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Cotton #2 (CT): COT Report, Price & Analysis CT

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in Cotton #2 (CT). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the COTTON NO. 2 - ICE FUTURES U.S., with real-time price charts and sector comparisons, we provide a deep dive into the current market dynamics. Understanding these underlying shifts allows you to better anticipate where the market might be heading next.

About Cotton #2 (CT)

About Cotton

Cotton is a soft, natural fiber grown in bolls. Major producers include the United States, India, and China. The Cotton #2 contract is the global benchmark.

Primary Usage

It is the world's most important natural fiber for the textile and apparel industry. Cottonseed oil is also extracted as a byproduct for cooking and animal feed.

Market Dynamics & Key Drivers

  • Consumer Spending: As a highly discretionary commodity, cotton demand is closely tied to global economic health and retail clothing sales.
  • Synthetic Competition: The price of crude oil dictates the cost of synthetic alternatives like polyester, shifting demand away from or toward cotton.
  • Weather Events: Droughts in Texas (the largest US producing state) or erratic monsoons in India can severely impact yields.
Price
$71.55 / lb Pound (lb) is a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or approximately 0.453 kilograms.
Apr 08, 2026
Market Sentiment
Increasing Bearish
Outlook
Net Position
Net Position: Difference between long and short contracts of Non-Commercials (large speculators/funds). A positive value means they are predominantly net-long (expecting rising prices).
85,206
▼ 2.8%
Market Situation
The market situation analyzes the current net positioning compared to the historical average of recent years (Z-Score). This helps to identify extreme market conditions.
Bullish

Cotton #2 (CT) Price Chart

COT Charts

Latest News for Cotton

Mound Cotton Selects DISCO as Ediscovery Provider of Choice
Mound Cotton Selects DISCO as Ediscovery Provider of Choice

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DISCO (NYSE: LAW), a creator of industry-leading litigation technology, has announced an expansion of its strategic eDiscovery and AI technology ...

Business Wire Business Wire, about 1 month ago

Walmart Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, Taking Major Step to Advance Sustainable Cotton Sourcing
Walmart Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, Taking Major Step to Advance Sustainable Cotton Sourcing

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced today that Walmart, a global retail powerhouse, has joined the program.

PRNewsWire PRNewsWire, about 2 months ago

SMX and TruCotton Collaborate to Deliver a New Standard for Cotton Fiber Traceability
SMX and TruCotton Collaborate to Deliver a New Standard for Cotton Fiber Traceability

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 26, 2026 / Markets price proof. They always do, especially in global supply chains where claims have historically traveled fa...

Accesswire Accesswire, 4 months ago

Positioning History

commercial and non-commercial positions
Date Position Net Position
Difference between Non-Commercial Long and Short
Non-Comm. Long
Speculators & funds betting on rising prices
Non-Comm. Short
Speculators & funds betting on falling prices
Comm. Long
Hedgers/producers hedging against rising prices
Comm. Short
Hedgers/producers hedging against falling prices
Jun 02, 2026 Bullish 85,206 135,383 50,177 124,567 217,988
May 26, 2026 Bullish 87,674 135,684 48,010 114,884 211,635
May 19, 2026 Bullish 92,470 137,278 44,808 110,947 214,492
May 12, 2026 Bullish 102,389 147,784 45,395 103,453 220,612
May 05, 2026 Bullish 100,682 144,088 43,406 100,805 215,736
Apr 28, 2026 Bullish 80,941 132,561 51,620 105,182 198,186
Apr 21, 2026 Bullish 82,567 136,259 53,692 108,509 203,652
Apr 14, 2026 Bullish 69,750 127,016 57,266 113,343 195,037
Apr 07, 2026 Bullish 61,357 131,279 69,922 124,058 193,901
Mar 31, 2026 Bullish 48,387 129,730 81,343 126,818 184,766
Mar 24, 2026 Bullish 22,267 120,118 97,851 126,034 155,008
Mar 17, 2026 Bullish 16,225 128,445 112,220 131,594 155,316
Mar 10, 2026 Bearish -21,031 115,992 137,023 137,358 119,008