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Cotton #2 Mar '26 (CTH26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Extends Higher on Tuesday

Cotton futures followed the Monday strength with Tuesday gains of 40 to 45 points at the close. Crude oil futures were back down $1.35 per barrel at $56.97. The US dollar index was up $0.353 at $98.335. 

Export sale commitments for cotton have reached 6.5 million RB as of 12/25, down 15% from the same week last year. That is 57% of the USDA estimate and well behind the 75% average pace to meet that projection.

The Seam’s online auction showed sales of 27,248 bales on January 5 at an average price of 59.70 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was down 25 points on Tuesday at 74.05 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were steady on 1/5 with the certified stocks level at 11,510 bales. The Adjusted World Price was updated to 50.76 cents/lb last week, up 74 points from the week prior. 

Mar 26 Cotton  closed at 65.06, up 41 points,

May 26 Cotton  closed at 66.43, up 44 points,

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 67.74, up 43 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
$1,254/1,140
First Notice Date
02/23/26 (48 days)
Expiration Date
03/09/26 (62 days)

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 30, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
134,056 (+2,298)
103,961 (+3,552)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
81,162 (+722)
112,119 (+46)
Producers - Long / Short
68,494 (+1,653)
75,773 (+2,014)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
50,237 (+149)
12,863 (+1,042)
Managed Money - Long / Short
44,182 (-757)
92,738 (-1,924)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
36,980 (+1,479)
19,381 (+1,970)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
62.97 +3.72%
on 12/16/25
65.76 -0.68%
on 01/06/26
+1.38 (+2.16%)
since 12/05/25
3-Month
62.97 +3.72%
on 12/16/25
67.57 -3.34%
on 10/29/25
-1.07 (-1.61%)
since 10/07/25
52-Week
62.97 +3.72%
on 12/16/25
71.99 -9.28%
on 04/02/25
-5.34 (-7.56%)
since 01/07/25

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Cotton Extends Higher on Tuesday

Cotton futures followed the Monday strength with Tuesday gains of 40 to 45 points at the close. Crude oil futures were back down $1.35 per barrel at $56.97. The US dollar index was up $0.353 at $98.335....

CTK26 : 66.69 (+0.39%)
CTH26 : 65.30 (+0.37%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Finish Higher as the Brazilian Real Rallies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.03 (+0.20%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +2.50 (+0.59%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses on Tuesday and settled...

SBH26 : 14.76s (+0.20%)
^USDBRL : 5.37250 (+0.01%)
SWH26 : 423.60s (+0.59%)
Cocoa Prices Slide as Dollar Strength Spurs Long Liquidation Pressures

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -123 (-2.02%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -67 (-1.54%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Tuesday, giving back some of Monday's sharp...

DXY00 : 98.522 (-0.06%)
CCH26 : 5,954s (-2.02%)
CAH26 : 4,290s (-1.54%)
Coffee Prices Surge on Brazil Dryness and Brazilian Real Strength

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Tuesday closed up +14.50 (+4.04%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +89 (+2.27%). Coffee prices rallied sharply on Tuesday, with arabica posting a 4-week high....

^USDBRL : 5.37250 (+0.01%)
RMH26 : 4,007s (+2.27%)
KCH26 : 373.85s (+4.04%)
Cotton Extending Gains to Tuesday

Cotton futures are up 50 to 60 points so far on Tuesday, following the Monday strength. Crude oil futures were back down 42 cents per barrel at $57.90. The US dollar index is up $0.328 at $98.310. Export...

CTK26 : 66.69 (+0.39%)
CTH26 : 65.30 (+0.37%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Recover Amid Strength in the Brazilian Real

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.02 (+0.14%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +1.90 (+0.45%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses today and are slightly higher as strength...

SBH26 : 14.76s (+0.20%)
^USDBRL : 5.37250 (+0.01%)
SWH26 : 423.60s (+0.59%)
Dollar Strength Spurs Long Liquidation Pressures in Cocoa Futures

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -120 (-1.97%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -65 (-1.49%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today, giving back some of Monday's sharp gains. Dollar...

DXY00 : 98.522 (-0.06%)
CCH26 : 5,954s (-2.02%)
CAH26 : 4,290s (-1.54%)
Arabica Coffee Soars on Brazil Dryness and Brazilian Real Strength

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +13.30 (+3.70%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is up +63 (+1.61%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today, with arabica posting a 4-week high. Below-average...

^USDBRL : 5.37250 (+0.01%)
RMH26 : 4,007s (+2.27%)
KCH26 : 373.85s (+4.04%)
Cotton Rally Extending to Tuesday AM Trade

Cotton price action is up another 40 to 64 points on Tuesday morning. Futures posted gains for 55 to 64 points in the nearbys on Monday to rally out of the holiday slowed weeks. Crude oil futures were...

CTK26 : 66.69 (+0.39%)
CTH26 : 65.30 (+0.37%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Rally on Monday

Cotton futures posted gains for 55 to 64 points in the nearbys on Monday to rally out of the holiday slowed weeks. Crude oil futures were back up $1.08 per barrel at $58.34. The US dollar index was down...

CTK26 : 66.69 (+0.39%)
CTH26 : 65.30 (+0.37%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 66.77
2nd Resistance Point 66.27
1st Resistance Point 65.66
Last Price 65.31
1st Support Level 64.55
2nd Support Level 64.05
3rd Support Level 63.44

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52-Week High 71.99
Fibonacci 61.8% 68.54
Fibonacci 50% 67.48
Fibonacci 38.2% 66.42
Last Price 65.31
52-Week Low 62.97

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