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Cotton #2 May '25 (CTK25)

68.85 +1.81 (+2.70%) 10:00 CT [ICE/US]
68.58 x 1 68.97 x 2
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Quote Overview for Wed, Apr 23rd, 2025
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Day Low
66.95
Day High
69.16
Open 67.40
Previous Close 67.04 67.04
Volume 1,624 1,624
Open Interest 1,692 1,692
Stochastic %K 81.36% 81.36%
Weighted Alpha -11.46 -11.46
5-Day Change +4.08 (+6.27%) +4.08 (+6.27%)
52-Week Range 60.80 - 81.95 60.80 - 81.95
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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Rallying Early on Wednesday

Cotton prices are trading with 88 to 139 point gains so far on Wednesday morning. Futures posted Tuesday gains of 20 to as much as 127 point gains on Tuesday, led by the thinly trade May contract. Crude oil futures were back up $1.13/barrel, with the US dollar index back up $0.701 to $98.690. 

NASS pegged the US cotton crop at 11% planted as of 4/20, now in line with the 5-year average pace. Texas planting was pegged at 16%, on par with the normal pace, with GA at 3% complete (vs. 4% on average).

The Seam reported 1,838 cash bales sold online on 4/21, at an average price of 61.08 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was back up 35 points on Friday at 77.60 cents/lb. ICE cotton stocks were steady on April 21 with a certified stocks level of 14,478 bales. USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) was back up 33 points last Thursday to 53.43 cents/lb. 

May 25 Cotton  closed at 67.04, up 127 points, currently up 139 points

Jul 25 Cotton  closed at 67.22, up 40 points, currently... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Cotton #2
Contract Size
50,000 pounds (approximately 100 bales)
Tick Size
0.01 cents per pound ($5.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:00p.m. - 1:20p.m. (Settles 1:20p.m.) CST
Exchange
ICE/US
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$1,771/1,610
First Notice Date
04/24/25 (1 day)
Expiration Date
05/07/25 (14 days)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 May '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 15, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
112,524 (-23,346)
81,998 (-16,829)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
59,870 (-6,766)
88,326 (-13,336)
Producers - Long / Short
50,457 (-18,581)
70,914 (-6,861)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
59,461 (+5,411)
8,478 (+208)
Managed Money - Long / Short
29,921 (+380)
73,824 (-13,920)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
29,949 (-7,146)
14,502 (+584)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
60.80 +13.75%
on 04/04/25
Period Open: 65.27
69.16 unch
on 04/23/25
+3.89 (+5.96%)
since 03/21/25
3-Month
60.80 +13.75%
on 04/04/25
Period Open: 68.54
69.47 -0.45%
on 01/24/25
+0.62 (+0.90%)
since 01/23/25
52-Week
60.80 +13.75%
on 04/04/25
Period Open: 81.02
81.95 -15.61%
on 05/28/24
-11.86 (-14.64%)
since 04/23/24

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Cotton Rallying Early on Wednesday

Cotton prices are trading with 88 to 139 point gains so far on Wednesday morning. Futures posted Tuesday gains of 20 to as much as 127 point gains on Tuesday, led by the thinly trade May contract. Crude...

CTK25 : 68.85 (+2.70%)
CTN25 : 68.82 (+2.38%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Pops Higher on Tuesday

Cotton futures posted Tuesday gains of 20 to as much as 127 point gains on Tuesday, led by the thinly trade May contract. Crude oil futures were back up $1.13/barrel, with the US dollar index back up $0.701...

CTK25 : 68.85 (+2.70%)
CTN25 : 68.82 (+2.38%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Settle Higher on Brazilian Real Strength

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) Tuesday closed up +0.18 (+1.01%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed up +6.90 (+1.38%). Sugar prices on Tuesday recovered from early losses and pushed...

SBN25 : 17.88 (-0.45%)
^USDBRL : 5.69680 (-0.48%)
SWQ25 : 503.40 (-0.47%)
Cocoa Prices Surge as Ivory Coast Cocoa Exports Slow

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) Tuesday closed up +500 (+5.68%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) closed up +375 (+6.16%). Cocoa prices on Tuesday rallied sharply and posted 2-week highs. Recent Ivory Coast...

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CAN25 : 6,217 (-3.39%)
Arabica Coffee Posts Moderate Gains as the Brazilian Real Rallies

May arabica coffee (KCK25 ) Tuesday closed up +10.85 (+2.96%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25 ) closed down -22 (-0.42%). Coffee prices on Tuesday settled mixed, with robusta falling to a 1-week low....

^USDBRL : 5.69680 (-0.48%)
RMN25 : 5,383 (+2.40%)
KCN25 : 387.85 (+4.05%)
Cotton Trading with Midday Gains on Tuesday

Cotton futures are trading with 40 to 95 point gains across most contracts at Tuesday’s midday. Crude oil futures are back up $1.82/barrel, with the US dollar index collapsing $0.556 to $98.600. NASS...

