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Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by September 30?
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Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by September 30? - Polymarket
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Resolved Oct 28, 2026
Closed: Oct 6, 11:49 AM EST
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This market tracks whether Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal—defined as a 7-day moving average of transit calls reaching or exceeding 60—by September 30, 2026. Currently, Polymarket gives this outcome a 10.0% probability, with resolution based on data from IMF Portwatch at https://portwatch.imf.org/pages/cb5856222a5b4105adc6ee7e880a1730. Traders should closely watch IMF Portwatch data releases leading up to September 30, 2026, as the market will resolve based on whether a 7-day moving average of transit calls meets or exceeds 60 on or before that date.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if IMF Portwatch publishes a 7-day moving average of transit calls (“Arrivals of Ships”) for the Strait of Hormuz equal to or above 60 for any date between market creation and September 30, 2026. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Daily 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. This market will resolve as soon as IMF Portwatch publishes a 7-day moving average of transit calls equal to or above the specified level, or once data has been published for the final date in the specified period and no such value has been published. If no data has been published for the final date of the specified period within 14 calendar days (ET) after the end of that period, this market will resolve based on data published up to that point. Revisions to previously published data points made within this market’s timeframe will be considered. However, they will not disqualify a previously published data point from qualifying. Revisions to previously published data points after data is published for September 30, 2026, however, will not be considered. 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. 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.
On Polymarket, this market is priced through a continuous auction mechanism, where traders buy and sell contracts representing their belief about the outcome. The price of a 'yes' contract reflects the probability of normal traffic resuming by the specified date. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate, the price adjusts to reflect the collective wisdom of the crowd. The current price indicates the market's assessment of the geopolitical risks and potential for escalation in the region, influencing shipping lanes and global trade.
This market resolves around Oct 1, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Resolution will depend on whether major international organizations or news agencies report a sustained return to normal traffic levels through the Strait of Hormuz by September 30th. The determination will be based on publicly available data regarding shipping volumes and any reported disruptions or security incidents impacting transit through the waterway. The outcome will be a simple binary determination of 'yes' or 'no'.
Several factors could significantly impact this market. Escalations in geopolitical tensions between Iran and other regional or international powers would likely decrease the probability of normal traffic resuming. Conversely, successful diplomatic efforts or de-escalation measures could increase confidence and drive up the price of 'yes' contracts. Any major incidents impacting oil tankers or other commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz would also be a key catalyst. Reports on oil production levels and global demand could also influence perceptions of risk and affect trading activity in this market.