The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, through which approximately 20-30 percent of the world's crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes daily. This strategic chokepoint has long been a focus of geopolitical analysis and maritime tracking. This prediction market focuses on a specific operational metric: the precise number of cargo ships transiting the strait between April 13 and April 19, 2026. The market resolves YES if 10 to 19 vessels complete passage during this seven-day window, and NO if the count falls below 10 or exceeds 19. Typical daily traffic in the Strait varies significantly based on geopolitical conditions, seasonal demand fluctuations, weather patterns, and regional economic activity. The current YES odds of 1% indicate that traders are pricing in an extremely low probability of exactly 10-19 ships transiting during this particular week, suggesting market consensus expects either significantly higher or substantially lower traffic than that specific range. Historical shipping data and real-time vessel tracking systems provide transparent, auditable resolution criteria. This market allows traders to assess and trade on their expectations of regional shipping patterns and the complex factors influencing maritime chokepoint throughput during a specific timeframe.