Headline: Commodities Mixed as Wheat and Oil Advance; Crypto Retreats on Heavy Liquidations
The derivatives market delivered a split tape today, with key agricultural and energy futures pushing higher while base metals softened and digital assets slumped. Traders monitored shifts in trading volume and open interest for signals on whether these moves might extend.
Grains were broadly steady to higher. Chicago wheat led with the December 2025 contract adding 6.00 to 541.75, buoyed despite lighter turnover as traders assessed the potential for trend continuation. Soybeans were mixed, with November 2025 up 5 cents while January 2026 eased 0.75 cents. Rice futures also diverged: November 2025 gained $0.030 to $10.155 as May 2026 slipped $0.020. In soft commodities, December 2025 cotton advanced 72 points, supported by active participation and momentum-focused buying.
Among industrials and energy, copper eased as the December 2025 contract fell $0.0535 to $5.0485 per pound, with market participants closely tracking open interest for confirmation of direction. Crude oil futures rallied, with the front December contract up $1.16 to $59.85 as steady volume underscored resilient demand for energy exposure. In crypto markets, risk appetite faded sharply: Bitcoin slid below $95,000, while Ethereum dropped 7%, Solana and XRP each fell about 8%. Roughly $1.36 billion in futures positions were liquidated, intensifying concerns about a deeper downside phase.
Key Points: – Wheat December 2025 futures rose 6.00 to 541.75 amid lighter trading volume. – Soybeans split: November 2025 up 5 cents; January 2026 down 0.75 cents. – Rice mixed: November 2025 up $0.030 to $10.155; May 2026 down $0.020. – Cotton December 2025 gained 72 points on solid participation. – Copper December 2025 slipped $0.0535 to $5.0485 per lb as traders watched open interest. – December crude oil climbed $1.16 to $59.85; crypto markets fell with $1.36B in futures liquidations.
