Hedge Funds Flip Bullish on Yen
Leveraged traders erased short yen bets and built a ¥251 billion long position in the week ending Sept. 15.
Yuna · Sep 18, 2026 · 1 min
Bloomberg Markets reported that hedge funds adopted a bullish stance on the yen, a reversal not seen since July 2025. This shift followed weeks of market intervention by US and Japanese authorities to support the currency's value.
In the week ending Sept. 15, leveraged traders eliminated their short yen positions. Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released Friday shows these traders subsequently accumulated wagers on a stronger currency. The funds accumulated approximately ¥251 billion in positions linked to yen appreciation. Based on data compiled by Bloomberg, this position was valued at $1.6 billion. The COT data reflects a distinct change in market positioning after the recent government action.
Source: Bloomberg Markets
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