The probability of the UK sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz by April 30, 2026, sits at
The April 30 contracts show no movement, holding at
The market’s thin liquidity tells its own story. Daily face value is $11,264, but only $233 in actual USDC traded. It takes just $783 to shift the odds five points, meaning a single large order could move this market substantially. The largest price move today was a dip from 2% to 1.2%, pointing to cautious sentiment rather than conviction.
Operation Epic Fury has raised the stakes, with the US-Israel coalition and Iran in a tense standoff. A UK warship deployment would signal a broader coalition against Iran and could affect global oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz. A YES share priced at
Watch for statements from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer or the Ministry of Defence on deployment plans. Any confirmation of UK naval movements toward the strait would likely spike the market.
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