FX.co ★ Speculators Deepen Long Positions in Mexican Peso as Net Bets Climb to 20.8K

Speculative positioning in the Mexican peso strengthened further, with CFTC MXN net positions rising to 20.8K from a previous 17.0K, according to the latest data updated on 30 October 2026. The increase signals growing optimism among market participants toward the currency.

The move from 17.0K to 20.8K net positions suggests that traders have expanded their overall long exposure to the peso. While the data alone does not explain the drivers behind the shift, the higher net long stance typically reflects expectations of relative strength in Mexico’s currency compared with major peers.