First Notice Ahead PLUS: Metal HALTS, Weekly Brazilian Real, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on February 26th, 2026

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First Notice Day Ahead

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument S2 S1 Pivot R1 R2

Gold (GC)

— April (#GC)

5081.67 5128.83 5183.07 5230.23 5284.47

Silver (SI)

— Mar. (#SI)

83.95 86.23 88.79 91.07 93.62

Crude Oil (CL)

— April. (#CL)

64.25 64.86 65.73 66.34 67.21

 Mar. Bonds (ZB)

— Mar. (#ZB)

117 13/32 117 20/32 117 29/32 118 4/32 118 13/32

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General:

Trading in CME Globex metals and natural gas futures and options markets were halted today due to technical issues impacting traders across the globe. CME Group later opened its Globex natural gas futures and options markets at 12:50 Central Time.

Metals futures reopened soon after. The exchange operator stated its support team were investigating the matter and pointed to a cooling issue at one of its data centers.

CME later said all day orders and good-till-date (GTD) orders for today would be canceled, while good-till-canceled (GTC) orders that had already been acknowledged would remain working.

More General:

Heads up: this Friday, Feb. 27 is First Notice Day for several major March futures contracts. All long positions in these, if held through First Notice Day are contractually committing to take delivery of the underlying physical commodity. Notable among them:

→ 50,000 bushels of corn, soybeans, wheat, oats (about five semi-truck trailers full)

→ 1,000 or 5,000 ounces of silver

→ 25,000 pounds of copper (equal in wieght to two grown elephants)

→ A 2-, 5-,10-yr. treasury note, or a 30-yr. treasury bond with a face value of $100,000 at maturity.

Avoid taking delivery by liquidating long positions tomorrow. Do not risk holding any long positions overnight into Friday and risk your account receiving a delivery notice. It is a complex and costly procedure to cancel this process, called a retender.

Contact your Cannon Trading Co. broker if you have any questions regarding this or any future First Notice Day, or other important dates on the futures calendar.

Metals:

Which metals futures contracts settle with long positions obligated to receiving the actual physical commodity or short positions obligated to delivering it? Alternatively, which ones settle “in cash,” with a calculated financial settlement price offsetting both long and short positions on the final settlement date?

Below are the settlement conditions for a selection of major metals futures contracts:

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Weekly Brazilian Real

The Weekly Brazilian Real has resumed its rally into new highs. If the move can be sustained, the second upside PriceCount projects a possible run to the  .20440 area. Strength in the Real futures reduces profitability to the Brazilian producer and tends to subdue farmer selling.

 

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It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk.

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Silver COT

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument S2 S1 Pivot R1 R2

Gold (GC)

— April (#GC)

5025.40 5101.20 5185.30 5261.10 5345.20

Silver (SI)

— Mar. (#SI)

82.71 84.96 86.86 89.11 91.00

Crude Oil (CL)

— April. (#CL)

64.70 65.46 66.30 67.06 67.90

 Mar. Bonds (ZB)

— Mar. (#ZB)

117 17/32 117 25/32 117 31/32 118 7/32 118 13/32

Much, like yesterday’s exploration of the recent silver volatility by Eli Levy on this forum.

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Silver Volatility

I wanted to add to the conversation by including the differences in the Commodity Futures Trading Commissions Weekly Commitment of Traders (COT Report). The before and after data of that historical spike and selloff in that market illustrate yesterday’s blog. Follow the tables Commitments of Traders | CFTC

In the Commitment of Traders report:

what were the major differences between Comex silver positions on January 27th and February 3rd 2026?

