Persistent geopolitical frictions following the 2026 U.S.-Iran conflict continue to suppress vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with recent daily transits ranging from zero to eight ships versus a pre-crisis average near 60. Iran’s parliament is reviewing measures to restrict U.S. and Israeli-linked vessels and impose tolls, while negotiations with Oman on traffic management remain unresolved, keeping war-risk insurance premiums elevated and deterring commercial operators. These dynamics have tightened global oil and LNG supply, supporting Brent crude above $80 per barrel amid uncertainty over full normalization. Traders are focused on whether any diplomatic breakthrough or security guarantee can lift daily volumes before the August 31 resolution window, as lingering threats and high-risk premiums sustain the current low-throughput environment.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedWill __ ships transit the Strait of Hormuz on any day by August 31?
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$79,273 Vol.
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Transit calls include container, dry bulk, roll-on/roll-off, general cargo, and tanker ships. Ships not reported by IMF Portwatch will not be considered.
Data for a specific date must be finalized before it is considered for this market (namely, once the next date's data point is available, the previous one is finalized).
This market will resolve as soon as a qualifying figure has been finalized or once all relevant data has been finalized. If the data for the final date of the specified timeframe has not been finalized by the end of the third calendar day (ET) after the day on which such data is first released, this market will resolve based on data published up to that point. Additionally, if not all relevant data has been released and finalized within 14 calendar days of the end of the specified period, this market will resolve based on data published up to that point.
In case of obvious data integrity issues (i.e., erroneous data), the market may remain open until the end of the third calendar day (ET) after the date on which such data is first released to allow for corrections. Data integrity issues refer only to clerical or other similar errors in the underlying data, and do not include cases where IMF Portwatch differs from alternative sources.
Only revisions to previously published data points made before the applicable resolution time will be considered.
The resolution source for this market will be IMF Portwatch, specifically the transit calls data published for the Strait of Hormuz at https://portwatch.imf.org/pages/cb5856222a5b4105adc6ee7e880a1730, both in the chart and through downloadable files.
Market Opened: Jul 31, 2026, 10:15 AM ET
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Transit calls include container, dry bulk, roll-on/roll-off, general cargo, and tanker ships. Ships not reported by IMF Portwatch will not be considered.
Data for a specific date must be finalized before it is considered for this market (namely, once the next date's data point is available, the previous one is finalized).
This market will resolve as soon as a qualifying figure has been finalized or once all relevant data has been finalized. If the data for the final date of the specified timeframe has not been finalized by the end of the third calendar day (ET) after the day on which such data is first released, this market will resolve based on data published up to that point. Additionally, if not all relevant data has been released and finalized within 14 calendar days of the end of the specified period, this market will resolve based on data published up to that point.
In case of obvious data integrity issues (i.e., erroneous data), the market may remain open until the end of the third calendar day (ET) after the date on which such data is first released to allow for corrections. Data integrity issues refer only to clerical or other similar errors in the underlying data, and do not include cases where IMF Portwatch differs from alternative sources.
Only revisions to previously published data points made before the applicable resolution time will be considered.
The resolution source for this market will be IMF Portwatch, specifically the transit calls data published for the Strait of Hormuz at https://portwatch.imf.org/pages/cb5856222a5b4105adc6ee7e880a1730, both in the chart and through downloadable files.
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Persistent geopolitical frictions following the 2026 U.S.-Iran conflict continue to suppress vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with recent daily transits ranging from zero to eight ships versus a pre-crisis average near 60. Iran’s parliament is reviewing measures to restrict U.S. and Israeli-linked vessels and impose tolls, while negotiations with Oman on traffic management remain unresolved, keeping war-risk insurance premiums elevated and deterring commercial operators. These dynamics have tightened global oil and LNG supply, supporting Brent crude above $80 per barrel amid uncertainty over full normalization. Traders are focused on whether any diplomatic breakthrough or security guarantee can lift daily volumes before the August 31 resolution window, as lingering threats and high-risk premiums sustain the current low-throughput environment.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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