Cryptocurrency bettors boosted the odds of a U.S.–Iran truce after President Donald Trump shifted his stance from “hit and obliterate” to describing talks with Tehran as “good and productive.”
Peace At Last?
Polygon (CRYPTO: POL)-based Polymarket saw odds of a ceasefire by April 15 rise from 30% to 35% in the past 24 hours, while chances of a truce by April 30 increased from 41% to 45%. Similarly, the probability of this happening by May-end rose 5 percentage points to 56%.
Over $38 million has been wagered on the outcome, which will be resolved after an “official ceasefire agreement” is reached, requiring public confirmation from both the U.S. government and the …