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Trump declines NATO aid in Persian Gulf, strains US-Europe ties

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 18, 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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US President Donald Trump declined NATO’s offer of assistance in the Persian Gulf, pushing odds of a US withdrawal from NATO by April 30 to 1.2% YES, up from 1% the day before.

The US withdrawal from NATO market has daily USDC trade volume of $1,537, reflecting limited trader conviction in a near-term withdrawal. The cost to move odds by 5 percentage points is $3,948, meaning a single large trade could meaningfully shift the price.

Trump’s rejection of NATO support in the Persian Gulf adds friction to the US-Iran conflict and to transatlantic relations more broadly. The decision distances NATO allies further and fits a pattern of the US moving away from traditional alliance structures. Still, no concrete withdrawal steps have been taken, which keeps the market impact small.

A YES share at 1.2¢ pays $1 if the US withdraws from NATO by April 30, a 83.3x return. For this bet to make sense, you’d need to believe a formal withdrawal notice is imminent, and current signals don’t point that way.

Watch for further statements from Trump, Marco Rubio, or NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Any formal moves toward withdrawal or a sharp escalation in rhetoric could shift the odds.

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