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Cotton #2 Jul '26 (CTN26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Rallies on Tuesday

Cotton futures rallied on Tuesday, with contracts 145 to 159 points higher at the close. Crude oil was up another $1.76 per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.254.

Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 73% of the US cotton crop squared as of Sunday, 1% ahead of normal. The crop was also 32% setting bolls, matching the 5-year average pace. Condition ratings were pegged at 45% good/excellent, up 1 percentage point on the week. The Brugler500 index was up 1 point to 332. Ratings in TX slipped 2 points, with GA steady.

The Cotlook A Index was down 75 points on 7/20 at 87.65 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were down 1,038 on July 20, with the certified stocks level at 97,800 bales. The Adjusted World Price was raised by 3.52 cents last week to 65.37 cents/lb.

Oct 26 Cotton  closed at 78.96, up 159 points,

Dec 26 Cotton  closed at 80.42, up 150 points,

Mar 27 Cotton  closed at 81.74, up 145 points

On the date of publication, Austin Schro... 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
06/24/26
Expiration Date
07/09/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
113,271 (+2,219)
218,549 (+11,958)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
134,337 (-3,117)
38,890 (-10,136)
Producers - Long / Short
44,350 (+634)
178,253 (+8,075)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
55,069 (-511)
26,444 (+1,787)
Managed Money - Long / Short
66,685 (+2,500)
22,759 (-7,072)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
67,652 (-5,617)
16,131 (-3,064)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
70.66 +7.78%
on 06/26/26
77.96 -2.31%
on 06/17/26
+4.90 (+6.88%)
since 06/09/26
3-Month
70.66 +7.78%
on 06/26/26
88.88 -14.31%
on 05/13/26
+0.84 (+1.12%)
since 04/09/26
52-Week
64.69 +17.73%
on 02/06/26
88.88 -14.31%
on 05/13/26
+5.17 (+7.28%)
since 07/09/25

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Cotton Rallies on Tuesday

Cotton futures rallied on Tuesday, with contracts 145 to 159 points higher at the close. Crude oil was up another $1.76 per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.254. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress...

CTZ26 : 80.42s (+1.90%)
CTV26 : 78.96s (+2.06%)
CTZ26 : 80.42s (+1.90%)
Sugar Prices Settle Higher on Crude Oil Strength

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.06 (+0.40%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +2.10 (+0.45%). Sugar prices settled higher on Tuesday, supported by crude...

CLU26 : 84.34s (+2.26%)
SBV26 : 14.88s (+0.40%)
SWV26 : 469.30s (+0.45%)
Short Covering Lifts Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Tuesday closed up +87 (+1.58%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +76 (+1.86%). Cocoa prices settled higher on Tuesday amid some short covering as...

CCU26 : 5,607s (+1.58%)
CAZ26 : 4,235s (+1.78%)
Coffee Prices Erase Early Gains on Forecasts for Dry Weather in Brazil

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Tuesday closed down -2.45 (-0.75%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -66 (-1.70%). Coffee prices gave up an early advance on Tuesday and settled...

RMU26 : 3,818s (-1.70%)
KCU26 : 322.10s (-0.75%)
Cotton Rallying on Tuesday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 140 to 147 points higher. Futures were up 9 to 37 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil is up another $1.78 per barrel, with the US dollar index up...

CTZ26 : 80.42s (+1.90%)
CTV26 : 78.96s (+2.06%)
CTZ26 : 80.42s (+1.90%)
Rising Crude Oil Prices Support Sugar

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.15 (+1.01%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +3.70 (+0.79%). Sugar prices are climbing today, supported by crude oil's strength....

CLU26 : 84.34s (+2.26%)
SBV26 : 14.88s (+0.40%)
SWV26 : 469.30s (+0.45%)
Cocoa Prices Consolidate Above Last Week’s Lows

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +90 (+1.63%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +74 (+1.81%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today amid some short covering as they consolidate...

CCU26 : 5,607s (+1.58%)
CAZ26 : 4,235s (+1.78%)
Arabica Coffee Advances as Brazil Rains Threaten to Delay the Coffee Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +2.15 (+0.66%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -45 (-1.16%). Coffee prices are mixed today. Arabica coffee is climbing today amid forecasts...

RMU26 : 3,818s (-1.70%)
KCU26 : 322.10s (-0.75%)
Cotton Posting Tuesday Morning Strength

Cotton price action early on Tuesday is 60 to 95 points higher on Tuesday morning. Futures were up 9 to 37 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil was up another 65 cents per barrel, with the...

CTZ26 : 80.42s (+1.90%)
CTV26 : 78.96s (+2.06%)
CTZ26 : 80.42s (+1.90%)
Cotton Holds onto Gains on Monday

Cotton futures were up 9 to 37 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil was up another 65 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.209. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 73% of...

CTZ26 : 80.42s (+1.90%)
CTV26 : 78.96s (+2.06%)
CTZ26 : 80.42s (+1.90%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 76.16
2nd Resistance Point 76.16
1st Resistance Point 76.16
Last Price 76.16s
1st Support Level 76.16
2nd Support Level 76.16
3rd Support Level 76.16

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52-Week High 88.88
Fibonacci 61.8% 79.64
Fibonacci 50% 76.79
Last Price 76.16s
Fibonacci 38.2% 73.93
52-Week Low 64.69

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