Eco · Carbon markets · published 2026-10-09 · via Carbon Pulse

CFTC data show funds adding California allowances, widening RGGI short

Financial traders raised their bullish exposure to California carbon permits and increased bearish bets against RGGI allowances, according to the CFTC's latest positioning data.

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The CFTC's latest positioning data show financial traders are adjusting their stakes in two U.S. carbon allowance markets. They have increased bullish exposure to California permits, while bearish bets against RGGI allowances have grown, widening a short. Carbon allowance markets are designed to put a price on emissions and let participants trade compliance instruments. Traders' positioning can reflect expectations about allowance supply, demand, and market conditions, though the data do not explain the reasons behind these shifts.

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Funds' shifting bets in California and RGGI carbon markets could affect allowance prices and volatility. That may influence compliance costs for regulated emitters, with possible pass-through to energy bills for households and businesses. It could also shape incentives for emissions reductions and investment. The ultimate societal effect depends on market rules, broader energy prices, and how companies respond.

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