KCBT Wheat (KE): COT Report, Price & Analysis KE

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in KCBT Wheat (KE). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the WHEAT-HRW - CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE, 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 KCBT Wheat (KE)

About Wheat

Wheat is a critical staple crop and a primary source of protein and carbohydrates globally. Different contracts track different varieties: Hard Red Winter (KCBT), Hard Red Spring (Minneapolis), and Soft Red Winter (Chicago).

Primary Usage

High-protein hard wheats are used primarily for bread, pizza dough, and bagels. Soft wheats are preferred for cookies, crackers, and pastries. Lower quality wheat is used for livestock feed.

Market Dynamics & Key Drivers

  • Geopolitics: The Black Sea region (Russia, Ukraine) is a massive exporter; conflicts or disrupted trade routes cause extreme volatility.
  • Global Weather: Simultaneous droughts or floods across major producers (US, EU, Australia, India) can threaten global food security.
  • Currency Fluctuations: A strong US Dollar can make American wheat less competitive on the global export market.
Price
$24.43
Jun 05, 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).
-9,002
▼ 419.2%
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.
Bearish

KCBT Wheat (KE) Price Chart

COT Charts

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 Bearish -9,002 66,882 75,884 133,799 124,516
May 26, 2026 Bearish -1,734 77,314 79,048 127,747 126,869
May 19, 2026 Bullish 5,416 80,651 75,235 118,186 123,127
May 12, 2026 Bullish 14,225 80,757 66,532 110,961 124,792
May 05, 2026 Bullish 14,371 80,681 66,310 108,201 123,779
Apr 28, 2026 Bullish 12,640 76,758 64,118 107,794 121,413
Apr 21, 2026 Bullish 14,338 77,590 63,252 120,347 135,351
Apr 14, 2026 Bullish 3,108 70,212 67,104 125,335 126,217
Apr 07, 2026 Bullish 3,578 84,688 81,110 117,041 118,919
Mar 31, 2026 Bullish 15,315 83,342 68,027 112,273 125,839
Mar 24, 2026 Bullish 3,158 78,640 75,482 122,012 122,758
Mar 17, 2026 Bullish 7,579 82,199 74,620 119,405 123,249
Mar 10, 2026 Bullish 6,048 82,290 76,242 114,042 115,536