COT Report - Commitments of Traders Weekly Updates

How to Read the COT Report on FindForexBroker.com

Understanding the COT (Commitment of Traders) Report is a powerful way to improve your trading decisions. At FindForexBroker.com, we’ve made it easy for you by organizing the COT data into a clear and visual format so you can instantly spot important trends.

✅ What the Columns Mean:

• Date: The week-ending date of the report.

• Long Positions: Number of contracts traders are buying (expecting the price to go up).

• Short Positions: Number of contracts traders are selling (expecting the price to go down).

• Long Changes: Weekly change in long positions.

• Short Changes: Weekly change in short positions.

• Net Positions: Difference between long and short positions (Long – Short).

📌 How to Use It:

1. Look at Net Positions:
   A positive number means more long positions than short (bullish sentiment). A negative number means more shorts than longs (bearish sentiment).

2. Check the Weekly Changes:
   Sudden spikes or drops in “Long Changes” or “Short Changes” can signal shifting market sentiment. For example:

   • A big increase in longs and a drop in shorts may show growing bullish confidence.

   • A surge in shorts might warn of a bearish move.

3. Watch for Trend Shifts:
   Use historical data to compare how sentiment is changing week-by-week. This helps you anticipate major market moves.

🖼️ Visual Example:

We’ve color-coded the data to help you spot trends:

• Green for rising longs or positive net positions.

• Red for rising shorts or negative net positions.

You can see in the image above how traders have changed their positions week to week—giving you insights into market momentum.