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

Sep 02, 2026 Neutral

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Sep 02, 2026 Neutral

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Sep 02, 2026 Neutral

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Aug 31, 2026 Neutral

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

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Aug 30, 2026 Negative

According to BlackRock, Bitcoin Is Still a Great Portfolio Diversifier. So How Much Bitcoin Should You Be Holding in Your Portfolio?

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Gold Mini (GM) Aug 28, 2026 Negative

Gold, silver sink as Warsh revives September Fed-hike trade - Kitco PM Report

Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower in late-afternoon U.S. trading Friday, after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh used his Jackson Hole speech to reinforce the central bank's inflation fight, liftin...

Silver (SI) Aug 28, 2026 Negative

Gold, silver sink as Warsh revives September Fed-hike trade - Kitco PM Report

Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower in late-afternoon U.S. trading Friday, after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh used his Jackson Hole speech to reinforce the central bank's inflation fight, liftin...

Gold Mini (GM) Aug 28, 2026 Neutral

ICG Silver & Gold Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results

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Silver (SI) Aug 28, 2026 Neutral

ICG Silver & Gold Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results

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Gold Mini (GM) Aug 28, 2026 Neutral

Gold is 'on the radar screen' and the Fed is split 'down the middle,' former Fed president says

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Gold Mini (GM) Aug 28, 2026 Positive

Gold News: Gold Price Breaks 200-Day MA as Warsh Revives September Hike Bets

Gold price dropped $235 in four sessions after Warsh revived September rate-hike odds, broke the 200-day MA and lifted the dollar.

Aug 28, 2026 Positive

BlackRock nets over $3.1 billion of these cryptocurrencies in 8 days

As Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) led the broader cryptocurrency industry in a strong recovery over the past two weeks, BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) has purchased crypto assets worth more than $3.1...

Silver (SI) Aug 28, 2026 Neutral

Tocvan Announces New Surface Mineralization in Several Zones at Gran Pilar Gold-Silver Project

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Silver (SI) Aug 28, 2026 Negative

Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: Warsh at Jackson Hole Looms as Fed Inflation Warnings Grow

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High Grade Copper (HG) Aug 27, 2026 Neutral

McEwen Copper Completes US$240 Million Term Loan to Advance Los Azules Toward Final Investment Decision

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WTI Crude Oil (CL) Aug 27, 2026 Neutral

Crude Oil Moves Higher; Dollar General Shares Gain After Upbeat Q2 Earnings

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Euro FX (E6) Aug 27, 2026 Neutral

ECB saw a future hike as likely at July meeting

European Central ​Bank policymakers meeting ‌last month saw another ​interest rate ​increase as likely ⁠needed to ​bring inflation ​back down to 2%, the ECB's ​account of ​the meeting showed ‌on ⁠T...

Aug 27, 2026 Positive

BlackRock cryptocurrency portfolio up by over $15 billion so far in August

As Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) led the broader cryptocurrency market in bullish sentiment so far in August, BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) has seen its crypto portfolio climb by over $15 billion i...

Hot Rolled Coil Steel (HRC) Aug 27, 2026 Positive

ArcelorMittal: Regionalization Is Creating A Structurally Better Steel Company

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Japanese Yen (J6) Aug 27, 2026 Negative

BOJ Deputy Gov. Himino Vows Inflation Vigilance as Rate-Hike Bets Mount

The overnight index swaps market is pricing in nearly a 90% chance of a rate increase at the upcoming Bank of Japan meeting.

Canadian Dollar Aug 26, 2026 Neutral

Kidoz Reports Record Q2 2026 Revenue, up 37%, as H1 Revenue Reaches US$6.28 Million (CAD$8.66 Million)

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Euro FX (E6) Aug 26, 2026 Neutral

Alcon Prices EUR 500 Million Senior Notes Offering

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Aug 26, 2026 Positive

Peter Thiel and David Tepper Are Buying Amazon Stock Hand Over Fist: Should You Follow the Smart Money?

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Platinum (PL) Aug 26, 2026 Neutral

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Retreats As Traders Reduce Bets On Dovish Fed

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