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Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues as US-Iran tensions escalate, with the market for lifting the blockade by May 31 at 80% YES.
Market reaction
The mutual blockade between the US and Iran raises the stakes across multiple timeframes. The April 19 market is at 23.5% YES, and the April 17 market at 15.5% YES. Both show traders expect the blockade to persist through the near term. The May 31 market stays high, but the largest recent move was a modest 2-point spike, suggesting limited belief in swift de-escalation. The term structure points to traders positioning for prolonged tensions rather than a sudden resolution.
Why it matters
The blockade market trades $56,702 in actual USDC daily, with $250 enough to move prices 5 points. This is a thin market, susceptible to swings from larger trades. The most notable recent move was a 24-point spike in the April 17 market, showing how fast sentiment can shift on new information.
What to watch
At 20¢, a YES share for April 19 pays $1 if the blockade lifts, a 5x payout. That bet requires confidence in a rapid diplomatic shift, which current tensions make unlikely. The signals that would actually move these markets: Iranian compliance steps, US diplomatic overtures, Trump’s Truth Social posts, and any statements from CENTCOM or the White House. A change in rhetoric or military posture could reprice these contracts quickly.
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