The CFTC, or Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is the US federal agency responsible for regulating the futures, options, and swaps markets. Established in 1974, it works to protect market participants from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices. The CFTC also publishes the weekly Commitments of Traders report, which is widely used by traders to gauge market positioning and sentiment.
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“The CFTC filed charges against the firm for manipulating commodity futures prices through spoofing and layering techniques.”