Non‑commercials cut longs and shorts, commercials covered a chunk of shorts, spreads ticked up, and total open interest dropped notably between 27 Jan and 3 Feb 2026 for COMEX silver futures.​

Key numbers: standard silver (5,000 oz)

All figures are futures‑only, contracts of 5,000 oz.​

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Data from the CFTC legacy COMEX silver futures‑only reports for positions as of 27 Jan and 3 Feb 2026.​

Major positioning shifts

  1. Open interest contraction: OI fell about 8.6% (156,637 → 143,180), indicating broad position liquidation across categories rather than a one‑sided build.​
  2. Spec liquidation and short‑cover: Non‑commercials reduced longs by ~4.6k and shorts by ~6.8k, with a bigger cut on the short side, so the spec net long actually increased slightly even as gross length came down.​
  3. Commercial short‑covering: Commercials cut longs by ~9.5k and shorts by ~7.9k; their net short remained large but narrowed modestly as they covered more shorts than longs in absolute terms.​
  4. More spread activity: Non‑commercial spreads rose by 2,650 contracts, so a larger share of remaining interest was in calendar/relative value rather than outright directional risk.​

Micro silver (1,000 oz)

In micro silver, OI dropped from 36,204 to 32,004, with non‑commercial longs down a bit, shorts slightly lower, and spreads up, while commercial participation was negligible on both dates.​

 Note on Spreads:

You’ll see spreads are the only category to increase OI above: spreads between front month and deferred only serve to reduce margins and price volatility in a carrying charge market. Thereby, not liquidating the position, but locking in a loss if long or gain if short without offsetting the initial position.

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May Cotton

May cotton stabilized its extended slide this month and activated upside PriceCount objectives. The chart is extending its recovery and taking aim at the second count which projects a possible run to the 66.68 area which is consistent with a challenge of the January high.

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It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk.

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Silver Futures Amidst the Ongoing News Cycle PLUS: CannonEdge, New Crypto Products, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on February 24th, 2026

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At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument S2 S1 Pivot R1 R2

Gold (GC)

— April (#GC)

5073.50 5163.50 5210.40 5300.40 5347.30

Silver (SI)

— Mar. (#SI)

82.99 85.72 87.29 90.02 91.59

Crude Oil (CL)

— April. (#CL)

64.46 65.45 66.36 67.35 68.26

 Mar. Bonds (ZB)

— Mar. (#ZB)

116 25/32 117 11/32 117 24/32 118 10/32 118 23/32

Weekly Market Update

By Eli Gal Levy, Series 3 Broker

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Silver Futures: Markets Edge Higher in Choppy Week as Investors Digest Heavy News Flow

I was wondering what to write about first this week, and silver futures seem to be an interesting story that is worth noting.

The Silver “Endgame”: Why the Next 96 Hours Matter

If you feel like the silver market is screaming, it’s because it is. After the historic chaos of January 30th—when silver plunged from $121 to the $60s in a single session—we are now entering a second “danger zone.”

As we look at the week ahead, the focus isn’t just on the price; it’s on the physical reality of the vaults. Here is what you need to know for your portfolio.

1. The Ghost of January 30th 

Many analysts blamed the late-January crash solely on the “Warsh Shock” (the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair). While that was the spark, the fuel was the February First Notice Day. Traders holding February contracts were staring down a deadline: pay 100% cash to take physical delivery or get out.

Because the market was over-leveraged, the “exit door” was too small for everyone to fit through at once. The result? A 30% liquidation event that reminded us that “paper silver” only works until someone asks for the metal.

2. The Shanghai Divergence 

While Western markets are still licking their wounds at $87/oz, China is telling a different story. In Shanghai, silver continues to trade at a massive premium—at times 10% to 15% higher than New York. I read that the premium is because China charges a VAT for delivery, but after reading more, I see the VAT is on the buyer who takes delivery, not the seller.

Why? Because the East isn’t trading paper; they are consuming metal. Between the solar boom and EV manufacturing, China’s silver inventories are at 10-year lows. We are witnessing a global arbitrage where silver is being vacuumed out of Western vaults (COMEX) to satisfy Eastern industrial demand.

3. Red Alert: Friday, February 27th 

The February contract is settling now, but the real monster is the March (SIH26) contract.

The Date: This Friday, February 27, is First Notice Day for March futures.

Silver – The Math:

There are currently hundreds of millions of ounces of “paper” silver claimed in March contracts, but COMEX registered inventories have dipped below 90 million ounces.

If even a fraction of March holders decide they want the physical metal instead of a cash settlement, the exchange will face a structural emergency.

