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Cotton #2 May '26 (CTK26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Extending Rebound on Tuesday Morning

Cotton prices are up 60 to 93 points so far on Tuesday morning. Futures were up 36 to 62 points in most contracts on Monday. The US dollar index was $0.288 lower at $98.140. Crude Oil as up $5.26 at the close.

The weekly NASS Crop Progress report showed 66% of the US cotton crop planted as of 5/31, 1% below normal. The crop was also 7% squared, matching the average pace. 

The Seam reported sales on 1,730 bales on Friday at an average of 74.18 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was up 60 points on 5/29 at 86.70 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were up 12,477 on May 29 with the certified stocks level at 237,993 bales. The Adjusted World Price was down another 519 points on Thursday at 63.49 cents/lb.

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 76.64, up 49 points, currently up 93 points

Dec 26 Cotton  closed at 80.16, up 57 points, currently up 77 points

Mar 27 Cotton  closed at 81.32, up 60 points, currently up 71 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
$2,343/2,130
First Notice Date
04/24/26
Expiration Date
05/06/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 26, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
114,884 (+3,937)
211,635 (-2,857)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
135,684 (-1,594)
48,010 (+3,202)
Producers - Long / Short
40,816 (+1,659)
169,409 (-5,386)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
56,694 (-1,645)
24,852 (-1,394)
Managed Money - Long / Short
77,210 (-5,428)
21,926 (-1,047)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
58,474 (+3,834)
26,084 (+4,249)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
70.30 +16.23%
on 04/08/26
83.23 -1.83%
on 05/05/26
+10.04 (+14.01%)
since 04/06/26
3-Month
63.05 +29.60%
on 02/09/26
83.23 -1.83%
on 05/05/26
+18.67 (+29.62%)
since 02/06/26
52-Week
62.86 +29.99%
on 02/06/26
83.23 -1.83%
on 05/05/26
+10.11 (+14.12%)
since 05/06/25

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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 81.71
2nd Resistance Point 81.71
1st Resistance Point 81.71
Last Price 81.71s
1st Support Level 81.71
2nd Support Level 81.71
3rd Support Level 81.71

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52-Week High 83.23
Last Price 81.71s
Fibonacci 61.8% 75.45
Fibonacci 50% 73.04
Fibonacci 38.2% 70.64
52-Week Low 62.86

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