FX.co ★ Speculators Trim Bullish Bets on Brazilian Real as CFTC Net Long Positions Ease

Speculative positioning in the Brazilian real softened slightly, according to the latest data on CFTC BRL speculative net positions released on 05 December 2025. Net long positions declined to 53.8K contracts, down from 55.2K previously.

The modest pullback suggests that while sentiment toward the Brazilian currency remains broadly positive, some traders have started to scale back their bullish bets. The reduction in net longs may reflect increased caution around Brazil’s macroeconomic outlook or global risk appetite, but overall positioning still indicates a net favorable stance on the real compared with more neutral or negative levels typically seen in periods of market stress.