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2026.06.0519:30:00UTC+00Speculators Trim Bullish Bets on Brazilian Real as CFTC Net Longs Drop to 47K

Speculative positioning in the Brazilian real has eased notably, with CFTC data showing net long positions falling to 47.0K contracts, down from 71.7K previously. The latest figures, updated on 05 June 2026, point to a cooling of bullish sentiment toward Brazil’s currency among leveraged funds and other speculative traders.

The reduction in net longs suggests that market participants are either taking profits after previous gains in the real or turning more cautious on Brazil’s macroeconomic outlook and global risk conditions. While positioning remains in positive territory, the scale-back from 71.7K to 47.0K indicates that investors are less aggressively exposed to further BRL appreciation than in prior weeks.

For currency markets, the shift could translate into a more measured performance of the Brazilian real in the near term, as the speculative support that previously underpinned the currency has partially receded. Traders will now be watching upcoming economic data and policy signals for clues on whether this moderation in positioning will continue or stabilize around current levels.

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