Iran’s ex-foreign minister proposes nuclear limits for sanctions relief and ceasefire

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Iran’s former foreign minister has suggested limiting the country’s nuclear program in exchange for lifting sanctions, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and pausing hostilities. The market for a US-Iran ceasefire by April 7 is at 1% YES, down from 2% yesterday.

The proposal hints at potential de-escalation in the US-Iran conflict, but skepticism remains as it originated from a social media account. The April 7 market is nearly inactive at 1%, while the April 15 market has dropped to 6% from 8% yesterday. Traders are waiting for more concrete developments.

Traders expect any ceasefire catalyst later, with odds rising from 18% to 36% between April 30 and May 31. The May 31 market, at 36% YES, suggests anticipation of diplomatic progress.

With a daily trading volume at $430,773 in USDC, the market has decent liquidity. It takes $12,367 to move the April 7 odds by 5 points, showing that one large trade could still impact the market. The largest recent move was a 2-point spike on April 30, indicating traders’ sensitivity to potential breakthroughs.

The proposal’s impact is limited due to its source. A YES share for an April 7 ceasefire at 1¢ pays $1 if it resolves, a 100x return. However, without official backing, traders remain cautious.

Watch for intermediary activity from Oman or Qatar, or a formal US response. Signals from Secretary of State Rubio or CENTCOM could shift odds. A formal announcement from Tehran or Washington would be significant.