Trump suggests a deal with Iran could be finalized by tomorrow. The ceasefire by April 7 market remains skeptical at 1% YES, down from 2% a day ago.
Traders are not buying into this optimism. The term structure from April 7 to June 30 shows a steep increase, with the biggest jump expected between April 30 and May 31. Odds for a ceasefire by May 31 stand higher at 36%.
Trump’s history of missed deadlines tempers enthusiasm. The April 15 market sits at 6% YES, while April 30 and May 31 markets are notably higher, indicating traders expect any real movement later.
Trading volume is at $431,402 daily, with a deep order book requiring over $12K to move the April 7 market even 5 points. A significant spike would need more than a tweet to materialize. The largest move in the last 24 hours was a modest 2-point spike, showing the market’s cautious stance.
Trump’s assertion is likely more noise than signal, given the lack of new developments from Geneva talks. A YES share at 18¢ for April 30 pays $1 if a ceasefire occurs, offering a 5.5x return, but only if you believe in a near-term diplomatic breakthrough. Historical market behavior suggests otherwise.
Watch for Rubio or Hegseth naming a specific negotiation date or an intermediary like Oman or Qatar facilitating talks. These would be concrete signals, unlike another ambitious claim from Trump.
Markets Impacted
- US x Iran ceasefire by April 7? — currently 1.1% YES
- US x Iran ceasefire by April 15? — currently 6.5% YES
- US x Iran ceasefire by April 30? — currently 17.5% YES
- US x Iran ceasefire by May 31? — currently 36.5% YES
- US x Iran ceasefire by June 30? — currently 51.5% YES
- US x Iran ceasefire by December 31? — currently 68.5% YES
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Add us on Google Disclosure: This article was edited by Estefano Gomez. For more information, see our Editorial Policy. Term Structure| Contract | Odds | Δ since publish | Volume 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 7 | 2.2% | +1.1¢ | $1.6M | Trade → |
| April 15 | 5.5% | -1¢ | $503K | Trade → |
| April 30 | 20.5% | +3¢ | $692K | Trade → |
| May 31 | 34.5% | -2¢ | $216K | Trade → |
| June 30 | 47.5% | -4¢ | $183K | Trade → |
| December 31 | 69.5% | +1¢ | $109K | Trade → |
