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Trump open to extending Iran ceasefire amid market speculation

Trump open to extending Iran ceasefire amid market speculation

US-Iran Ceasefire Extension

Trump has indicated flexibility on extending the ceasefire with Iran. The odds of a US-Iran ceasefire extension by April 21, 2026, are now at 82.5% YES, up from 70% a week ago.

Trump’s comment shifted market expectations toward an extension of the truce brokered by Pakistan. The ceasefire extension by April 21 has $89,960 in actual USDC traded daily. The market is somewhat sensitive, with $10,909 needed to move the odds by 5 points.

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The odds of Trump meeting with Iranian officials by April 30 sit at just 13.5% YES, suggesting traders see the ceasefire extension as far more likely than any direct diplomatic contact. The meetings with Iran by April 30 market is thinner, with only $3,879 in actual USDC traded daily.

Trump’s statement opens a de-escalation angle, but without concrete actions, the shift is speculative. At 82¢, a YES share on the ceasefire extension pays $1, offering limited upside. The bet comes down to whether the Islamabad talks produce a formal extension within 5 days.

Watch for announcements from the Islamabad talks or public statements from Shehbaz Sharif or Abbas Araghchi. A confirmed extension or official US-Iran dialogue would move both markets sharply.

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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.

Trump open to extending Iran ceasefire amid market speculation

Trump open to extending Iran ceasefire amid market speculation

US-Iran Ceasefire Extension

Trump has indicated flexibility on extending the ceasefire with Iran. The odds of a US-Iran ceasefire extension by April 21, 2026, are now at 82.5% YES, up from 70% a week ago.

Trump’s comment shifted market expectations toward an extension of the truce brokered by Pakistan. The ceasefire extension by April 21 has $89,960 in actual USDC traded daily. The market is somewhat sensitive, with $10,909 needed to move the odds by 5 points.

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The odds of Trump meeting with Iranian officials by April 30 sit at just 13.5% YES, suggesting traders see the ceasefire extension as far more likely than any direct diplomatic contact. The meetings with Iran by April 30 market is thinner, with only $3,879 in actual USDC traded daily.

Trump’s statement opens a de-escalation angle, but without concrete actions, the shift is speculative. At 82¢, a YES share on the ceasefire extension pays $1, offering limited upside. The bet comes down to whether the Islamabad talks produce a formal extension within 5 days.

Watch for announcements from the Islamabad talks or public statements from Shehbaz Sharif or Abbas Araghchi. A confirmed extension or official US-Iran dialogue would move both markets sharply.

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.