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British Pound (B6): COT Report, Price & Analysis B6

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in British Pound (B6). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the BRITISH POUND - CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE, 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 British Pound (B6)

About the British Pound (GBP/USD)

The British Pound futures contract represents the exchange rate between the Pound Sterling and the US Dollar. Often affectionately referred to as "Cable" by traders.

Primary Usage

It is used to hedge UK trade exposure and serves as a major vehicle for institutions to express macroeconomic views on the United Kingdom's economy, which is heavily weighted toward financial services.

Market Dynamics & Key Drivers

  • Bank of England (BOE): Shifts in BOE monetary policy and interest rate expectations relative to the US Federal Reserve dictate the primary trend.
  • UK Economic Fundamentals: Labor market data, inflation metrics, and domestic UK GDP growth significantly impact the Pound's valuation.
  • Political Developments: Historically, UK-specific political events (such as Brexit or major parliamentary shifts) induce high volatility in Sterling assets.
Price
$1.34 / USD
Oct 22, 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).
-106,964
▼ 9.6%
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

British Pound (B6) Price Chart

COT Charts

Currency Pair Information

Trading Pair GBPUSD
Base Currency GBP
Quote Currency USD
Current Rate 1.3388

Note: This pair shows GBP/USD. A higher value means the British Pound is stronger against the USD.

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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
Oct 13, 2026 Bearish -106,964 44,185 151,149 199,291 77,847
Oct 06, 2026 Bearish -97,611 45,259 142,870 197,105 85,238
Sep 29, 2026 Bearish -91,075 41,396 132,471 183,786 82,904
Sep 22, 2026 Bearish -82,568 54,455 137,023 162,042 74,362
Sep 15, 2026 Bearish -58,715 69,331 128,046 129,681 72,616
Sep 08, 2026 Bearish -58,836 73,520 132,356 205,647 148,545
Sep 01, 2026 Bearish -49,575 85,386 134,961 195,463 149,660
Aug 25, 2026 Bearish -44,524 93,612 138,136 185,715 147,052
Aug 18, 2026 Bearish -54,573 77,343 131,916 172,609 122,256
Aug 11, 2026 Bearish -56,221
Aug 04, 2026 Bearish -57,814 55,012 112,826 162,731 100,086
Jul 28, 2026 Bearish -64,814 61,458 126,272 179,056 106,246
Jul 21, 2026 Bearish -55,561 64,282 119,843 163,251 106,952
Jul 14, 2026 Bearish -71,253 51,085 122,338 181,763 103,519
Jul 07, 2026 Bearish -87,903 44,564 132,467 208,613 110,247
Jun 30, 2026 Bearish -102,147 37,149 139,296 232,886 111,589
Jun 23, 2026 Bearish -105,719 40,772 146,491 232,430 108,999
Jun 16, 2026 Bearish -71,585 42,043 113,628 174,844 94,919
Jun 09, 2026 Bearish -64,213 45,743 109,956 218,025 142,155
Jun 02, 2026 Bearish -52,218 53,687 105,905 182,081 120,988
May 26, 2026 Bearish -61,398 57,978 119,376 191,611 128,063
May 19, 2026 Bearish -64,307 68,075 132,382 190,244 121,546
May 12, 2026 Bearish -43,059 79,605 122,664 169,529 124,878
May 05, 2026 Bearish -63,908 62,573 126,481 180,932 115,248
Apr 28, 2026 Bearish -60,639 59,577 120,216 175,790 111,670
Apr 21, 2026 Bearish -52,039 63,086 115,125 172,752 115,913
Apr 14, 2026 Bearish -54,724 54,947 109,671 167,315 108,067
Apr 07, 2026 Bearish -56,354 47,344 103,698 172,233 109,535
Mar 31, 2026 Bearish -52,665 51,304 103,969 167,652 106,244
Mar 24, 2026 Bearish -58,422 46,459 104,881 162,128 100,941
Mar 17, 2026 Bearish -65,515 44,293 109,808 170,509 100,179
Mar 10, 2026 Bearish -84,197 49,270 133,467 278,523 191,612