Market Outlook: We may see volatility over the next four days.

The Bottom Line:

Watch through Friday’s Notice Day. If we don’t get the same result as the last notice day, that may signal that the “weak hands” have been flushed out and the physical buyers are in control. If you’re trading the March contract, ensure you have your exit or roll strategy finalized by Thursday morning. I will be writing an article in more detail on a prominent theory that suggests we are witnessing a fundamental shift in how silver is priced.

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Disclaimer: Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions and other financial instruments involve substantial risk of loss and are not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Carefully consider if trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment.

Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time. I am registered solely as a commodities broker. Any references, recommendations & information contained in this article are of opinion only, should not be considered investment advice. And do not guarantee any profits.

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Short trading Week

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument S2 S1 Pivot R1 R2

Gold (GC)

— April (#GC)

4803.90 4902.70 4967.30 5066.10 5130.70

Silver (SI)

— Mar. (#SI)

69.86 73.53 75.93 79.60 82.00

Crude Oil (CL)

— Mar. (#CL)

60.84 63.04 64.23 66.43 67.62

 Mar. Bonds (ZB)

— Mar. (#ZB)

117 4/32 117 11/32 117 23/32 117 30/32 118 10/32

General:

Yesterday and today, four holidays from different cultures and religions overlapped in a rare calendar-timed line-up thanks to several long solar, lunar and lunisolar calendar cycles. So . . .

  • Happy Lunar New Year (yesterday)

  • Happy Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras (yesterday)

  • Happy Ash Wednesday

  • Happy 1st day of Ramadan.

Metals:

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With metals prices dominating futures traders’ headspace, it was notable that UBS, the multinational investment bank and financial services firm based in Switzerland, gave a “what’s next for commodities,” update this week and metals took center stage. UBS is the world’s largest private bank with over $6.1 trillion in assets. It manages the largest amount of private wealth in the world and is a leading market maker. So, their insights are probably worth monitoring.

Here are a few highlights:

Copper

After copper futures prices hit a record high in late January before consolidating, UBS projects, “further supply shortages for copper . . . . that should support prices over the medium term, while structural drivers (e.g., electrification) underpin long-term demand.

Precious metals futures prices including gold, while volatile, rose in January as political, geopolitical, and economic uncertainties drove “safe haven” demand. The bank “see(s) gold resuming its climb, rising as high as $6,200/oz by mid-year, supported by central bank and investor demand, large fiscal deficits, lower real U.S. interest rates, and geopolitical risks.”

Metals 2026

In short, they believe fundamentals remain supportive for the metals sector. More broadly, their view is that “commodities are set to play a more prominent role in portfolios in 2026, in our view, offering diversification amid supply-demand imbalances, geopolitical risks, and the global energy transition. We like broad commodity exposure, and continue to favor gold, which we see as an attractive hedge.”

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May Canola

The rally in May canola has broken out above the November high, opening the topside for a run to the third upside PriceCount objective to the 686 area. It would be normal for the chart to react from this level in the form of a near term or corrective trade, at least. At this point, IF you can sustain further upside we are left with the low percentage fourth upside count to aim for in the 773 area.

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CPI Report Tomorrow!

By Ilan Levy-Mayer, VP

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument S2 S1 Pivot R1 R2

Gold (GC)

— April (#GC)

4764.40 4851.60 4987.20 5074.40 5210.00

Silver (SI)

— Mar. (#SI)

67.55 71.23 78.05 81.73 88.56

Crude Oil (CL)

— Mar. (#CL)

60.75 61.82 63.46 64.53 66.17

 Mar. Bonds (ZB)

— Mar. (#ZB)

115 17/32 116 12/32 116 28/32 117 23/32 118 7/32
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CPI, Silver, Presidents’ Day

  • Large moves across the board again today! Silver down $9 ( equivalent to $45,000 per contract….)

  • CPI report tomorrow will stir up additional volatility

  • President’s Day holiday is this Monday – Modified Schedule HERE.

  • Tomorrow is Friday the 13th….

