The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced a two-week ceasefire without plans for extension, pushing the US-Iran ceasefire extension market to 82.5% YES on extension by April 21.
The 82.5% YES price reflects trader skepticism about extension talks materializing. A reversal could come from positive diplomatic signals. The April 30 ceasefire market sits at 61.5% YES, up 17 points from last week, meaning traders price a longer-term deal as more likely than a short extension.
The term structure shows expectations shifting over time. From April 22 to April 30, odds rise sharply, implying traders expect concentrated diplomatic activity in the latter part of the month. The May 31 market at 72% YES indicates stronger confidence in a resolution by then.
Trading volume on the extension market is $89,960 USDC, with order book depth of $10,909 needed to move the price 5 points. The market is relatively stable but movable. The largest recorded swing was an 8-point drop on bearish news.
The absence of extension talks creates a tight window. Traders betting YES on a ceasefire extension need rapid diplomatic progress in the next five days. A YES share at 82.5¢ pays $1 if the extension happens, a 1.21x return.
Watch for statements from the Sultan of Oman or Qatar. Any announcement of resumed talks or softening rhetoric could move these markets fast.
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Us X Iran Ceasefire Extended| Contract | Odds | Δ since publish | Volume 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21 | 6.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| April 21, 2026 | 84.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| Contract | Odds | Δ since publish | Volume 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22 | 38.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| April 30 | 61.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| May 31 | 72% | — | — | Trade → |
| Contract | Odds | Δ since publish | Volume 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30 | 82.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| December 31 | 100% | — | — | Trade → |
| Contract | Odds | Δ since publish | Volume 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31 | 29.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| April 30 | 3.2% | — | — | Trade → |
| May 31 | 9.5% | — | — | Trade → |
