The US has sent 18 more A-10 aircraft to the Middle East as part of Operation Epic Fury. The odds of US forces entering Iran by April 30 are now at 54% YES, down from 56% yesterday.
Traders are adjusting their positions following this military move. The April 30 market is at 54% YES, a 2% drop. The December 31 market remains at 64.5% YES, suggesting expectations for later developments.
The A-10s enhance air support and strike capabilities, but traders are wary of immediate ground action. The 11-point spread between April 30 and December 31 reflects anticipation of a later catalyst.
Trading shows $1.5M in USDC volume in the April 30 market, with $61,472 needed to move the market by 5 points, indicating deep liquidity. This deployment strengthens the US military stance in the region but hasn't significantly changed ground troop odds.