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Iran oil production faces halt if US blockade persists

Iran oil production faces halt if US blockade persists

Trump's Hormuz Blockade Announcement

Iran’s oil production may stop if the US blockade holds, threatening to cut off 1.5-2 million barrels per day. Trump’s Hormuz blockade announcement market sits at 84% YES for May 31, up from 79% yesterday.

The blockade’s outcome reaches beyond oil. The April 19 market is at 25% YES, a 6-point jump overnight. Traders are pricing in a mid-April catalyst. The April 17 market remains low at 11.5% YES with only two days left.

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Total volume across these markets is $30,880 in USDC, so the book is thin. It takes just $41 to move the April 19 odds by 5 points, which means single trades can cause large swings. The largest recent move was that 6-point spike on April 19, likely from one significant trade or a news event.

If Iran’s oil exports halt, prices could surge. The WTI crude hitting $160 by April market may draw more activity if the blockade looks durable. This is an economic chokehold: roughly 20% of global oil transit passes through Hormuz.

Watch for statements from Trump or the Pentagon. A shift in naval posture or direct negotiation signals could move these odds fast.

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Disclosure: This article was edited by Estefano Gomez. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.

Iran oil production faces halt if US blockade persists

Iran oil production faces halt if US blockade persists

Trump's Hormuz Blockade Announcement

Iran’s oil production may stop if the US blockade holds, threatening to cut off 1.5-2 million barrels per day. Trump’s Hormuz blockade announcement market sits at 84% YES for May 31, up from 79% yesterday.

The blockade’s outcome reaches beyond oil. The April 19 market is at 25% YES, a 6-point jump overnight. Traders are pricing in a mid-April catalyst. The April 17 market remains low at 11.5% YES with only two days left.

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Total volume across these markets is $30,880 in USDC, so the book is thin. It takes just $41 to move the April 19 odds by 5 points, which means single trades can cause large swings. The largest recent move was that 6-point spike on April 19, likely from one significant trade or a news event.

If Iran’s oil exports halt, prices could surge. The WTI crude hitting $160 by April market may draw more activity if the blockade looks durable. This is an economic chokehold: roughly 20% of global oil transit passes through Hormuz.

Watch for statements from Trump or the Pentagon. A shift in naval posture or direct negotiation signals could move these odds fast.

Get prediction market intelligence as a structured API feed. Early access waitlist.

Disclosure: This article was edited by Estefano Gomez. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.