Cotton price (COTTON) — live chart
Follow the live Cotton price and chart, check the contract specifications and see what moves COTTON.
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About Cotton
Cotton is a natural fibre used primarily in textiles, including clothing, household fabrics and industrial materials. Its price reflects the balance between agricultural supply and demand from mills and manufacturers. Benchmark cotton futures are commonly quoted in US cents per pound, providing a reference for pricing across the physical cotton trade and related financial markets.
Cotton is distinctive because it links farming conditions with textile manufacturing and consumer demand. Weather, water availability and pest pressure can affect both harvest volumes and fibre quality. On the demand side, mill activity, clothing purchases and competition from synthetic fibres influence consumption, while storage and transport conditions affect how readily supplies reach buyers.
On Xellion's MT5 platform, Cotton is traded as a CFD under the symbol COTTON. A position can be long or short without owning the underlying asset or taking delivery of physical cotton. Trading hours follow the underlying futures exchange session, Monday to Friday. CFD trading involves leverage-related risk, which can magnify losses as well as gains.
What moves the price
- Weather, water availability and pest pressure
- Planting decisions, crop yields and harvest quality
- Textile mill activity and clothing demand
- Inventories and export availability
- Trade policy and transport disruptions
- US dollar movements and synthetic fibre competition
| Symbol | COTTON |
|---|---|
| Leverage | Up to 1:2000 |
| Trading hours | During the underlying futures exchange session, Monday to Friday |
Live spreads and swaps are shown in MT5. Exact session times are in the MT5 contract specification; leverage depends on your account and country.
COTTON questions
When can Cotton CFDs be traded?
Cotton CFDs on Xellion's MT5 platform trade during the underlying futures exchange session, Monday to Friday. Availability follows that session rather than continuous trading, so exchange closures and breaks can affect access.
Does trading COTTON involve owning or receiving cotton?
No. COTTON is traded as a CFD on Xellion's MT5 platform, giving exposure to price movements without ownership or physical delivery. Positions can be long or short, and leveraged trading can magnify losses.
How can weather affect cotton prices?
Cotton crops depend on suitable growing and harvesting conditions. Drought, excessive rain or pest pressure can affect yields and fibre quality. The price response also depends on inventories, conditions in other growing regions and textile demand.
Why does demand for synthetic fibres matter to cotton?
Textile manufacturers can use cotton, synthetic fibres or blends, depending on product requirements and relative costs. Changes in the availability and pricing of alternatives can influence cotton consumption alongside mill activity and demand for finished textiles.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Charts and prices on this page come from TradingView for information only and are not investment advice. Risk disclosure