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Trump halts Iran strikes, cites internal fractures in Iranian government

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 21, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Trump announced a temporary halt on strikes against Iran, citing internal fractures in the Iranian government. The odds of a US-Iran permanent peace deal by April 22 now sit at 1.9% YES, down from 16% yesterday.

The short-term market for April 22 reflects skepticism about an imminent deal, with just two days to go. The April 30 market is at 33.5% YES, while the May 31 and June 30 markets are at 59% and 69.5% YES. The 26-point jump between the April 30 and May 31 contracts suggests traders expect a specific catalyst in that window.

In the Iranian enriched uranium market, odds are at 14.9% YES for an April 30 agreement. The December 31 market is at 55.5% YES.

Trading volume across these markets is $1,100,677 in USDC over the past 24 hours, with the April 22 peace deal market alone at $547,661. It would take $63,331 to move the April 22 market 5 percentage points, which indicates real liquidity. The largest price move was a 4-point spike at 4:27 PM, likely driven by a large trade following Trump’s statement.

For traders, this is noise over substance. Trump’s statement acknowledges Iran’s internal divisions but offers no concrete path to a deal. At 12.5¢, a YES share for April 22 pays $1, an 8x return. But that requires an unexpected breakthrough in the next 48 hours. Without concrete progress, this is a pure speculation play.

Watch for announcements from the Islamabad talks, particularly on nuclear commitments and sanctions relief. Specific statements from Trump or Iranian leaders could move these contracts fast.

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Us X Iran Permanent Peace Deal
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 22, 2026 1.9% Trade →
April 30, 2026 29% Trade →
May 31, 2026 55.5% Trade →
June 30, 2026 61% Trade →
Iran Agrees To Surrender Enriched Uranium Stockpile
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 30 14.9% Trade →
December 31 47.5% Trade →
June 30 37% Trade →
What Will The Us Agree To
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 27.5% Trade →
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