The US-Israel strikes on the Tehran-Karaj bridge signal a military escalation. Ceasefire by April 7 is now at 8% YES, down from 10% yesterday and 26% a week ago.
This bridge strike disrupts civilian logistics and mobility within Iran’s capital region. The April 15 ceasefire market fell to 18% YES, a 2-point drop since yesterday. The April 30 market rose to 38% YES from 36%, suggesting traders expect a potential catalyst before month’s end.
The term structure shows skepticism of an early resolution, with a 20-point jump between April 15 and April 30. This suggests traders anticipate significant developments in mid-April. The May 31 odds are more optimistic at 56% YES, indicating hope for longer-term diplomatic efforts.
Trading volume reached $1,365,780 in the last 24 hours. The order book depth varies, with $15,138 needed to move the April 7 market by 5 points, allowing for significant price swings. The largest move was a 4-point spike in the April 30 market, likely driven by speculation around potential diplomatic developments.
For traders, the bearish sentiment on a near-term ceasefire might present a contrarian opportunity. At 8¢, a YES share on April 7 pays $1 if resolved, offering a 12.5x return. However, betting on an imminent ceasefire requires belief in rapid diplomatic de-escalation, which current signals don’t support.
Watch for moves by intermediaries like Oman or Qatar, as well as statements from key US figures like Trump or CENTCOM. The next few days will be critical as the April 7 deadline approaches.
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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Add us on Google Disclosure: This article was edited by Estefano Gomez. For more information, see our Editorial Policy. Term Structure| Contract | Odds | Δ since publish | Volume 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 7 | 8.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| April 15 | 18.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| April 30 | 38.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| May 31 | 55.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| June 30 | 62.5% | — | — | Trade → |
| December 31 | 73.5% | — | — | Trade → |
