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Iran withdraws from US peace talks, dimming near-term deal prospects

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 18, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Iran’s leadership has pulled out of peace talks with the US, a setback for negotiations. The odds for a permanent peace deal by April 22, 2026, are at 27% YES.

The April 22 market reflects a 2.5-point rise since last week, likely due to traders hedging against the risk of prolonged conflict. The April 30 market is at 44.5% YES, suggesting some traders still price in a late-April breakthrough. The May 31 and June 30 markets are at 61.5% and 69.5% YES, respectively, so traders still see a deal as more likely than not over a longer timeline.

Trading volume at $711,138 in daily USDC traded shows serious engagement. It takes $16,312 to move April 22 odds by 5 points, indicating solid depth. The largest recent move was a 4-point spike to 24% at midnight, likely from a sizable single trade or a burst of coordinated interest.

Iran’s withdrawal from talks is a tangible shift that makes a near-term deal less likely. Previous optimism, fueled by Trump’s hints of imminent resolution, now collides with the reality of no active negotiations. Buying YES at 27¢ pays $1 if a deal is struck by April 22, a 6.9x return. But that bet requires believing in a dramatic diplomatic reversal within six days.

Watch for Islamabad talks updates on April 20. Any shift in Iran’s stance or a surprise US concession could move the odds sharply.

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Term Structure
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 22, 2026 27% Trade →
April 30, 2026 44.5% Trade →
May 31, 2026 61.5% Trade →
June 30, 2026 69.5% Trade →
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