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Dec. Corn

December Corn is completing its second upside PriceCount objective to the 4.64 area. It would be normal to get a near term reaction from this level in the form of a consolidation or corrective trade. The chart has layers of additional resistance to contend with but if it can sustain further strength, the third count would project a possible run to the 4.73 area which is consistent with a challenge of the November high.

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It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk.

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New 100 Ounce Silver Contract

By Mark O’Brien, Senior Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument S2 S1 Pivot R1 R2

Gold (GC)

— April (#GC)

4989.33 5050.57 5097.53 5158.77 5205.73

Silver (SI)

— Mar. (#SI)

77.92 81.12 83.62 86.83 89.33

Crude Oil (CL)

— Mar. (#CL)

63.30 64.14 64.98 65.82 66.66

 Mar. Bonds (ZB)

— Mar. (#ZB)

115 5/32 115 20/32 116 7/32 116 22/32 117 9/32

Silver

Metals – Silver:

The silver market is now more accessible than ever. This week CME Group introduced the 100-Ounce Silver futures contract. That’s 1/50th the size of the main 5,000-oz. silver futures contract. Each 1-cent move is equal to $1 for the contract and the contract moves in 1 cent increments. The current initial / maintenance margin requirements are $1,592 / $1,447.

For a complete rundown of the contract’s specifications, visit the CME Group’s Specifications.

Contact your Cannon Trading Co. broker for your FCM’s scheduled contract availability.

FCMs typically make new products available with restrictions regarding day trading / overnight margins, position limits, contract limits, i.e., front-month-only.

Bottom line: there a new low-cost, manageable futures contract letting you trade a position in silver with less capital.

This contract is now available on our FREE CannonX platform with symbol SICH26. Demo available here.

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Weekly Brazilian Real

The Weekly Brazilian Real satisfied its first upside PriceCount objective and is consolidating near its high. If the chart can resume its rally with new sustained highs, the second count would project a possible run to the .20440 area.

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The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved.

It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk.

Learn more at www.qtchartoftheday.com

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Swinging Metals! Silver High to Low PLUS: Volatility, Bitcoin/Crypto, March Soybeans, Levels, Reports; Your 6 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on February 6th, 2026

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Swinging Metals!

Higher Volatility Across the Board – No NFP Report Tomorrow!

By Ilan Levy-Mayer, VP

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument S2 S1 Pivot R1 R2

Gold (GC)

— April (#GC)

4654.03 4743.07 4894.03 4983.07 5134.03

Silver (SI)

— Mar. (#SI)

59.82 66.46 78.15 84.79 96.48

Crude Oil (CL)

— Mar. (#CL)

61.52 62.41 63.54 64.43 65.56

 Mar. Bonds (ZB)

— Mar. (#ZB)

113 30/32 114 24/32 115 6/32 116 116 14/32

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Metals – Silver

The metals markets delivered another jolt today, with silver swinging more than $90,000 per contract from high to low!

Gold

Gold followed with outsized ranges of its own, while equity index futures continue to show elevated intraday volatility.

Bitcoin/Crypto

Bitcoin, micro bitcoin, ether and the rest of the family witnessed a large decline as well and you can see a weekly chart of the Bitcoin futures below as we approach a meaningfull level.

!!Volatility!!

In an environment like this, opportunity is real—but so is the danger. Traders must prioritize the risk side of the equation, from position sizing to stop discipline to understanding how quickly leveraged products can move.

The good liquidity in the different MICRO products across the board makes them a great tool for reduced position size and/ or utilize for possible hedge as needed.

NO NFP (Non-Farm Payroll)

HEADS UP: No NFP report tomorrow which is usually the first Friday of the month due to the partial govt. shutdown – right now it is scheduled to come out Wednesday, Feb. 11th at 7:30 AM Central.

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  • Current price and daily % change

  • 30‑day and 52‑week highs/lows

  • PROPRIETARY Short‑term and long‑term trend signals

  • Coverage across equity indices, metals, energies, currencies, and ags

Whether you’re scanning for breakout setups, trend reversals, or just staying informed — Cannon Edge puts the data in your hands before the open.

