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Iran’s IRGC vows retaliation against U.S., escalating tensions

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 2, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Iran’s IRGC has warned of retaliation against U.S. interests if attacked, challenging U.S. claims of avoiding civilian casualties. This statement has pushed the odds of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire by April 7 down to 8% YES.

The threat has increased skepticism about a near-term ceasefire, with April 15 now at 18% YES. April 30 sits at 38% YES, up from 36% a day ago. The IRGC’s warning targets U.S. tech companies in the region, adding an economic dimension to military tensions. The ceasefire market reflects traders’ expectations of further conflict, with the biggest term structure jump between April 15 and April 30.

The U.S. forces entering Iran market is also reacting, though less dramatically. April 30 odds hold at 52% YES, down from 57% a day prior. This suggests traders are weighing the IRGC’s rhetoric against the current U.S. military posture. The December 31 market sits at 64% YES, indicating an expectation of longer-term escalation.

The ceasefire market has seen $1,365,780 in USDC traded over 24 hours, with a 2-point drop at 8:13 AM affecting the April 7 odds. Moving the U.S. forces market 5 percentage points requires $37,215, indicating robust liquidity. This aligns with the market’s $1,966,537 in daily USDC volume.

The IRGC’s capacity to hit U.S. tech assets introduces new risk factors. A YES share in the ceasefire market at 8¢ pays $1 if hostilities cease by April 7, considerable if peace talks accelerate. But with the IRGC’s hardline stance, the odds appear slim.

Watch for statements from CENTCOM or any U.S. diplomatic moves. Changes in rhetoric from Trump or the IRGC could shift market odds significantly.

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Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
March 31 0.1% Trade →
April 30 52.5% Trade →
December 31 64.5% Trade →
Us X Iran Ceasefire
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 7 8.5% Trade →
April 15 18.5% Trade →
April 30 38.5% Trade →
May 31 55.5% Trade →
June 30 62.5% Trade →
December 31 73.5% Trade →
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