 : 64.13s (-0.31%)
CTH26 : 62.11s (-0.29%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Oversold Conditions Spark Mild Short Covering in Sugar Futures

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.01 (+0.07%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +8.90 (+2.37%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on some technical short-covering after...

SBK26 : 13.49s (+0.07%)
SWK26 : 397.10s (-0.95%)
Abundant Supplies and Tepid Demand Pressure Cocoa Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -42 (-1.16%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -30 (-1.15%). Cocoa prices remain under pressure, extending their six-week-long plunge today, with...

CCK26 : 3,673s (-1.37%)
CAK26 : 2,586s (-1.67%)
Coffee Prices Push Higher on Renewed Roaster Demand

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +3.25 (+1.08%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is up +67 (+1.75%). Coffee prices are moving higher for a second day today, with robusta posting a 1-week...

RMK26 : 3,800s (+0.93%)
KCK26 : 298.30s (+0.29%)
Cotton Slipping on Friday Morning

Cotton price action is down 25 to 30 points across the front months Futures posted Thursday gains of 25 to 30 points in the front months at the close. Crude oil futures were down $1.72 per barrel on the...

CTK26 : 64.13s (-0.31%)
CTH26 : 62.11s (-0.29%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Closes with Thursday Gains

Cotton futures posted Thursday gains of 25 to 30 points in the front months at the close. Crude oil futures were down $1.72 per barrel on the day at $62.91. The US dollar index was up $0.090 to $96.92....

CTK26 : 64.13s (-0.31%)
CTH26 : 62.11s (-0.29%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 63.16
2nd Resistance Point 62.78
1st Resistance Point 62.45
Last Price 62.11s
1st Support Level 61.74
2nd Support Level 61.36
3rd Support Level 61.03

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52-Week High 71.99
Fibonacci 61.8% 67.75
Fibonacci 50% 66.44
Fibonacci 38.2% 65.14
Last Price 62.11s
52-Week Low 60.90

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