US-Israeli strike on IRGC site near isfahan lowers ceasefire odds

TestnetScholar · 2026-04-02T00:31:30+00:00

A recent U.S.-Israeli airstrike on an IRGC missile site in Iran has decreased ceasefire odds between the U.S. and Iran, with April 7's chances dropping to 7.5%. Market sentiments suggest continued skepticism toward a near-term resolution, though optimism may rise by May.

TestnetScholar

2026-04-02 00:31:30

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A U.S.-Israeli airstrike hit an IRGC missile site near Isfahan, Iran, increasing tensions. The odds for a US-Iran ceasefire by April 7 have dropped to 7.5% YES, down from 8% yesterday and 26% a week ago.

Traders view the strike as a bearish signal for a quick diplomatic resolution. The April 7 market now sits at 7.5% YES, showing a sharp decline in ceasefire hopes. April 15 is at 18.5% YES, indicating a similar outlook. The April 30 market at 36.5% YES reflects less pessimism but is down from 49% a week ago.

The market structure suggests skepticism about a near-term ceasefire, with odds improving in May. A 19-point jump between April 30 and May 31 suggests traders expect a potential resolution catalyst in late spring.

Trading volume is at $1,393,190 in USDC over the last 24 hours, with $31,494 needed to move the April 7 market by 5 percentage points. The largest single move was a 2-point drop at 8:13 AM, likely due to the strike news.

The strike supports a bearish outlook for a quick resolution. Targeting strategic missile sites suggests prolonged conflict. Traders might consider the low-cost potential of a YES share for April 7 at 7.5¢, which would pay $1 if a ceasefire occurs — a risky 13.3x return.

Watch for statements from CENTCOM, potential talks via Oman or Qatar, and rhetoric changes from key figures like Trump or Rubio. These could shift market sentiment sharply.

Markets Impacted

US x Iran ceasefire by April 7? — currently 7.5% YES
US x Iran ceasefire by April 15? — currently 18.5% YES
US x Iran ceasefire by April 30? — currently 36.5% YES
US x Iran ceasefire by May 31? — currently 55.5% YES
US x Iran ceasefire by June 30? — currently 63.5% YES
US x Iran ceasefire by December 31? — currently 73.5% YES

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