FX.co ★ Copper Bulls Step Up: U.S. CFTC Net Long Positions Climb to 55.1K

Speculative interest in copper has strengthened notably in the United States, with CFTC copper speculative net positions rising to 55.1K, up from a previous level of 40.2K. The latest data, updated on 17 April 2026, indicate a marked increase in net long positioning among traders.

The jump from 40.2K to 55.1K suggests growing optimism or heightened positioning in the copper market, as speculative participants expand their exposure. While the data do not specify the underlying drivers, the move underscores a more assertive stance by traders in one of the key industrial metals tracked by the CFTC.