President Trump stated that the war in Iran is crucial to U.S. security and suggested military goals are close to being met. The odds for a US-Iran ceasefire by April 7 have fallen to 8% YES, down from 10% yesterday.
Ceasefire odds have dropped sharply following Trump’s remarks. The April 7 market is at 8% YES, a steep decline from 26% a week ago. The April 15 market is at 18% YES, down from 34% last week, while April 30 saw a slight rise to 38%. The most significant change is the 20-point increase from April 15 to April 30, indicating traders expect a key event in mid-April.
Trading volume shows market sensitivity, with $1,365,780 in USDC traded in the last 24 hours. The largest price move was a 4-point spike for April 30 at 10:56 AM. It takes $15,138 to move the April 7 market by 5 points, showing thin trading conditions where large trades can shift prices.
Trump’s comments have decreased ceasefire probability, suggesting a diplomatic resolution is unlikely soon. With potential troop movements into Iran, the chance of a ceasefire is even lower. At 8¢, a YES share for the April 7 ceasefire pays $1 if it occurs, offering over a 12x return, but this would require an unexpected diplomatic breakthrough.
Watch for Pentagon briefings and changes in CENTCOM’s language, as these could impact market odds. Also, monitor statements from intermediaries like Oman and Qatar or any sign of resumed talks, which could shift the current bearish outlook.
Markets Impacted
- US x Iran ceasefire by April 7? — currently 8.5% YES
- US x Iran ceasefire by April 15? — currently 18.5% YES
- US x Iran ceasefire by April 30? — currently 38.5% YES
- US x Iran ceasefire by May 31? — currently 55.5% YES
- US x Iran ceasefire by June 30? — currently 62.5% YES
- US x Iran ceasefire by December 31? — currently 73.5% YES
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