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Trump considers Iran peace proposal, impacting crude oil market

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 28, 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
Market Analysis

Trump is considering an Iran peace proposal, and the Polymarket crude oil all-time high contract has dropped sharply. The likelihood of crude oil hitting an all-time high by April 30 sits at 0.4% YES, down from 2% a day ago.

Market reaction

The Crude Oil All Time High by April 30 market fell to 0.4% YES. The WTI Crude Oil market shows a similar move, with April contracts at 0.2% YES, down from 1% yesterday. Traders are pricing out the possibility of oil reaching $160 in April.

Why it matters

A peace proposal changes the calculus for oil traders. At 0.4¢, a YES share for crude oil hitting an all-time high would require a dramatic reversal in negotiations to pay off. Without a breakdown in talks, the odds of escalated conflict and resulting price spikes stay low.

What to watch

The thin liquidity in these markets makes them sensitive to new information. Crude oil’s market has $2,513 in daily USDC volume, with $695 needed to move the price 5 percentage points. A 1-point spike at 5:31 AM showed how quickly prices respond to developments. The WTI Crude market is even thinner: $506 daily USDC volume and $1,632 to shift the price 5 points, meaning a single large trade can move the market significantly.

The next catalysts: Trump’s decision on the peace proposal, statements from Iranian leadership, and OPEC+’s response.

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