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Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire starting at midnight

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 16, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Israel and Lebanon have announced a ceasefire to begin at midnight. The Israel x Hezbollah ceasefire by April 30 market is at 93.7% YES, up from 45% a week ago.

The ceasefire announcement moved related markets. Israel suspension of Lebanon offensive by April 30 is at 96.2% YES, up from 87% yesterday. Expectations for Israel military action in Greater Beirut have collapsed, though the market remains technically open at 100% with zero recent trading volume.

USDC trading volume for the ceasefire market hit $1,041,878 today. The largest single move was a 13-point spike at 1:16 PM, pointing to strong trader conviction about the ceasefire holding. The IDF’s plan to maintain positions suggests some skepticism about full suspension, and order book depth is thin: $50,093 can move the odds 5 percentage points.

The ceasefire appears to answer the market question, but uncertainties around Hezbollah’s role and enforcement mechanisms could affect whether the truce lasts. At 94¢, a YES share pays $1 on resolution, a potential 1.06x return. Traders need to believe the ceasefire holds to justify that premium.

Watch for statements from Netanyahu and IDF leadership, and Hezbollah’s public response. Any deviation from the announced ceasefire could move these markets fast.

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Israel X Hezbollah Ceasefire
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
June 30 96.5% Trade →
April 30 93.5% Trade →
Israel Announces Suspension Of Lebanon Offensive
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 30 95.8% Trade →
May 31 97.3% Trade →
June 30 98.6% Trade →
April 17 87.5% Trade →
Israel Military Action Against Beirut On 522
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 1 100% Trade →
April 5 100% Trade →
April 9 100% Trade →
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