Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by June 15?

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Market context

The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly one-third of global seaborne oil trade. A 7-day moving average of 60+ daily transit calls would represent a return to pre-disruption baseline traffic levels. Since late 2023, Houthi attacks on commercial vessels and subsequent regional tensions have depressed throughput, with transit calls frequently falling below 40 per day. The resolution criterion hinges on IMF Portwatch data—a specific, auditable source—making this market mechanically straightforward but dependent on sustained normalisation across container, tanker, and general cargo operations simultaneously.

Historical precedent matters here. The 2022 Russia-Ukraine disruption saw Suez Canal traffic recover within months once insurance costs stabilised and routing alternatives proved viable. However, the Hormuz situation differs: attacks have persisted intermittently through 2024 and into 2025, suggesting geopolitical factors rather than temporary supply-chain friction. A trader evaluating this programmatically would want to monitor IMF Portwatch's weekly releases directly—automating a conditional order triggered by a single 7-day average reading of 60+ is feasible, but the real edge lies in tracking whether regional military de-escalation announcements precede the data release.

Catalysts include any formal ceasefire agreement involving Houthi forces, shifts in US naval presence in the region, or insurance premium reductions signalling reduced perceived risk. Recent reporting from Lloyd's List and maritime insurance indices provides leading indicators. The 14% implied probability reflects scepticism that normalisation occurs within eighteen months; traders should assess whether current geopolitical trajectories support sustained 60+ call volumes or whether 40–50 becomes the new equilibrium.

Methodology

This page reviews Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by June 15? across five venues. We show live odds for Polymarket-based markets (sourced from the Polygon order book); for other venues we list platform attributes, since the comparable contracts are not exposed via a public API on every venue. Every CTA points at Polymarket App UK — the application we operate, where you trade directly against the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

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FAQ

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On Polymarket App UK, 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'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 it cost to trade on Polymarket App UK?

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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.