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Cotton #2 Mar '26 (CTH26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Head into the Weekend with Losses

Cotton futures posted 60 to 92 point losses across most contracts on Friday, with December down 192 points this week. Crude oil futures were 39 cents/barrel to $59.82 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.165 lower to $99.420.

The Thursday online auction from The Seam showed 2,261 bales sold with an average price of 63.81 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was unchanged on 11/6 at 76.55 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were steady on November 6 with the certified stocks level at 13,749 bales. The AWP continues to not be updated due to the government shutdown.

Dec 25 Cotton  closed at 63.62, down 92 points,

Mar 26 Cotton  closed at 65.14, down 63 points,

May 26 Cotton  closed at 66.35, down 63 points

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes.... 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
$1,430/1,300
First Notice Date
02/23/26 (107 days)
Expiration Date
03/09/26 (121 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Sep 23, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
135,015 (+5,900)
88,690 (+2,176)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
69,367 (-751)
114,787 (+2,020)
Producers - Long / Short
68,512 (+5,002)
63,663 (+1,458)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
53,814 (-272)
12,338 (-452)
Managed Money - Long / Short
34,556 (-572)
97,327 (+1,919)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
34,811 (-179)
17,460 (+101)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
64.45 +1.07%
on 10/14/25
67.57 -3.60%
on 10/29/25
-1.24 (-1.87%)
since 10/07/25
3-Month
64.45 +1.07%
on 10/14/25
70.00 -6.94%
on 08/13/25
-2.76 (-4.06%)
since 08/07/25
52-Week
64.45 +1.07%
on 10/14/25
73.99 -11.96%
on 11/08/24
-8.92 (-12.04%)
since 11/07/24

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Cotton Head into the Weekend with Losses

Cotton futures posted 60 to 92 point losses across most contracts on Friday, with December down 192 points this week. Crude oil futures were 39 cents/barrel to $59.82 on the day, with the US dollar index...

CTH26 : 65.14s (-0.96%)
CTZ25 : 63.62s (-1.43%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Tumble on Rising Global Sugar Production

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed down -0.09 (-0.63%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -3.30 (-0.80%). Sugar prices moved lower on Friday, with London sugar...

SBH26 : 14.10s (-0.63%)
SWH26 : 405.90s (-0.37%)
Cocoa Prices Weaken on the Prospects for Ample Global Supplies

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Friday closed down -172 (-2.78%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed down -112 (-2.53%). Cocoa prices fell sharply for a third day on Friday, posting 1-week...

CCH26 : 6,143s (-2.06%)
CAH26 : 4,416s (-2.65%)
Coffee Prices Sharply Higher as ICE Inventories Shrink

December arabica coffee (KCZ25 ) on Friday closed up +11.05 (+2.79%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed up +118 (+2.60%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Friday due to shrinking ICE...

RMF26 : 4,648s (+2.60%)
KCH26 : 385.85s (+1.79%)
Cotton Falling Lower on Friday

Cotton futures are trading with Friday midday losses of 69 to 92 points. Crude oil futures are 8 cents/barrel to $59.35 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.270 lower to $99.315. The Thursday online...

CTH26 : 65.14s (-0.96%)
CTZ25 : 63.62s (-1.43%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Undercut by the Outlook for Robust Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.35%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -2.70 (-0.65%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, with London sugar posting...

SBH26 : 14.10s (-0.63%)
SWH26 : 405.90s (-0.37%)
Cocoa Prices Sink on West African Cocoa Crop Optimism

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -173 (-2.80%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -113 (-2.55%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower for a third day today, posting 1-week lows. ...

CCH26 : 6,143s (-2.06%)
CAH26 : 4,416s (-2.65%)
Coffee Prices Supported by Tighter ICE Inventories

December arabica coffee (KCZ25 ) today is up +9.70 (+2.44%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) is up +121 (+2.67%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today due to shrinking ICE coffee inventories....

RMF26 : 4,648s (+2.60%)
KCH26 : 385.85s (+1.79%)
How Much Lower Will Cotton Prices Go?

March cotton futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

CTH26 : 65.14s (-0.96%)
Cotton Weakness Pushing to Friday Morning

Cotton price action is down 25 to 41 points so far on Friday morning. Futures were down 62 to 75 points in the front months on Thursday. Crude oil futures were down 7 cents/barrel to $59.53 on the day,...

CTH26 : 65.14s (-0.96%)
CTZ25 : 63.62s (-1.43%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 66.70
2nd Resistance Point 66.34
1st Resistance Point 65.74
Last Price 65.14s
1st Support Level 64.78
2nd Support Level 64.42
3rd Support Level 63.82

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52-Week High 73.99
Fibonacci 61.8% 70.35
Fibonacci 50% 69.22
Fibonacci 38.2% 68.09
Last Price 65.14s
52-Week Low 64.45

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