Iran’s embassy issued military threats amid ongoing negotiations with the US, pushing the ceasefire-by-April-21 market to 8% YES.
Market reaction
The ceasefire by April 21 market faces a potential 25% drop in odds as traders reassess de-escalation prospects. Ceasefire by April 22 is at 14.5% YES, up from 12% a week ago. The threats have increased skepticism about a quick resolution.
Why it matters
The ceasefire market trades over $2.5M daily face value, with $699K in actual USDC. It takes $16,401 to move the April 22 odds by five points, which signals strong trader conviction on both sides. The Iranian demands market is at 35.5% YES for Trump agreeing to Iranian demands by April, up from 28% a week ago.
Iran’s aggressive rhetoric during active negotiations directly reduces the probability of a near-term deal. For traders, the contrarian angle is the ceasefire by June 30 market at 66% YES. Buying YES at 73¢ offers a potential 1.52x return if hostilities halt.
What to watch
Statements from US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff or Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Any confirmation of further talks or a shift in diplomatic tone could move these odds fast.
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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 → |
| Contract | Odds | Δ since publish | Volume 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21 | 6.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| Contract | Odds | Δ since publish | Volume 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22 | 36% | — | — | Trade → |
| April 30 | 45.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| May 31 | 64.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| Contract | Odds | Δ since publish | Volume 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30 | 73% | — | — | Trade → |
| December 31 | 100% | — | — | Trade → |
| Contract | Odds | Δ since publish | Volume 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 52.5% | — | — | Trade → |