Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by July 31?

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1%blended Yes · 3 venuesHigh reliability

The same question trades on 3 venues. This blend is weighted by each venue’s market depth.

All three prediction markets collectively imply a very low probability (around 1%) that Strait of Hormuz traffic will return to normal by July 31, with no notable disagreement among them.

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AI overview· Updated 6h ago

The market is pricing near-zero odds of a return to normal traffic by July 31 because recent headlines show tanker crossings at their lowest since May, an Iranian seizure of a Greek tanker, and expert projections that disruption could last 12 months or more — making a six-day recovery virtually impossible.

📊 Base rate: Historical disruptions to Strait of Hormuz traffic (e.g., 2019 tanker attacks, 2023 US-Iran tensions) have typically taken weeks to months to resolve, not days.

What's driving it

• Crypto Briefing reported on July 24 that Hormuz tanker crossings hit their lowest level since May amid US-Iran tensions, indicating ongoing severe disruption.
• Crypto Briefing reported on July 22 that Iran seized a Greek tanker near the Strait, escalating the crisis and reducing the chance of quick de-escalation.
• CNBC reported on July 24 that prediction markets now see traffic not returning to normal for 12 months or more, anchoring expectations far beyond the July 31 deadline.

The case for YES

• A sudden diplomatic breakthrough or temporary ceasefire could allow a few tankers to pass, which might be interpreted as a return to 'normal' traffic.
• The July 31 deadline is only six days away, so a single day of resumed crossings could technically meet the condition if the market defines 'normal' loosely.
• If the US or Iran signals a de-escalation in the next 48 hours, traders might front-run a resolution even if full recovery is not yet visible.

The case for NO

• Tanker crossings are at their lowest since May (Crypto Briefing, Jul 24), and a return to normal within six days would require reversing a multi-month trend overnight.
• Iran's seizure of a Greek tanker on July 22 (Crypto Briefing) shows active escalation, not de-escalation, making a quick resolution unlikely.
• CNBC reported on July 24 that experts and prediction markets project 12+ months of disruption, implying the July 31 deadline is far too early for any meaningful recovery.

What to watch

• Any new Iranian seizure or US military response in the next few days would push odds even lower (down).
• A surprise announcement of talks or a temporary truce before July 31 could cause a sharp but likely short-lived spike in Yes odds (up).
• Release of daily tanker-crossing data on July 26-30 showing even lower traffic would confirm the trend and further cement No (down).

Sources

🔗 cnbc.com 🔗 cryptobriefing.com 🔗 actionnetwork.com 🔗 msn.com

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