Chart information
Crude Oil WTI
Energy
$87.70
Front Month
(Oct 2026)
-6.5
Neutral
Data streams we track
Commitments of Traders (COT)
Latest: October 2, 2026
Crude Oil WTI — COT Positioning Brief (Week Ending October 2, 2026) Executive summary The Commitments of Traders (COT) report for ICE Futures Europe Crude Oil WTI (linked to CL) a…
View COT reports →Key stats
- Front-month price
- $87.70
- COT sentiment
- -6.5
- Curve structure
- Backwardation
- Latest COT report
- October 2, 2026
Price vs. Managed Money Net Position
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Sentiment Score Over Time
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What moves Crude Oil WTI prices
Crude Oil WTI prices are shaped by supply and demand fundamentals and by how speculators and commercial hedgers are positioned in the futures market. This hub tracks the data that matters — weekly CFTC Commitments of Traders positioning, price action, and the futures forward curve — so you can follow Crude Oil WTI markets in one place.
- Supply & demand
- Production, inventories, and consumption set the structural backdrop for Crude Oil WTI prices.
- Positioning
- CFTC managed-money longs and shorts show how speculators are leaning; crowded positioning can precede reversals.
- Curve structure
- Contango or backwardation in the futures curve reflects carry, storage, and near-term tightness.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the CFTC Commitments of Traders report released?
- The CFTC publishes Commitments of Traders data every Friday afternoon, reflecting positions as of the prior Tuesday.
- What does managed money positioning tell me about Crude Oil WTI?
- Managed money net positioning shows how hedge funds and CTAs are leaning. Extreme readings can signal crowded trades that are vulnerable to reversal.
- What is the futures forward curve?
- The forward curve plots Crude Oil WTI futures prices by delivery month. An upward slope (contango) or downward slope (backwardation) reflects storage, carry, and near-term supply tightness.