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Hot Rolled Coil Steel (HRC): COT Report, Price & Analysis HRC

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in Hot Rolled Coil Steel (HRC). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the STEEL-HRC - COMMODITY EXCHANGE INC., 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 Hot Rolled Coil Steel (HRC)

This instrument is a key part of the global commodities market. Usage: It is used extensively in industrial processes or as a primary food source, making its positioning data a vital indicator for global economic trends and sentiment.

Price
$155.96
Apr 24, 2025
Market Sentiment
Increasing Bullish
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).
8,929
▲ 0.5%
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

Hot Rolled Coil Steel (HRC) Price Chart

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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
Sep 15, 2026 Bullish 8,929 11,052 2,123 27,630 37,085
Sep 08, 2026 Bullish 8,882 10,934 2,052 25,862 35,178
Sep 01, 2026 Bullish 8,065 10,489 2,424 25,839 34,301
Aug 25, 2026 Bullish 8,425 11,561 3,136 30,258 39,010
Aug 18, 2026 Bullish 9,966 11,956 1,990 28,597 38,929
Aug 11, 2026 Bullish 9,066
Aug 04, 2026 Bullish 8,471 10,865 2,394 26,007 34,713
Jul 28, 2026 Bullish 9,639 12,742 3,103 27,900 37,803
Jul 21, 2026 Bullish 9,053 12,017 2,964 26,604 35,856
Jul 14, 2026 Bullish 8,389 11,356 2,967 26,004 34,566
Jul 07, 2026 Bullish 8,363 11,353 2,990 25,662 34,195
Jun 30, 2026 Bullish 8,712 11,290 2,578 24,888 33,700
Jun 23, 2026 Bullish 11,781 14,116 2,335 28,896 41,051
Jun 16, 2026 Bullish 11,997 14,184 2,187 27,180 39,581
Jun 09, 2026 Bullish 11,707 13,557 1,850 26,118 38,244
Jun 02, 2026 Bullish 10,600 12,249 1,649 24,194 35,472
May 26, 2026 Bullish 11,351 13,234 1,883 28,015 39,796
May 19, 2026 Bullish 11,106 12,746 1,640 26,059 37,580
May 12, 2026 Bullish 11,456 12,983 1,527 25,580 37,404
May 05, 2026 Bullish 11,217 12,516 1,299 24,734 36,365
Apr 28, 2026 Bullish 12,066 13,018 952 28,282 40,672
Apr 21, 2026 Bullish 11,980 12,665 685 26,882 39,297
Apr 14, 2026 Bullish 11,550 12,328 778 24,396 36,361
Apr 07, 2026 Bullish 11,338 12,103 765 21,746 33,473
Mar 31, 2026 Bullish 10,918 11,871 953 20,848 32,160
Mar 24, 2026 Bullish 14,462 15,769 1,307 24,143 39,089
Mar 17, 2026 Bullish 13,867 15,021 1,154 23,999 38,313
Mar 10, 2026 Bullish 12,893 14,252 1,359 22,979 36,241