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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent regulatory measures taken by the Dalian Commodity Exchange to cool down the speculative trading in coking coal futures, particularly focusing on the JM2601 contract, which has seen significant price fluctuations and increased trading activity [1][3]. Regulatory Measures - On August 13, the Dalian Commodity Exchange announced adjustments to trading limits and increased transaction fees for the JM2601 contract, raising the day trading fee from 0.01% to 0.02% [3][10]. - This is the second round of regulatory measures following the first round on July 25, aimed at managing the heightened speculative trading activity observed since early June [3][5]. Market Dynamics - Coking coal futures prices surged from 700 yuan/ton to around 1300 yuan/ton since June, marking an increase of over 80% [3]. - The total open interest in coking coal futures exceeded the previous high in late July, indicating increased market participation and speculation [3][7]. Speculative Trading Concerns - The trading volume and open interest for JM2601 increased significantly, with open interest rising from 428,000 contracts on August 1 to 719,000 contracts by August 12 [6]. - The trading ratio, a measure of speculative activity, was noted to be around 3 on August 12, which is lower than the levels observed before the first round of regulation [6][7]. Impact of Regulatory Changes - The increase in transaction fees is expected to reduce the attractiveness of day trading in JM2601, as the cost of trading has effectively doubled, impacting potential profits and losses for traders [10]. - For instance, with a closing price of 1214 yuan/ton, the transaction cost for a single contract (60 tons) increased from approximately 7.28 yuan to 14.57 yuan, significantly affecting the profitability of trades [10]. Future Implications - The new fee structure is set to take effect from August 18, which may lead to a noticeable impact on trading volumes in coking coal futures [11]. - The stability of JM2601 is crucial for the overall pricing of coking coal futures, as it is the most actively traded contract in the market [11].