Trader consensus on Polymarket favors 45+ ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz during March 17-23 at 38.5%, with 40-44 at 23.4%, reflecting steady oil tanker volumes consistent with U.S. Energy Information Administration data showing 40-60 weekly crude carriers in recent periods absent major disruptions. Key factors include historical baselines of 12-15 daily outbound laden tankers, bolstered by real-time AIS tracking from services like MarineTraffic indicating normal Persian Gulf export flows. Recent developments, such as no new Iranian vessel seizures or escalated threats reported by UKMTO and U.S. Central Command since early March, sustain high-probability bands above 35 ships, while lower outcomes price in slim risks from potential militia actions or weather delays.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedHow many ships transit the Strait of Hormuz this week? (Mar 17-23)
How many ships transit the Strait of Hormuz this week? (Mar 17-23)
45+ 39%
40-44 23.3%
35-39 19%
25-29 8%
$112,645 Vol.
$112,645 Vol.
<10
3%
10-14
1%
15-19
1%
20-24
4%
25-29
8%
30-34
6%
35-39
19%
40-44
23%
45+
39%
45+ 39%
40-44 23.3%
35-39 19%
25-29 8%
$112,645 Vol.
$112,645 Vol.
<10
3%
10-14
1%
15-19
1%
20-24
4%
25-29
8%
30-34
6%
35-39
19%
40-44
23%
45+
39%
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 data has been published for the final date in the specified period. 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. Revisions to previously published data points after data is published for March 23, 2026, however, will not be considered.
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.
Market Opened: Mar 16, 2026, 9:02 PM ET
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0x69c47De9D...Trader consensus on Polymarket favors 45+ ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz during March 17-23 at 38.5%, with 40-44 at 23.4%, reflecting steady oil tanker volumes consistent with U.S. Energy Information Administration data showing 40-60 weekly crude carriers in recent periods absent major disruptions. Key factors include historical baselines of 12-15 daily outbound laden tankers, bolstered by real-time AIS tracking from services like MarineTraffic indicating normal Persian Gulf export flows. Recent developments, such as no new Iranian vessel seizures or escalated threats reported by UKMTO and U.S. Central Command since early March, sustain high-probability bands above 35 ships, while lower outcomes price in slim risks from potential militia actions or weather delays.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated

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