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Iran hopeful for preliminary agreement with US to extend ceasefire

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 18, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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An Iranian official expressed optimism for a preliminary agreement with the US, suggesting progress in extending the current ceasefire. The market for US-Iran ceasefire by April 21 sits at 8.0% YES.

Market reaction

The statement moved several related markets. The likelihood of no US-Iran diplomatic meeting by June 30 is just 2.1% YES. The Iran uranium enrichment agreement by April 30 market ticked up to 44.4% YES, from 35% yesterday.

The US-Iran ceasefire market has $699,190 in USDC traded over 24 hours. The order book shows $4,528 is needed to move odds by 5 percentage points, which points to real liquidity.

Why it matters

The statement signals possible de-escalation toward a formal ceasefire extension. Without a specific agreement on uranium enrichment, though, the situation is fragile. Traders need to weigh the probability of concrete progress against ongoing tensions between the two countries.

What to watch

A YES share in the ceasefire market at 8¢ pays 12.5x if it resolves YES. Watch for announcements from Pakistan, the US, or Iran regarding new talks or a preliminary agreement. Any confirmed resumption of negotiations could move these odds quickly.

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Where Will The Next Us Iran Diplomatic Meeting Happen 455
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
June 30 2.1% Trade →
Iran Agrees To End Enrichment Of Uranium April 30
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 30 44.4% Trade →
Us X Iran Ceasefire Extended
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 21 6.5% Trade →
Us X Iran Permanent Peace Deal
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 22 30.5% Trade →
April 30 45.5% Trade →
May 31 65.5% Trade →
Us X Iran Ceasefire
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
June 30 72% Trade →
December 31 100% Trade →
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