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Qatar, Pakistan push to extend US-Iran ceasefire amid diplomatic talks

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 16, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Qatar’s talks with Pakistan’s PM aim to extend the US-Iran ceasefire. The ceasefire-by-April-22 market is at 23.5% YES, up from 12% a week ago.

Market reaction

The market is responding to Pakistan’s shuttle diplomacy and Qatar’s role as an intermediary. Short-term odds like April 21 remain at 10.5%, showing skepticism about an immediate resolution. The April 30 market rose to 40.5%, up from 17% a week ago, suggesting traders expect progress through diplomatic channels but not right away.

Liquidity is strongest for the April 22 market, trading $260K in USDC daily, with a 4-point spike in recent sessions. The May 31 odds jumped to 56.5%, pointing to expectations of a longer-timeline deal.

Why it matters

Pakistan is positioning itself as a mediator between the US and Iran, and the odds movement across multiple contract dates suggests traders are pricing in a real diplomatic track rather than just rhetoric. The steepest move, the April 30 contract doubling from 17% to 34.5%, concentrates the expected timeline in late April. At 23.5¢, a YES share on the April 22 contract pays $1 if the ceasefire extends, a 6.7x return. That payout requires concrete progress from the Doha talks within days.

What to watch

Statements from the US and Iran about the talks’ outcomes, any mention of intermediary nations like Oman, and Trump’s rhetoric. Pakistan’s engagement with Tehran and potential Turkish involvement could move these markets further.

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Us X Iran Ceasefire Extended
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April 30 40.5% Trade →
May 31 55.5% Trade →
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June 30 70.5% Trade →
December 31 100% Trade →
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June 30 100% Trade →
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