Iran’s Armed Forces have expressed skepticism about ceasefire talks, suggesting it might allow the US to regroup and strike again. The odds for a ceasefire by April 7 have dropped to 1.9% YES, down from 8% just a day ago.
The market is reacting to Iran’s statements, with the sharpest declines in the nearest-term markets. The April 7 market is nearly flatlining at 1.9% YES, a significant drop from 22% a week ago. The April 15 odds have halved to 8.5%. Traders seem to expect no short-term breakthroughs. Further out, April 30 sits at 24.5% YES, down from 40% a day ago.
Traders are betting $661,902 in USDC daily across these markets, with $26,062 needed to move the April 7 odds by five points. This indicates market sensitivity to shifts, even from social media sources. The largest move in the last 24 hours was a 1-point drop for the April 7 market, showing that even minor changes are significant.
Iran’s statement reflects concerns about US military strategy. The USS Gerald R. Ford’s return to sea adds tension, signaling continued US naval strength. For traders, a YES share at 2¢ for an April 7 ceasefire pays $1 if it resolves — a 50x return. It’s a long shot, requiring a rapid diplomatic turnaround in the next five days.
Watch the upcoming Trump address. Any sign of softening rhetoric or diplomatic moves could sway markets. Look for actions from intermediaries like Oman and Qatar or any mention of a ceasefire date.
Markets Impacted
- US x Iran ceasefire by April 7? — currently 1.9% YES
- US x Iran ceasefire by April 15? — currently 8.5% YES
- US x Iran ceasefire by April 30? — currently 24.5% YES
- US x Iran ceasefire by May 31? — currently 46.5% YES
- US x Iran ceasefire by June 30? — currently 59.5% YES
- US x Iran ceasefire by December 31? — currently 71.5% YES
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Add us on Google Disclosure: This article was edited by Estefano Gomez. For more information, see our Editorial Policy. Term Structure| Contract | Odds | Δ since publish | Volume 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 7 | 1.9% | — | — | Trade → |
| April 15 | 8.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| April 30 | 24.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| May 31 | 46.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| June 30 | 59.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| December 31 | 71.5% | — | — | Trade → |
