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2026.07.3119:30:00UTC+00Speculative Bets on U.S. Crude Oil Jump as Net Long Positions Hit 120.1K

Speculative appetite for U.S. crude oil has strengthened notably, with CFTC crude oil speculative net positions rising to 120.1K contracts, up from 81.7K previously. The latest data, updated on 31 July 2026, points to a significant increase in net long exposure among traders.

The move from 81.7K to 120.1K suggests that market participants have become more optimistic about the outlook for crude prices, increasing their bullish bets. While the data alone does not reveal the drivers behind this shift, the scale of the positioning change highlights a growing conviction that crude oil fundamentals or macro conditions may be turning more favorable for higher prices.

For investors and analysts, this jump in speculative net positions could be an important sentiment gauge, hinting at rising confidence in the energy market and potentially foreshadowing greater price volatility if positioning continues to build from these levels.

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