FX.co ★ Speculators Deepen Bearish Bets on Pound as Net Shorts Widen to -93.2K

Bearish sentiment toward the British pound intensified in the latest reporting period, with CFTC data showing speculative net positions in GBP falling further into negative territory. As of 16 December 2025, net speculative positions declined to -93.2K, compared with -79.3K previously.

The widening net short position signals that traders and leveraged funds have increased their downside bets on sterling. While the data does not explain the drivers behind the move, the shift suggests growing caution or pessimism toward the UK currency among speculative market participants, potentially reflecting broader concerns over the United Kingdom’s economic or financial backdrop at this point in time.