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Cotton #2 May '26 (CTK26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Fades Early Gains for Monday Losses at the Close

Cotton futures failed to hold the overnight gains, with contracts closing 20 to 25 points in the red. Crude oil futures were down $1.23 per barrel at $58.85 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.107 higher to $99.075.

Dated Export Sales data showed 292,146 RB of cotton sold in the week of 11/6, a MY high. That was well above the week prior and 27.55% larger than the same week last year. Shipments were 135,898 RB, down from the week prior.

The 12/5 online auction from The Seam showed 3,670 bales sold at an average price of 62.51 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was down 50 points on Thursday at 74.20 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were down 1,614 bales on December 5 with the certified stocks level at 13,971 bales. The Adjusted World Price was updated last week to 51.28 cents/lb last week, up 51 points from the previous week.

Mar 26 Cotton  closed at 63.68, down 25 points,

May 26 Cotton  closed at 64.76, down 24 points,

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 65.8, d... 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
04/24/26 (136 days)
Expiration Date
05/06/26 (148 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Oct 28, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
138,556 (-3,894)
82,845 (+4,899)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
75,358 (+3,311)
130,405 (-4,253)
Producers - Long / Short
70,068 (-3,524)
52,827 (+3,243)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
49,376 (-1,684)
10,906 (+342)
Managed Money - Long / Short
37,378 (+187)
110,980 (-6,117)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
37,980 (+3,124)
19,425 (+1,864)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
64.39 +0.85%
on 11/21/25
67.08 -3.19%
on 11/11/25
-1.41 (-2.13%)
since 11/07/25
3-Month
64.39 +0.85%
on 11/21/25
70.99 -8.52%
on 09/17/25
-4.80 (-6.88%)
since 09/09/25
52-Week
64.39 +0.85%
on 11/21/25
72.65 -10.61%
on 04/01/25
-7.69 (-10.59%)
since 12/09/24

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Cotton Fades Early Gains for Monday Losses at the Close

Cotton futures failed to hold the overnight gains, with contracts closing 20 to 25 points in the red. Crude oil futures were down $1.23 per barrel at $58.85 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.107...

CTK26 : 64.97 (+0.32%)
CTH26 : 63.92 (+0.38%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Settle Mixed on Higher Indian Sugar Production

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed up +0.02 (+0.14%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.00 (-0.70%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Tuesday. Ramped-up sugar production...

SBH26 : 14.82 (unch)
SWH26 : 421.60 (-0.24%)
Cocoa Prices Push Higher as the Global Cocoa Surplus Shrinks

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Monday closed up +5 (+0.09%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +63 (+1.55%). Cocoa prices extended last Friday's rally on Monday, with NY cocoa posting a...

CCH26 : 5,907 (+3.61%)
CAH26 : 4,239 (+2.89%)
Coffee Prices Fall Sharply on the Prospects of Abundant Supplies

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Monday closed down -8.65 (-2.31%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -77 (-1.79%). Coffee prices fell sharply on Monday, with arabica dropping to a 2-week...

RMH26 : 4,129 (+0.90%)
KCH26 : 372.05 (+1.60%)
Cotton Starting Monday with Gains

Cotton futures are slipping back with midday losses of 6 to 10 points. Crude oil futures are down $1.02 per barrel at $59.06 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.072 higher to $99.04. Dated Export...

CTK26 : 64.97 (+0.32%)
CTH26 : 63.92 (+0.38%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Mixed as India Ramps Up Sugar Output

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.01 (+0.07%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -2.90 (-0.68%). Sugar prices are mixed today. Ramped-up sugar production in India is...

SBH26 : 14.82 (unch)
SWH26 : 421.60 (-0.24%)
Cocoa Prices Underpinned by the Outlook for Smaller Global Supplies

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +9 (+0.16%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +63 (+1.55%). Cocoa prices extended last Friday's rally today, with NY cocoa posting a 3.5-week high and...

CCH26 : 5,907 (+3.61%)
CAH26 : 4,239 (+2.89%)
Coffee Prices Decline on the Outlook for Ample Supplies

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -9.10 (-2.43%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) is down -75 (-1.75%). Coffee prices are sliding today, with arabica dropping to a 2-week low and robusta...

RMH26 : 4,129 (+0.90%)
KCH26 : 372.05 (+1.60%)
Cotton Starting Monday with Gains

Cotton price action is showing 45 to 50 point gains on Monday. Futures closed the Friday session with contracts down 15 to 30 points on the day, as March was 78 points lower on the week. Crude oil futures...

CTK26 : 64.97 (+0.32%)
CTH26 : 63.92 (+0.38%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Fade Lower into the Weekend

Cotton futures closed the Friday session with contracts down 15 to 30 points on the day, as March was 78 points lower on the week. Crude oil futures were up 47 cents per barrel at $60.14 on the day, with...

CTK26 : 64.97 (+0.32%)
CTH26 : 63.92 (+0.38%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 66.05
2nd Resistance Point 65.79
1st Resistance Point 65.27
Last Price 64.98
1st Support Level 64.49
2nd Support Level 64.23
3rd Support Level 63.71

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52-Week High 72.65
Fibonacci 61.8% 69.49
Fibonacci 50% 68.52
Fibonacci 38.2% 67.55
Last Price 64.98
52-Week Low 64.39

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