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Trump ties Hormuz reopening to deal as ceasefire nears end

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 20, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Trump is tying the Strait of Hormuz reopening to a signed deal, with the ceasefire expiring Wednesday evening. WTI Crude Oil hitting $160 in April sits at 1.4% YES.

The WTI Crude Oil market is nearly flat, at 1.4% YES compared to 1% yesterday. Traders remain skeptical about an immediate price spike despite Trump’s statement. Over 70% of daily trading volume is face value, with actual USDC at $704, which points to modest interest even with supply disruption risk on the table.

Diplomatic meetings with Iran by April 30 are priced at 18.2% YES, down from 22% yesterday. The April 30 diplomatic meeting market shows falling confidence in near-term talks. Trump’s firm stance complicates expectations, and only 12 days remain for any meeting to happen.

For the Hormuz blockade announcement, odds are at 85% YES, down from 90% yesterday. The drop tracks directly with Trump’s ultimatum, as traders price in a longer blockade.

Trump’s terms raise the probability of prolonged oil supply disruptions. Traders should weigh the likelihood of a diplomatic breakthrough against further escalation. At 13¢, a YES share on diplomatic meetings pays $1 if resolved, a potential 7.6x return, but only if talks materialize within 12 days.

Watch for statements from the White House or Iranian officials, and any new mediation efforts from Pakistan, Egypt, or Turkey. A shift in rhetoric or new diplomatic engagement could move these markets quickly.

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