Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by June 15?

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Market context

Polymarket currently prices this contract at 18 cents on the dollar, implying traders assess an 18% chance that the Strait of Hormuz will see daily ship transits return to a 7-day moving average of 60 arrivals by mid-June 2026. The conditional token structure on Polygon means YES holders need IMF Portwatch data to show that threshold sustained across a rolling week—a technical bar that requires sustained normalisation rather than a single spike. USDC settlement occurs once the metric is published or the window closes.

Historical transit data shows the Strait averaged roughly 70–90 daily arrivals before regional tensions escalated in 2023–2024. The 60-call threshold represents a materially depressed baseline, roughly 30–40% below pre-disruption norms. Previous disruptions—including the 2022 Houthi campaign and 2019 tanker incidents—saw recovery timescales of 6–18 months once immediate threats receded. Current geopolitical friction in the region remains acute, with no announced de-escalation framework, which explains why traders price recovery within 18 months as unlikely.

Traders should monitor statements from the Iranian government, US naval posture announcements, and Houthi operational tempo reports, as these directly influence shipping company routing decisions. IMF Portwatch publishes its data weekly; the 7-day moving average will begin reflecting normalisation only once daily transits consistently exceed 60. Any credible ceasefire announcement or significant reduction in reported incidents could shift the probability sharply, though the current pricing suggests the market views such developments as improbable within the settlement window.

Methodology

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Resolution & payout

At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.

On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On Polymarket Legit?, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

What does it cost to trade on Polymarket Legit??

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Do I need to KYC for this market?

Not under $1,500 of lifetime trading volume. Above that threshold, Polymarket Legit? triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in minutes.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.