Pronóstico: Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by July 15?

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Market context

The Strait of Hormuz is currently closed, with commercial shipping suspended after a brief reopening, leaving transit calls near zero against a normal baseline of roughly 60 vessels daily[2]. This ongoing crisis, driven by the Iran war and US-Iran tensions, has effectively halted a route carrying approximately 20% of global oil and gas supply, with the strait remaining shut for weeks amid escalating conflict[3]. The crowd-implied 32% probability on Polymarket reflects the stark reality that normal traffic levels have not been achieved since the blockade began, despite minor diplomatic fluctuations.

Historical precedents suggest that such closures are rarely resolved quickly without direct military or high-level political intervention, as seen when the strait was previously closed due to mine threats and toll impositions[3]. Current data shows a 7-day moving average of only 13.14 ships as of 21 June 2026, far below the 60-ships threshold required for a "Yes" resolution[6]. Comparable cases of shipping disruptions in the region indicate that even with diplomatic progress, activity often remains significantly below normal for extended periods, reinforcing the low probability of a rapid return to baseline traffic by mid-July.

Traders must monitor President Trump’s stated prerequisite that the strait’s reopening is essential for any ceasefire with Tehran, a condition that remains unmet as peace negotiations stall[3]. The immediate catalyst is the US naval blockade declaration and Iran’s continued assaults on vessels, which have tripled tanker spot rates and forced rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope[2]. Any shift in the ceasefire talks or a sudden de-escalation of Iranian attacks would be the primary driver for traffic recovery, yet with minimal progress in negotiations, the outlook for a July 15 resolution remains heavily skewed toward "No".

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