A trend like this typically doesn't end on a whim but with a big firework finale, brought about by massive short-covering. So far we have seen nothing of the sort, as open interest has actually increased over the last few weeks and unfixed on-call fixations in current crop remain stubbornly high near 8 million bales. Only once most of this sizeable trade short position has been liquidated will there be some confidence that a top is finally in place. Until that is the case, the shorts should welcome any correction as an opportunity to get out of trouble.