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Iran rejects second round of US talks, impacting uranium enrichment market

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 19, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
Regulation

Iran has refused to participate in a second round of talks with the US, according to IRNA. The odds of no diplomatic meeting by June 30 now sit at 3.7% YES, up from 2% yesterday.

Market reaction

The rejection hit related markets hard. The Iran uranium enrichment agreement market dropped to 37.3% YES, down from 50% yesterday. With only 12 days left, traders are pricing in growing doubt that Iran agrees to end uranium enrichment by April 30. The US-Iran ceasefire market fell to 37.5% YES, down from 59% yesterday.

Why it matters

The volume numbers reveal how thin some of these markets are. The diplomatic meeting market has a face value of $16,862/day, but actual USDC traded is only $400/day. It takes just $462 to move that market 5 percentage points. The uranium enrichment market shows more conviction at $34,430 actual USDC traded daily, though only $74 moves the odds 5 points. The ceasefire market has the most liquidity: $80,435/day in actual USDC, requiring $1,566 to shift 5 points.

Iran’s rejection confirms a hardline stance and shrinks the window for near-term diplomacy. With a fragile ceasefire expiring soon, the probability of resumed hostilities rises. A contrarian could buy YES on the enrichment deal at 37.3¢ for a 3.57x return if a last-minute deal materializes, but that bet requires confidence in a rapid diplomatic reversal with 12 days on the clock.

What to watch

Statements from the Iranian Foreign Minister and US Special Envoy for any shift in rhetoric. Pakistan’s next diplomatic update could also signal movement. Any announcement of new talks or mediation efforts would likely move all three markets.

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Where Will The Next Us Iran Diplomatic Meeting Happen 455
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
June 30 2.4% Trade →
Iran Agrees To End Enrichment Of Uranium April 30
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 30 37.3% Trade →
Trump Announces End Of Military Operations Against Iran
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 30 39.5% Trade →
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