COT Reports / Currencies

Currencies
The COT Report for Currencies shows the positioning of major market participants (banks, funds, producers). Extreme positioning can indicate potential market trend reversals.

Understand how big banks, hedge funds, and commercials are positioning themselves in Currencies. Analyze institutional money flows to identify historical extremes and gain a deeper understanding of underlying market dynamics.

How to Read Currency Data

Base Currency Dynamics: Most major currency futures tracked in the COT report are traded directly against the US Dollar (e.g., EUR/USD). This means a net-long position in a currency is inherently bullish for that currency and bearish for the US Dollar.

Long-Term Cycles: Currencies tend to trend for very long periods. The most powerful and reliable entry signals occur when long-standing, historically extreme net positions finally begin to unwind, signaling a macro shift.

Australian Dollar (A6)

A6

Australian Dollar futures track the AUD/USD rate. Often considered a 'commodity currency', its value broadly reflects global trade and resource demand.

British Pound (B6)

B6

British Pound futures track the GBP/USD exchange rate ('Cable'). Representing one of the oldest traded currency pairs, it reflects the economic health of the UK.

Canadian Dollar (D6)

D6

Canadian Dollar futures track the CAD/USD value. Often referred to as the 'Loonie', this contract is broadly correlated with global natural resource and energy markets.

Euro FX (E6)

E6

Euro FX futures track the EUR/USD exchange rate. The contract reflects the relative strength of the Eurozone economy against the US Dollar.

Japanese Yen (J6)

J6

Japanese Yen futures track the JPY/USD value. The Yen is historically viewed by institutions as a major global funding currency and safe-haven asset.

Mexican Peso (M6)

M6

Mexican Peso futures track the MXN/USD value. It is one of the most traded emerging market currencies, offering a barometer for broader Latin American economic sentiment.

New Zealand Dollar (N6)

N6

New Zealand Dollar futures track the NZD/USD exchange rate ('Kiwi'). Its value is generally responsive to global agricultural trade and Asia-Pacific economic health.

Swiss Franc (S6)

S6

Swiss Franc futures track the CHF/USD value. The Franc is globally recognized as a premier safe-haven currency, sought after during times of global financial stress.

US Dollar Index (DX)

DX

The US Dollar Index (DXY) measures the value of the US Dollar against a basket of six major global currencies.

Latest Currency & Forex News

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Gold Mini (GM) Aug 07, 2026 Negative

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Gold Mini (GM) Aug 07, 2026 Positive

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Gold Mini (GM) Aug 07, 2026 Positive

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Silver (SI) Aug 07, 2026 Positive

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Platinum (PL) Aug 07, 2026 Positive

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Silver (SI) Aug 07, 2026 Positive

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Platinum (PL) Aug 06, 2026 Neutral

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Australian Dollar (A6) Aug 06, 2026 Neutral

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Platinum (PL) Aug 05, 2026 Neutral

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Australian Dollar (A6) Aug 05, 2026 Neutral

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Australian Dollar (A6) Aug 05, 2026 Positive

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Japanese Yen (J6) Aug 04, 2026 Positive

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Platinum (PL) Aug 04, 2026 Negative

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Aug 04, 2026 Negative

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Euro FX (E6) Aug 04, 2026 Neutral

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Platinum (PL) Aug 03, 2026 Neutral

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Canadian Dollar Aug 03, 2026 Neutral

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Japanese Yen (J6) Aug 03, 2026 Neutral

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Gold Mini (GM) Jul 31, 2026 Positive

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