Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end of June?

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Market context

The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed for 100 days due to ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, halting roughly 20% of global oil transport and leaving over 150 vessels stranded[3][4]. With current crowd-implied probability at just 7% for a return to normal traffic by end of June, the market reflects deep scepticism that the 60 daily transit calls threshold will be met before the settlement window closes[5].

Historical precedents show that brief reopenings, such as the 24-hour window on 21 April 2026, failed to sustain normal flows as commercial shipping was suspended again within a day[5]. Comparable cases in modern history indicate that asymmetric power via drones and missiles allows Iran to maintain control even when weakened, keeping oil prices elevated and deterrence strong[4]. The current suppression of traffic to under 2% of normal throughput, alongside war risk insurance premiums exceeding 16 times normal rates, underscores why traders view a June recovery as highly improbable[5].

Traders must monitor President Trump’s stipulation that strait reopening is a prerequisite for any ceasefire with Tehran, though peace negotiations have stalled with minimal progress[3]. Recent news confirms that 55 merchant ships transited on 21 June following a slowdown, yet actual figures may be higher as some vessels alter GPS tracking to avoid detection[2]. Dependencies include whether Iran will remove implied mines, lift tolls, or allow safe routes as indicated by its Revolutionary Guard map, while the US naval blockade remains a critical barrier to sustained normal traffic[3].

From a regulatory standpoint, German GlüStV implications and US CFTC reach define the legal framework for this market, with 'no-KYC up to $1,500' enabling accessible participation for retail traders without identity verification hurdles. This accessibility is particularly relevant given the high economic cost exceeding $4 billion daily and the strategic importance of the strait for South Korea, Japan, India, China, and the EU[5]. The market remains a factual gauge of geopolitical risk rather than a speculative instrument, with settlement tied strictly to IMF Portwatch data publication.

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Methodology

This page reviews Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end of June? 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 PolyGram — the application we operate, where you trade directly against the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

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FAQ

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