2026.03.1319:30:00UTC+00Speculators Triple Bullish Bets on U.S. Corn, CFTC Data Shows

Speculative traders have sharply ramped up their bullish exposure to U.S. corn, with net positions surging to 257.8K contracts, according to the latest data released on 13 March 2026. This marks a substantial jump from the previous reading of 90.1K, indicating a strong swing in sentiment among market participants.

The rise in CFTC Corn speculative net positions suggests that investors are increasingly positioning for higher corn prices or improved market conditions in the U.S. corn sector. While the data does not specify the drivers behind the move, the scale of the increase points to a notable shift in speculative appetite and could signal heightened volatility ahead for the corn market.