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Iran rejects uranium transfer proposal despite Trump’s optimism

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 18, 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Iran rejected a uranium transfer proposal even as Trump expressed optimism about negotiations. The “Iran agrees to end enrichment by April 30” market is at 44.4% YES, up from 35% yesterday.

Market reaction

Iran’s rejection cuts against the chances of a deal to end enrichment by April 30. The market for Iran’s uranium enrichment agreement is at 44.4% YES, up from 10% a week ago. The surrender of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile by April 30 sits at 45.4% YES. Both prices suggest traders doubt a breakthrough under current conditions.

Liquidity in both markets is moderate, with $23,824 and $22,814 in USDC traded daily. It takes $599 and $184, respectively, to move prices 5 points. A 13-point spike in the uranium surrender market yesterday points to active speculation, though the rejection complicates that momentum.

Why it matters

Iran’s refusal keeps tension high despite Trump’s reassuring comments. The rejection is a strategic move to hold leverage, not just rhetoric. At 44.4¢, a YES share pays $1 if Iran ends enrichment by April 30, a 2.56x return. For that bet to pay off, substantial progress in negotiations must happen within 14 days.

What to watch

Statements from IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi or any sudden shift in US sanctions policy could be tipping points for the market.

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Iran Agrees To End Enrichment Of Uranium April 30
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 30 44.4% Trade →
Iran Agrees To Surrender Enriched Uranium Stockpile
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 30, 2026 45.4% Trade →
December 31, 2026 62.5% Trade →
June 30, 2026 59.5% Trade →
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