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May Soybeans

May Soybeans stabilized and established a sideways range trade after completing the second downside PriceCount objective. Now, the chart has shifted its formation back to the topside and is activating upside counts where the first objective projects a run to the $11.32 area. It takes a trade above the December reactionary high to formally negate the remaining unmet downside counts.

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The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved.

It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk.

Learn more at www.qtchartoftheday.com

Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.

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Weekly Market Update PLUS: First Notice/Last Trading Days, CannonEdge, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on February 3rd, 2026

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Weekly Outlook Ahead!

By Gal Levy, Broker

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument S2 S1 Pivot R1 R2

Gold (GC)

— April (#GC)

4868.80 4926.60 4959.00 5016.80 5049.20

Silver (SI)

— Mar. (#SI)

93.95 98.46 100.73 105.23 107.50

Crude Oil (CL)

— Mar. (#CL)

58.93 60.09 60.67 61.83 62.41

 Mar. Bonds (ZB)

— Mar. (#ZB)

114 22/32 115 2/32 115 11/32 115 23/32 116

Overnight moves in metals, crude oil, natural gas and other markets were quite extreme!

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We suspect that with the Iran situation, govt. shutdown, metals volatility – we will see more of that the rest of the week.

Risk management becomes just as important if not more than the actual directional bias of the market.

Weekly Market update:

Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve. The Warsh nomination triggered a jump in the dollar. Warsh was appointed by President George W. Bush as Fed governor from 2006-2011 and is considered a Wall Street veteran due to his time at Morgan Stanley.

Last year Warsh warned that U.S. fiscal policy was on a “dangerous trajectory” due to “irresponsible spending” and called for “regime change” at the Federal Reserve. Analysts have characterized Warsh as a practical pick who is less dovish than some of the other candidates, though he may be in favor of some near-term cuts.

Stock Indices

We had a volatile week, with a heavy flow of earnings. Both indices SPX & NASDAQ rallied for the first half of the week, then gave it all back during the back half of the week. The Cboe Volatility index (VIX) ramped up and nearly hit 20 on an intraday basis yesterday, following a post-earnings tech-fueled sell-off.

My takeaway from this week volatility and the fact that metals such as Gold and Silver were hit hard leads me to believe were at Risk Off mode until proven otherwise. I may be wrong as I always say there are two sides to a coin. Will see how all this develops, in the meantime traders will enjoy the volatility and these price swings as long as they use proper risk management. I will be looking at –

  •      Earnings and economic reports.

  •      Geopolitical issues

  •      When will the market test the new FED chairman

S&P 500 companies reported earnings this week, and the results continued to convey a healthy economy. Out of the 165 S&P 500 companies that have reported results, 60% have beat on the top line while 79% have beat on the bottom line. Revenue growth has been +7.43% year-over-year while earnings-per-share (EPS) growth is tracking at 15.31%, though we are only one-third of the way through the earnings season. For reference, FactSet is currently forecasting 8.2% EPS growth in Q4 for the entire S&P 500.

Federal Reserve conducted one of its two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings this week, though it really didn’t contain any surprises. As expected, rates were left unchanged, and Chairman Jerome Powell conveyed that monetary policy remains near an appropriate level given the firm economy. Of course, their view is subject to change based on future data.

Trading in silver options surpassed NASDAQ options this week. On Friday Silver fell over 31% and Gold 11%. Crashes usually happen due to margin calls and forced selling. The 50 Day moving average is sitting at $74 and the 200 day moving average is sitting at $48.46. Platinum and palladium also ended the day down double digits on the day.

Kith Lerner downgraded Gold on Thursday stating reason was Gold traded 40% above its 200 day moving average that’s the most extended since the 80’s. Silver was up 60% for the month, and was more than 140% above its 200 day moving average. Silver broke out from $55.

Bitcoin is trading around 78 thousand.

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Solana Coinbase Crypto SLC SLC 100 Solana
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Cannon Edge is our new daily feature designed to give traders a fast, actionable overview of key futures markets. Each post delivers:

  • Current price and daily % change
  • 30‑day and 52‑week highs/lows
  • PROPRIETARY Short‑term and long‑term trend signals
  • Coverage across equity indices, metals, energies, currencies, and ags

Whether you’re scanning for breakout setups, trend reversals, or just staying informed — Cannon Edge puts the data in your hands before the open.

