White Oak Trading University

What are the institutions really doing behind the scenes, and what does their positioning tell us about where the markets may be heading next? In this CFTC Masterclass, we examine the latest Commitment of Traders data reported November 3, 2026, and combine institutional positioning with supply and demand analysis across the charts. We begin by examining the weekly changes in ins...

Some of the biggest names in the stock market are reporting impressive earnings, raising forecasts, and delivering positive surprises. Yet their share prices are moving sharply lower. What's going on? In this morning's market analysis, we investigate the disconnect between company earnings and actual price behaviour. Using the ️‍♂️ Sherlock Analysis Process, we examine how insti...

The latest CFTC data, reported October 27th, reveals some fascinating developments in institutional positioning, including a record level of short positions in the Euro! EURUSD: Institutional short positions have reached approximately 374,000 contracts, exceeding previous extremes. Could the eventual closure of these positions create the fuel for a substantial rally? GOLD: We ex...

The latest CFTC data for oil shows that long positions have remained relatively stable, declining only slightly from 335K to 330K. Short positions, however, have continued to increase, moving from 245K to 255K. We have been observing a gradual but steady increase in short positioning over the past several weeks as price continues to trade toward elevated levels. The coloration o...