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Sunday, March 1, 2026

Update: Speculators Cut Bullish Bets on Nasdaq 100 as Net Positions Drop More Than Half | Market Update

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Speculative interest in the Nasdaq 100 has cooled sharply, with net long positions falling from 24.4K to 10.8K, according to the latest Commitments of Traders data from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) updated on 27 February 2026.

The more than 50% decline in net speculative positions suggests a notable pullback in bullish sentiment toward the tech-heavy index. While positioning remains net long, the scale of the reduction may reflect growing caution among traders, whether due to valuation concerns, shifting interest-rate expectations, or broader uncertainty around U.S. growth and earnings in the technology sector.

Market participants will be watching upcoming macroeconomic data and corporate results closely to gauge whether this move marks the start of a longer trend of reduced risk appetite in U.S. equity futures, or merely a positioning reset after a strong period for the Nasdaq 100.

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