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The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved.

It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk.

Learn more at www.qtchartoftheday.com

Trading in futures, options, securities, derivatives or OTC products entails significant risks which must be understood prior to trading and may not be appropriate for all investors. Past performance of actual trades or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.

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NFP out amidst the possibility of government shutdown PLUS: New Crypto and Gold Contracts, March Wheat, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures the Week of February 2nd, 2026

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Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1276

  • The Week Ahead – NFP, Iran, Govt. Shutdown?

  • Futures 101 – XRP, Solana, 1 ounce Gold & More are Now Available on CannonX

  • Cannon Edge – Your Futures trading Map for the week ahead!

  • Hot Market of the Week – March Wheat

  • Broker’s Trading System of the Week – SP500 Swing Trading System

  • Trading Levels for Next Week
  • Trading Reports for Next Week

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument S2 S1 Pivot R1 R2

Gold (GC)

— April (#GC)

4868.80 4926.60 4959.00 5016.80 5049.20

Silver (SI)

— Mar. (#SI)

93.95 98.46 100.73 105.23 107.50

Crude Oil (CL)

— Mar. (#CL)

58.93 60.09 60.67 61.83 62.41

 Mar. Bonds (ZB)

— Mar. (#ZB)

114 22/32 115 2/32 115 11/32 115 23/32 116

Important Notices: The Week Ahead

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

The Week Ahead: NFP amidst a possible government shutdown

We may come in Monday with a government shutdown for the second time in 4 months. Probabilities increased for a stalemate as of this writing, Friday noon eastern after the funding deals stall in the Senate per U.S. News.

It certainly looks like we’ll be seeing quite a bit of action in the markets next week shutdown or not. We have quite a few economic data points in addition to Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) out the first Friday of every month.

Fed Speakers are back as well. Re: the Fed, of note, in a surprise move, the market was expecting President Trump to appoint as the next Fed Chair a Dove to the seat, President Trump appointed Kevin Warsh, a Stanford Economist considered to be a hawk on inflation. (precious metals sell-off?). 7318 earnings reports.

We’ll see you next week! Please enjoy a safe and memorable weekend.

 Earnings Next Week:

·        Mon. Palantir, Disney, Mitsui, NXP Semiconductors

·        Tue. AMD, Merck, NovoNordisk, Pepsi, Amgen, Pfizer

·        Wed. Alphabet, Ili Lilly, Novartis, Shell, Uber, Qualcomm, CME Group

·        Thu.  Amazon, Unilever, Conoco Phillips, KKR, ICE Exchange,

·        Fri. Exxon Mobil, Chevron, AMEX, Verizon, Charter Communications

FED SPEECHES: (all times CST)

·        Mon.  Bostic 11:25 am

·        Tues.   Barkin 7:00 am

·        Wed. Cook 4:30 PM

·        Thu.  Bostic 9:50 am

·        Fri.   Jefferson 11:00 am

Econ Data: (all times CST)

·        Mon. ISM Mfg., Treasury Refunding Estimates

·        Tue. Redbook YoY, JOLTS,

·        Wed. ADP emp. Change, Treasury Refunding Announcement, ISM Svcs. PMI, EIA Crude stocks.

·        Thu. Jobless claims, Nat Gas Stocks,

·        Fri. NFP, Mich. Consumer Sentiment, Baker Hughes Rig count

Review below some Crypto contracts and new gold contracts!

Name Exchange Class Exchange Symbol CannonX Symbol Liquidity
1-oz. Gold CME 1 Troy Ounce 1OZ M1OZ Very liquid: 10’s of thousands of contracts per day
10-oz. Gold CME 10 Troy Ounces MGC MGC Extremely liquid: 100’s of thousands of contracts per day
XRP CME 50,000 XRP XRP GXRP Illiquid: less than 1000 contracts per day
Micro XRP CME 2,500 XRP MXP GMXP Moderately liquid: 1,000-5,000 contracts per day
XRP CoinBase 10,000 XRP XRP XRL Looks extremely liquid: CoinBase XRP Price Page
Solana CME 500 SOL SOL SLC Moderately liquid: 1,000-5,000 contracts per day: CME Solana Vol. & Open Int.
Micro Solana CME 25 SOL MSL Moderately liquid: 1,000-5,000 contracts per day: CME Micro Solana Vol. & Open Int.

