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Saudi-Houthi ceasefire agreement announced by...?
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Saudi-Houthi ceasefire agreement announced by...?

Sep 18, 2026, 11:28 AM EST - Dec 31, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
Total volume:
$459,461
Volume 24h:
$56,475
3,612%
Liquidity:
$107,004
25%
Open interest:
$96,226N/A

December 31

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Resolves Dec 31, 2026

Saudi-Houthi ceasefire agreement announced by December 31?

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December 31

Trade
18%
12%
Yes 18¢No 83¢
1¢
$51,262
$202,750
35%
181%
N/A
2mo 1w 2d
active
polymarket

October 31

3%
1%
Yes 3.2¢No 97.8¢
1¢
$55,742
$232,255
2%
70%
N/A
1w 1d 7h
active
polymarket

September 30

0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
—
N/A
$18,662
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
No
polymarket

September 23

0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
—
N/A
$5,793
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
No
Total markets: 4

Intro

This market tracks the likelihood of a ceasefire agreement being announced between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. Currently, Polymarket gives a 30.5% probability to an agreement being announced by December 31st, while the probability of an agreement by October 31st stands at 4.0%. Resolution will be based on official information from the government of Saudi Arabia and Houthi leadership, with a potential reliance on a consensus of credible reporting. Traders should closely watch for announcements from both parties leading up to December 31st, as that is the date by which a qualifying agreement must be announced to resolve the market to “Yes”, according to the resolution rules.

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This market will resolve to “Yes” if a ceasefire agreement between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis is announced by the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. A ceasefire agreement refers to any mutually-agreed suspension of direct military engagement between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. A broader peace deal, normalization agreement, political framework, truce, or humanitarian pause will qualify if it includes a mutually agreed suspension of direct military engagement, to be effective on a specified date. Agreements that outline future negotiations or de-escalation measures without an explicit, dated commitment to stop fighting will not qualify. Any form of informal understanding, backchannel communication, de-escalation without an announced agreement, or unilateral pause in hostilities will not be considered a ceasefire agreement. Only agreements which constitute a general pause in the conflict will qualify. Agreements which only apply to specific conflict categories (e.g. restrictions on certain target categories or certain locations) will not qualify. All listed countries/parties must announce their acceptance of the same qualifying diplomatic agreement for a Yes resolution. A joint announcement will qualify, as will separate announcements from each entity of its own acceptance of an agreement which, taken together, directly indicate that all the listed countries accepted the same agreement. Separate announcements of individual policies will not qualify if the policies are not announced as part of a diplomatic agreement. Each announcement must be a declarative statement that clearly and unambiguously communicates acceptance of an agreement. Statements that reference ongoing negotiations or a prospective agreement, or that allude to or express support for an agreement without confirming acceptance of the agreement, do not qualify. A qualifying announcement need not reference the agreement by name or use specific terminology, provided it clearly communicates acceptance of an agreement. Whether announcements from the listed countries represent a ceasefire agreement will be primarily determined through the announcements themselves. Where a potentially qualifying announcement is made by all listed countries but, based on the announcements, it remains ambiguous whether the announcements represent a ceasefire agreement between the countries, this market will remain open until either i) definitive confirmation that the announcements represent a qualifying diplomatic agreement between the listed entities is achieved through further announcements from the listed countries/parties or a consensus of credible reporting or ii) 7 calendar days (ET) have passed after the date that the last country made their first potentially qualifying announcement. If, at the end of the seventh calendar day, no definitive confirmation has been achieved, the announcements will be judged based on the totality of information available from the resolution sources at that time. No single statement, denial, or presentation of evidence will govern where it is contradicted by the totality of information. The resolution sources for this market will be official information from the government of Saudi Arabia and Houthi leadership; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Frequently asked questions

On Polymarket, the dashboard for the Saudi-Houthi ceasefire deal tracks the current odds of an agreement being announced, the price history of the market, and the 24-hour trading volume. Currently, the volume is $56,018 and the total volume traded to date is $459,461. This allows traders to see how sentiment is shifting and how much money is being wagered on different outcomes. The dashboard provides a real-time view of the market's activity and helps participants make informed decisions.

Comparing the odds in this market to analyst forecasts reveals interesting insights into collective wisdom versus expert opinion. While analysts often offer nuanced predictions with caveats, this market distills expectations into a single probability. Currently, the implied probability of a ceasefire agreement reflects a different perspective than many geopolitical analysts, who are divided on the likelihood of success. This divergence highlights how prediction markets can offer a unique signal based on the aggregated views of a diverse group of participants, rather than relying on individual expert assessments.

On Polymarket, this market is priced through a continuous auction mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing their belief in the outcome. The price of a share directly reflects the probability of the Saudi-Houthi ceasefire deal being announced. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders buy shares, the price increases, indicating a higher perceived probability. Conversely, selling pressure drives the price down. This dynamic pricing ensures that the market reflects the latest information and collective intelligence of the participants.

This market resolves around Jan 1, 2027, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Resolution will depend on whether a publicly announced ceasefire agreement between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi movement is made before the resolution date. The market will assess information from reputable news sources and official statements to determine if a formal agreement has been reached. The outcome will be binary: either an agreement has been announced, or it has not.

Several signals or events could significantly move this market. Major diplomatic breakthroughs in negotiations between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis would likely cause a substantial increase in the price of shares. Conversely, escalations in conflict or public statements indicating a breakdown in talks could lead to a price decline. Political developments within Saudi Arabia or Yemen, such as changes in leadership or policy shifts, could also influence the market. Any credible reporting on the status of negotiations will be closely watched by traders and could impact the odds.