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US-Iran peace talks underway in Pakistan amid market skepticism

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 19, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Trump was pushing for talks with Iran before the U-15 aircraft incident, and peace negotiations are now underway in Pakistan. The US-Iran permanent peace deal by April 22 market sits at 13.5% YES.

The market for Trump agreeing to Iranian oil sanction relief in April is at 40.5% YES, down from 62% in the past 24 hours. The cost to move that market 5 points is just $816, suggesting thin liquidity and trader skepticism about immediate concessions. Odds for a US-Iran permanent peace deal by April 30 are at 36.5%, down from 61% yesterday. The May 31 deadline market is at 56.5%, where traders see a more realistic window for a deal.

Across all peace deal markets, $1.6M in USDC has traded. The largest single move was a 5-point drop on April 18, showing traders reacted quickly to new developments. The April 22 deadline odds have been falling steadily, with the market pricing in very low confidence that a deal can be reached in four days.

A YES share at 20¢ for the April 22 deadline implies a 5x payout, but that requires believing in a deal within four days with no concrete commitments or shifts in Trump’s public stance so far. Traders remain cautious, and the sharp drops across multiple timeframes suggest the market is pricing in the fragility of the current ceasefire rather than any momentum toward agreement.

The next round of talks in Islamabad is scheduled for Monday. Statements from Abbas Araghchi or Trump, or any confirmed agreements or public announcements, could move these markets sharply in either direction.

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What Will The Us Agree To
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 40.5% Trade →
Us X Iran Permanent Peace Deal
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April 22 13.5% Trade →
April 30 36.5% Trade →
May 31 56.5% Trade →
June 30 66.5% Trade →
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