Iran has rejected a US ceasefire proposal, dropping the odds of a ceasefire by April 7 to 1% YES, down from 12% last week. Qatar’s refusal to mediate further complicates efforts.
The market reacted quickly. The April 7 market is nearly inactive at 1% YES, with traders seeing no deal possible in four days. Odds for April 15 fell to 6% YES, with a 1-point drop overnight. The April 30 market briefly rose 2 points to 18% YES but corrected quickly, indicating traders expect no immediate resolution.
Market volume at $430,773 in the past 24 hours, with a face value of $3.76M, shows instability. The May 31 market dropped 2 points, reflecting skepticism about a near-term breakthrough. It takes $12K to move the April 7 odds by 5 points, showing market thinness.
Iran’s rejection and Qatar’s stance complicate conflict resolution. At 1.1¢, a YES share for April 7 pays $1 if resolved — a long shot without unexpected diplomacy. Traders must consider longer horizons like June 30 at 52% YES.
Watch for moves from intermediaries like Oman or the UN Secretary-General. Changes in rhetoric from US Secretary of State Rubio or IRGC leadership could shift market expectations.
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Source: https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-rejects-us-ceasefire-proposal-odds-drop-to-1-for-april-7-resolution/