CTK25 : 68.85 (+2.70%)
CTN25 : 68.82 (+2.38%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Brazilian Real Strength Lifts Sugar Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) today is up +0.18 (+1.01%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is up +7.10 (+1.42%). Sugar prices today recovered from early losses and pushed higher, with London...

SBN25 : 17.88 (-0.45%)
^USDBRL : 5.69680 (-0.48%)
SWQ25 : 503.40 (-0.47%)
Slowing Ivory Coast Cocoa Exports Support Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) today is up +510 (+5.79%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) is up +340 (+5.59%). Cocoa prices today rallied sharply to 2-week highs. Recent Ivory Coast cocoa exports have...

CCN25 : 8,820 (-3.26%)
CAN25 : 6,217 (-3.39%)
Arabica Coffee Pushes Higher on Brazilian Real Strength

May arabica coffee (KCK25 ) today is up +6.50 (+1.77%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25 ) is down -67 (-1.28%). Coffee prices today are mixed, with robusta falling to a 1-week low. Arabica coffee is...

^USDBRL : 5.69680 (-0.48%)
RMN25 : 5,383 (+2.40%)
KCN25 : 387.85 (+4.05%)
Cotton Bulls Pushing Back on Tuesday Morning

Cotton price action is 11 to 28 points higher to start the Tuesday session. Futures bounced off the midday lows but still closed with 14 to 55 points on Monday. Crude oil futures were back down $1.30/barrel,...

CTK25 : 68.85 (+2.70%)
CTN25 : 68.82 (+2.38%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Hogs Hold Higher on Monday

Lean hog futures saw gains of a tick to 65 cents in the front months on Monday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $83.59 on Monday afternoon, up 24 cents from the previous...

HEK25 : 92.075 (-0.16%)
HEM25 : 100.225 (-0.05%)
HEN25 : 100.125 (-0.15%)
Cattle Falls Out of the Long Weekend

Live cattle futures came out of the weekend with stronger traders early but slipping to close with 5 to 35 cent losses. Cash trade from last week was reported at $208-210 in the South and $212-214 in the...

LEQ25 : 202.975 (+0.26%)
LEJ25 : 212.500 (+0.53%)
LEM25 : 207.025 (+0.36%)
GFK25 : 288.275 (+0.47%)
GFQ25 : 291.750 (+0.17%)
GFU25 : 290.800 (+0.19%)
Cattle Markets Rally Early and Fall Back

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Can the Livestock Rally Continue?

Livestock markets had an impressive move higher in the shortened week. Can the momentum continue in this week’s trade?

Shootin' the Bull about who is the buyer?

My perception of the market differs from the first of April high to the end of April high.

Livestock Futures Update: Cattle, Hog Bulls Continue to Show Resilience

Cattle markets could challenge their record highs as soon as this week.

HEM25 : 100.225 (-0.05%)
HEM25 : 100.225 (-0.05%)
GFQ25 : 291.750 (+0.17%)
GFK25 : 288.275 (+0.47%)
LEM25 : 207.025 (+0.36%)
HEY00 : 85.711s (+0.59%)
LEM25 : 207.025 (+0.36%)
Hogs Mixed on Monday

Lean hog futures are trading with 55 cent gains in the thinly traded May contract and 7 to 15 cent losses in other contracts. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $84.42...

HEK25 : 92.075 (-0.16%)
HEM25 : 100.225 (-0.05%)
HEN25 : 100.125 (-0.15%)
Cattle Slipping Lower on Monday

Live cattle futures are falling back on Monday, with contracts 5 to 15 cents in the red. Cash trade from last week was reported at $208-210 in the South and $212-214 in the North. That was up $4-6 on the...

LEQ25 : 202.975 (+0.26%)
LEJ25 : 212.500 (+0.53%)
LEM25 : 207.025 (+0.36%)
GFK25 : 288.275 (+0.47%)
GFQ25 : 291.750 (+0.17%)
GFU25 : 290.800 (+0.19%)
Ag Markets Shrug Off a Risk-Off Trade in the Outside Markets

Outside markets are under pressure to start the week, but grain and livestock markets are holding their own yet again. Focus shifts to weekly crop progress reports and ever-changing weather forecasts....

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 69.40
2nd Resistance Point 68.29
1st Resistance Point 67.66
Last Price 68.85
1st Support Level 65.92
2nd Support Level 64.81
3rd Support Level 64.18

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52-Week High 81.95
Fibonacci 61.8% 73.87
Fibonacci 50% 71.38
Fibonacci 38.2% 68.88
Last Price 68.85
52-Week Low 60.80

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