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Iran rejects pressure negotiations, US-Iran peace deal unlikely by deadline

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 21, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Iran’s firm rejection of negotiations under pressure has put the US-Iran permanent peace deal at 4.4% YES, down from 16% yesterday.

The market for a permanent peace deal by April 22 is effectively dead with only two days left till the deadline. The April 30 marker sits at 31% YES, slightly down from 34% yesterday. The 26-point gap between April 30 and May 31 suggests traders expect something to break in early May.

Daily trading volume on the peace market is $3.3M in face value, with $547K in actual USDC spent. The order book requires $63K to move the price 5 points, which points to institutional participation. The largest single shift was a 4-point spike at 4:27 PM, likely triggered by a large order. Some trader optimism persists despite Iran’s hard stance.

Iran’s refusal to negotiate under pressure, combined with stalled diplomatic efforts, leaves little room for a deal. The chance of a uranium enrichment agreement by April 30 is at 23.2% YES. A YES share at 30¢ pays $1 if Iran agrees, a 3.3x return. That bet only makes sense if you believe Iran will reverse course under diplomatic pressure in the next week.

Watch for Vance’s moves in Pakistan and any shifts in Trump’s rhetoric. Without a change in US sanctions policy or an Iranian softening, these odds will stay low.

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Us X Iran Permanent Peace Deal
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 22, 2026 4.4% Trade →
April 30, 2026 31% Trade →
May 31, 2026 57.5% Trade →
June 30, 2026 65.5% Trade →
Where Will The Next Us Iran Diplomatic Meeting Happen 455
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
June 30 3.4% Trade →
Iran Agrees To End Enrichment Of Uranium April 30
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 30 23.2% Trade →
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