Pronóstico: Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by September 30?

Platform comparison

Market context

Polymarket prices this contract at **22% YES**, with traders funding positions in **USDC** on **Polygon** against conditional tokens that settle only if IMF Portwatch’s 7-day average of Strait of Hormuz ship arrivals reaches **60 or more** before 30 September 2026. The key point is not whether some ships pass, but whether the IMF’s published moving average gets back to a level that looks like normal traffic, which in practice means a sustained rebound rather than a one-off spike.

History argues for caution on a quick reset. CNN reported in April that traffic had averaged about **5% of pre-war levels** over the previous two months, while other trackers and commentary described the strait as effectively closed to most commercial shipping, with around **2,000 vessels** stuck in Gulf waters waiting for clearance.[1][2][3] Even after Iran said in March and again later that passage was under control or being coordinated, Reuters and other reports still pointed to traffic and exports remaining sharply disrupted, and a June New York Times report said movements were improving only gradually and remained far below pre-conflict levels.[4][8][12]

For traders, the main catalysts are any formal reopening measures, mine-clearance updates, naval security guarantees, insurer behaviour, and whether carriers restore schedules quickly enough to lift the **7-day moving average** above the threshold. Reuters’ reporting on mid-March export losses and the June reopening talks shows how sensitive the market is to diplomatic progress, but Al Jazeera quoted marine-security analysts saying underwriters want sustained evidence of stable conditions, not just brief pauses in hostilities.[12][3] The practical watch-list is therefore IMF Portwatch publications, vessel-insurance signals, and whether the corridor can support consistent commercial transits rather than selective or escorted movements.[10][8]

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Methodology

This page reviews Pronóstico: Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by September 30? across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Polymarket Qué Es, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

Settlement runs on-chain. Polymarket's contract logic separates YES and NO shares as conditional tokens; at resolution the winning share lifts to $1.00 and the losing one to $0. The outcome input comes from the UMA Optimistic Oracle, which secures against bad resolution with a bond + dispute window.

Once finalised, the smart contract pays USDC to the holders' wallets within minutes — no withdrawal fees beyond Polygon network gas. Kalshi settles in USD via CFTC clearance, Betfair in account currency net of commission, Manifold in play-money mana with no cash-out.

FAQ

Is this market available outside the US?

Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check the legal status of prediction markets in your jurisdiction before trading.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

What does Polymarket cost to trade?

Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

On Polymarket directly, no — it's wallet-based. Intermediary brokers like Polymarket Qué Es trigger KYC only above $1,500 of lifetime trading volume; under that you trade pseudonymously with a single wallet address.