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Iran’s demand that the US meet its commitments has driven down odds of a permanent peace deal by April 22, 2026. The market now sits at 15.5% YES, a sharp fall from 26% just 24 hours ago.
Market reaction
Traders are responding to Iran’s insistence on sanctions relief and asset releases, paired with its rejection of US demands for nuclear and missile concessions. The peace deal by April 30 market moved in the opposite direction, with odds at 37.5% YES, up from 32% a day earlier. This gap suggests traders think a deal is possible but not by April 22. The May 31 and June 30 markets price in higher likelihood at 59.5% and 67.5% YES respectively, pointing to a belief that a deal happens later rather than sooner.
The Iran uranium enrichment agreement market has also moved. Odds for an agreement by April 30 dipped to 35.2% YES, down from 30% yesterday, driven by Iran’s rejection of US demands on enrichment cessation.
Why it matters
The peace deal market has daily face value of $1,637,872, with $308,466 in actual USDC traded. It takes $26,446 to move prices 5 percentage points, meaning the market is liquid enough that casual trades won’t shift the odds. The largest recent move was an 8-point drop, a measure of how much volatility the negotiation breakdown has introduced.
At 16¢ per YES share, the potential payout is 6.25x if a deal is reached by April 22. But that bet requires rapid diplomatic movement that looks unlikely without major concessions from both sides, given the current deadlock.
What to watch
Statements from US President Trump or Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi could move these markets quickly. Any mediation efforts from Pakistan or confirmation of resumed direct talks would also be worth tracking.
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