How many ships transit the Strait of Hormuz week of July 6?

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Market context

The Strait of Hormuz saw 108 verified vessel crossings over the weekend of July 3–5, 2026, following a temporary cease-fire between the US and Iran that eased prior blockade restrictions [3]. This resurgence marks a sharp reversal from the severe bottleneck crisis observed in late June, when outbound commercial traffic dropped to zero for 72 hours amid IRGC missile attacks on tankers [2][3]. The current 82% crowd-implied probability for a specific transit count reflects this recent resilience, though volumes remain considerably lower than pre-conflict levels [5].

Traders must monitor daily Kpler transit reports and UKMTO safety advisories, as the settlement depends entirely on finalized IMF Portwatch data for the week of July 6–12 [3]. A recent tanker fire off Oman after being struck by an unknown projectile on July 6 highlights the volatility that could abruptly suppress numbers [3]. While US forces continue operating to support freedom of navigation, any escalation in IRGC aggression or a breakdown in negotiations could instantly curtail the flow of the 20–30% of global oil consumption that passes through this choke point daily [2][4].

For UK and EU participants, German GlüStV implications require strict adherence to licensing if the platform operates without a local permit, while US CFTC reach remains a critical compliance boundary for dollar-denominated contracts. The ‘no-KYC up to $1,500’ threshold enhances accessibility for retail traders but does not exempt the market from regulatory scrutiny regarding anti-money laundering protocols. This specific market’s resolution relies on data finalisation once the next date’s point is available, ensuring that only verified, reported transits count toward the settlement total.

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Methodology

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