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  • 30‑day and 52‑week highs/lows
  • PROPRIETARY Short‑term and long‑term trend signals
  • Coverage across equity indices, metals, energies, currencies, and ags

Whether you’re scanning for breakout setups, trend reversals, or just staying informed — Cannon Edge puts the data in your hands before the open.

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Hot market of the week is provided by QT Market Center, A Swiss army knife charting package that’s not just for Hedgers, Cooperatives and Farmers alike but also for Spread traders, Swing traders and shorter time frame application for intraday traders with a unique proprietary indicator that can be applied to your specific trading needs.

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March Wheat

The recovery rally in March Wheat is approaching the first upside PriceCount objective to the $5.47 area. It would be normal to get a reaction from this level in the form of a consolidation or corrective trade. IF the chart can sustain further upside, the second count would project a potential run to the $5.63 area.

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The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved.

It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk. Learn more at www.qtchartoftheday.com

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Brokers Trading System of the Week

Abacus Upside ES Trading System

Market Sector: indices

Markets Traded:   ES- Mini SP500

System Type: Swing Trading

Risk per Trade: varies

System Description: An ES swing trading system currently traded by the developer who has 15+ years’ experience. All stock indexes trend upwards over the long term but with some significant daily declines and occasional longer bear markets. The system seeks to take advantage of this bias by actively entering on those days when the upside probability is increased whilst filtering out as many downward movements as possible.

The system logic has historically been very effective in achieving this outcome in both normal rising markets and by catching the frequent upward “bounce” days in more volatile periods. It trades long only and relatively frequently but generally only holds positions for 1-2 days. For greater diversity and smoother returns trade this system with: (1) Abacus Raider NQ; and/or (2) Abacus Momentum.

Broker’s Suggested Capital: $28,000

Developer Fee per contract: $175.00 Monthly Subscription

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You may sustain a total loss of initial margin funds and any additional funds deposited with the clearing firm to maintain your position. If the market moves against your position or margin levels are increased, you may be called upon to pay substantial additional funds on short notice to maintain your position. If you fail to comply with a request for additional funds within the time prescribed, your position may be liquidated at a loss and you will be liable for any resulting deficit.

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Higher Volatility in Metals, Energies and Stock Indices

By Ilan Levy-Mayer, VP

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument S2 S1 Pivot R1 R2

Gold (GC)

— April (#GC)

4893.63 5162.07 5394.43 5662.87 5895.23

Silver (SI)

— Mar. (#SI)

99.83 108.22 155.00 123.40 130.18

Crude Oil (CL)

— Mar. (#CL)

61.86 63.63 65.06 66.83 68.26

 Mar. Bonds (ZB)

— Mar. (#ZB)

114 9/32 114 22/32 115 115 13/32 115 23/32
The metals markets delivered another jolt today, with silver swinging more than $75,000 per contract in just 90 minutes (see intraday chart below!) a reminder of how extreme volatility has become across the board.

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Gold followed with outsized ranges of its own, while equity index futures continue to show elevated intraday volatility as we approach month‑end and T‑1 settlement flows. Add in renewed geopolitical tension between Iran and the U.S., and energy markets are pricing in risk premiums that can shift in minutes, not hours.

Volatility

In an environment like this, opportunity is real—but so is the danger. Traders must prioritize the risk side of the equation, from position sizing to stop discipline to understanding how quickly leveraged products can move.

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March Crude Oil

March crude oil is satisfying the second upside PriceCount objective. It would be normal to get a near term reaction around this level in the form of a consolidation or corrective trade. From here, IF the chart can sustain further gains the third count would project a possible run to the 67.88 area.

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The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved.

It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk.

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