by Estefano Gomez · Just now ago
President Trump has given Iran 48 hours to reach a deal, warning of severe consequences if no agreement is reached. The odds of a ceasefire by April 7 have fallen to about 1% YES, down from 2% yesterday.
Traders reacted to the ultimatum by lowering immediate ceasefire probabilities. The April 7 prediction market is trading near 1% YES with four days remaining. The April 15 market sits at 6.5% YES, down from 8%, while the April 30 market is at 17.5% YES, signaling little confidence in a quick de-escalation.
Across all sub-markets, the markets are handling roughly $430,773 in USDC. The April 7 order book is thin—about $12,367 would move the odds by five points—so small trades can swing prices. Traders see a potential catalyst between April 30 and May 31, where probabilities increase by about 19 points.
At current pricing, a 1¢ YES share for an April 7 ceasefire would pay $1 if resolved, implying a 100x return, but that requires believing in an abrupt diplomatic breakthrough, which appears unlikely. Watch for activity from intermediaries such as Oman and Qatar, and for any signals from the upcoming Pentagon briefing, which could shift expectations.
Markets Impacted
– US x Iran ceasefire by April 7? — currently ~1.1% YES
– US x Iran ceasefire by April 15? — currently 6.5% YES
– US x Iran ceasefire by April 30? — currently 17.5% YES
– US x Iran ceasefire by May 31? — currently 36.5% YES
– US x Iran ceasefire by June 30? — currently 51.5% YES
– US x Iran ceasefire by December 31? — currently 68.5% YES
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