Speculative traders have increased their bullish exposure to U.S. corn futures, with net long positions rising to 64.2K contracts, according to the latest Commitments of Traders data released by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on 06 July 2026. This marks an uptick from the previous reading of 58.3K, signaling growing optimism among speculators toward the corn market.
The expansion in net long positions suggests that market participants are positioning for potentially higher corn prices, reflecting shifting expectations around supply, demand, or broader macroeconomic conditions. While the CFTC data does not reveal the specific drivers behind the move, the continued build-up in speculative longs underlines increased risk appetite and a more constructive sentiment toward U.S. corn.
