Eurozone’s CFTC EUR NC net positions fell from €132.7K to €111.7K
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Jan 24, 2026
The Eurozone’s CFTC EUR net positions have decreased. They used to be €132.7K but have dropped to €111.7K.
This change shows a shift in market dynamics. The EUR net positions are down by €21K.
Tracking net positions helps us understand market behavior. Changes like this may affect or reflect larger economic trends in the Eurozone.
The fall in net long positions indicates that large speculators are stepping back from betting on the Euro. This shift in sentiment suggests there is less confidence in the Euro’s rise. This is the second straight week of decline, pointing to a developing trend.
This change in sentiment aligns with recent data showing weakness in the Eurozone economy. For instance, Germany’s preliminary Q4 2025 GDP figures revealed a contraction of 0.2%, raising concerns about a larger slowdown. The unexpected rise in inflation to 2.5% in December 2025 also complicates the European Central Bank’s decisions.
Meanwhile, the US economy seems stronger, leading to a clear policy divide. Last week’s US jobs report for December 2025 was better than expected, which suggests the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates high for a longer time. This makes holding US dollars more appealing than euros.
We remember the optimism from mid-2025 when a weaker dollar and hopes for a Eurozone recovery led to increased long positions. Now, that trade appears to be unwinding as the economic situation in early 2026 comes into focus. The highest net long positions were recorded in the third quarter of 2025, and they have been declining since.
Given these conditions, traders should think about positioning for further Euro weakness, especially against the US dollar. Strategies could include buying put options on the EUR/USD for hedging or speculating on a downturn. We believe it is wise to reduce exposure to long Euro futures and monitor key support levels in the coming weeks.
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by VT Markets
Jan 24, 2026
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