Prediction Markets Expect Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Disruption—And Oil Traders Are Betting Big

Prediction Markets Expect Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Disruption—And Oil Traders Are Betting Big

Prediction Markets Expect Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Disruption—And Oil Traders Are Betting Big Price data byDecryptNewsMarketsPrediction Markets Expect Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Disruption—And Oil Traders Are Betting BigPrediction markets suggest Strait of Hormuz traffic will not return to normal any time soon, and oil traders expect higher prices.By Jose Antonio LanzEdited by Guillermo JimenezApr 20, 2026Apr 20, 20265 min readIran and crypto. Image: Shutterstock/DecryptCreate an account to save your articles.Add on GoogleAdd Decrypt as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.In brief Prediction markets show low confidence in a near-term recovery in the oil markets. Despite a ceasefire, shipping disruptions persist in the Strait of Hormuz due to security risks. Traders are increasingly betting on prolonged instability, with markets pricing higher oil prices and only

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