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Cotton #2 Jul '25 (CTN25)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Rallies on Friday

Cotton futures posted 1 to 24 point gains across the board on Friday, as May was still down 141 points this week. Support came via the outside factors. Crude oil was up $10.22 on the day to $91.23. The US dollar index was back down $0.409 at $98.900. 

USDA Export Sales data from Thursday showed total commitments of 8.904 million RB of  2025/26 cotton as of February 26. That is 79% of the USDA export estimate, and behind the 92% average sales pace. Export shipments are 41% of USDA’s number, now below the 47% average pace.

CFTC reported managed money increasing their net short position in cotton futures and options by 7,569 contracts as of 3/3, taking the net position to 72,937 contracts.

The Seam showed sales of 584 bales on March 5, averaging 54.29 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was up 25 points on Tuesday at 74.75 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were down 798 on 3/5 via decertification with the certified stocks level at 128,504 bales. The Adjusted World Price wa... 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
$1,254/1,140
First Notice Date
06/24/25
Expiration Date
07/09/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Jul '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jul Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
138,605 (+1,836)
114,082 (+2,640)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
112,260 (+8,836)
140,357 (+7,963)
Producers - Long / Short
60,701 (+181)
93,901 (+1,099)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
69,171 (+608)
11,448 (+494)
Managed Money - Long / Short
42,311 (-295)
116,510 (+7,623)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
69,949 (+9,131)
23,847 (+340)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
63.59 +2.15%
on 06/26/25
68.02 -4.50%
on 07/01/25
-1.03 (-1.56%)
since 06/09/25
3-Month
63.59 +2.15%
on 06/26/25
69.75 -6.87%
on 04/25/25
-2.35 (-3.49%)
since 04/09/25
52-Week
62.05 +4.69%
on 04/04/25
77.89 -16.60%
on 10/07/24
-9.99 (-13.33%)
since 07/09/24

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Cotton Rallies on Friday

Cotton futures posted 1 to 24 point gains across the board on Friday, as May was still down 141 points this week. Support came via the outside factors. Crude oil was up $10.22 on the day to $91.23. The...

CTK26 : 64.22 (+0.28%)
CTH26 : 63.19s (+0.25%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Jump as Crude Oil Surges

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Friday closed up +0.38 (+2.77%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed up +8.00 (+1.97%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Friday amid soaring crude...

CLJ26 : 90.90s (+12.21%)
SBK26 : 14.09 (+2.70%)
SWK26 : 414.50s (+1.97%)
Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher as Supply Disruption Fears Spur Short Covering

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Friday closed up +175 (+5.73%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +110 (+4.99%). Cocoa prices rallied to 1.5-week highs on Friday and settled sharply higher. ...

CCK26 : 3,230s (+5.73%)
CAK26 : 2,316s (+4.99%)
Possible Supply Disruptions Boost Coffee Prices

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Friday closed up +4.50 (+1.56%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +21 (+0.56%). Coffee prices moved higher on Friday, with arabica posting a 3-week high and...

RMK26 : 3,772s (+0.56%)
KCK26 : 293.30s (+1.56%)
Cotton Posting Friday Gains

Cotton futures are trading with 15 to 20 point gains across most contracts on Friday. Support s coming via the outside factors. Crude oil is up $10.10 on the day to $91.11. The US dollar index was back...

CTK26 : 64.22 (+0.28%)
CTH26 : 63.19s (+0.25%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Surging Crude Oil Supports Sugar Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.42 (+3.06%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is up +9.30 (+2.29%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today amid soaring crude oil prices. WTI crude...

CLJ26 : 90.90s (+12.21%)
SBK26 : 14.09 (+2.70%)
SWK26 : 414.50s (+1.97%)
Cocoa Prices Rebound on Concerns of Supply Disruptions

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +175 (+5.73%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +105 (+4.76%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply today and posted 1.5-week highs. The ongoing war in Iran has...

CCK26 : 3,230s (+5.73%)
CAK26 : 2,316s (+4.99%)
Coffee Prices Push Higher on Global Supply Concerns

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +4.05 (+1.40%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +31 (+0.83%). Coffee prices are climbing today, with arabica posting a 3-week high and robusta posting...

RMK26 : 3,772s (+0.56%)
KCK26 : 293.30s (+1.56%)
Cotton Starting Friday Higher

Cotton prices are up 15 to 20 points early on Friday. Crude oil is up another $5.32 on Friday morning to provide some more spillover support. Futures rounded out Thursday with missed trade as most contracts...

CTK26 : 64.22 (+0.28%)
CTH26 : 63.19s (+0.25%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Closes Mixed on Thursday

Cotton futures rounded out Thursday with missed trade as most contracts were down 18 to 4 points higher and soon to expire March up 87 points. Thursday. Crude oil was up $4.23 on the day to $78.89. The...

CTK26 : 64.22 (+0.28%)
CTH26 : 63.19s (+0.25%)
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 64.96
2nd Resistance Point 64.96
1st Resistance Point 64.96
Last Price 64.96s
1st Support Level 64.96
2nd Support Level 64.96
3rd Support Level 64.96

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52-Week High 77.89
Fibonacci 61.8% 71.84
Fibonacci 50% 69.97
Fibonacci 38.2% 68.10
Last Price 64.96s
52-Week Low 62.05

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