Significant date conflict risk exists. The rule text explicitly defines the resolution deadline as December 31, 2025, yet the market options (Dec 31, 2026, etc.) and the settlement date (Dec 31, 2026) refer to 2026. If the text rule is strictly followed, a ceasefire in 2026 would not qualify, potentially causing all 2026 options to resolve as 'No' or creating a dispute. This is likely a copy-paste error by the creator.

April 21, 2026 - April 22, 2026, the price of the June 30, 2026 option surged from 3.4c to 19.65c. This was likely driven by speculative buying fueled by unverified peace initiatives or short-term ceasefire rumors, though the price gradually retraced to 10.25c over the following days. April 5, 2026 - April 11, 2026, the December 31 option's price dropped significantly from 30c to 15.5c. Reason: The post-Ramadan period showed zero signs of resumed negotiations while dry-season offensives intensified, causing the market to rapidly abandon expectations for a comprehensive ceasefire within the year. April 1, 2026 - April 2, 2026, the June 30 option's price plunged from 24.5c to 8c. Reason: The conclusion of Ramadan failed to yield any substantive negotiation progress, shattering market expectations for a Q2 ceasefire. March 7, 2026 - March 13, 2026, the price of the March 31 option fell from 11.1c to 2.6c, and the December 31 option dropped from 50c to 41c. Reason: As mid-March arrives and Ramadan concludes without any substantive ceasefire agreement, the market has effectively abandoned hope for a Q1 truce, dragging down confidence for the entire year. The market is repricing the failure of 'Ramadan diplomacy'. February 9, 2026 - February 11, 2026, the December 31 option dropped from 54 cents to 47.5 cents. Reason: This slide reflects the market reacting to the failure of early February diplomatic pushes: the expiration of the US Feb 1 deadline and the hawkish anti-negotiation rhetoric from SAF leadership on Feb 10 have dampened long-term confidence for a 2026 ceasefire.