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Trump hints at military escalation with Iran, impacting peace deal odds

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 23, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Trump shared a hardline column on Iran hinting at military escalation. The permanent US-Iran peace deal by April 30 market dropped to 9.5%, down from 18% just 24 hours ago.

The May 31 peace deal market is at 37.5%, while June 30 is at 57.5%. The sharp drop for April suggests traders see almost no chance of a deal in the next week, with expectations shifting to mid-May at the earliest.

The US declaration of war by December 31 market ticked up to 7.5%. Trading volume there is just $370 in actual USDC, so the move is thin and should be read cautiously.

Trump’s rhetoric is also hitting diplomatic meeting odds. The chance of no qualifying US-Iran meeting by June 30 jumped to 13.7%, up from 3% a day ago, a fivefold move.

At 9.5¢, a YES share on an April peace deal pays $1 if resolved, a potential 10.5x return. But that payout requires a rapid diplomatic turnaround within roughly a week.

Watch for any formal request by Trump to Congress for military action or statements from CENTCOM about operational shifts. Those would be the clearest signals for these markets.

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Us X Iran Permanent Peace Deal
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 30 9.5% Trade →
May 31 37.5% Trade →
June 30 57.5% Trade →
Will The Us Officially Declare War On Iran
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
December 31, 2026 7.5% Trade →
April 30, 2026 0.5% Trade →
Where Will The Next Us Iran Diplomatic Meeting Happen 455
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
June 30 13.8% Trade →
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