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Ethereum markets shaken by US-Iran conflict, energy costs rise

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 21, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Rising input costs from the US-Iran conflict have shaken Ethereum markets. The conflict has closed the Strait of Hormuz, straining global energy supplies and pushing input costs higher. While the Ethereum April 14 market resolved at 100% YES, current odds for Ethereum reaching $10,000 by the end of 2026 sit at 4%.

Market reaction

The odds for Ethereum hitting $4,000 in April were already falling before this geopolitical shock. The Ethereum price in 2026 market shows a flat term structure, meaning traders are not pricing in a recovery. The market is thinly traded: $1,328 is enough to move the price 5 points.

Why it matters

Disrupted energy flows raise costs across the economy and tend to pull capital away from speculative assets like Ethereum. At $0.36, a YES share for Ethereum reaching $10,000 by 2026 pays $1, a 2.78x return. That price reflects how few traders are willing to bet on a recovery while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

What to watch

SEC announcements on crypto regulation and any developments toward resolving the conflict are the two variables most likely to move these markets. Bullish catalysts like regulatory clarity or major Ethereum network upgrades would need to overcome the drag from prolonged energy disruption.

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