Trump declassifies new UFO files by 2026?

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Market context

The Trump administration has already declassified multiple batches of files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, with the first tranche released on 8 May 2026 under the PURSUE programme, followed by second and third releases on 22 May and 12 June 2026 respectively[1][2]. These documents, dating back to the late 1940s, include military reports, pilot accounts, photographs, and videos, though none have confirmed extraterrestrial origins[2][3]. The market’s 0% YES probability reflects that the core event—declassification of previously secret UAP files pertaining to alien life or unexplained aerial phenomena—has already occurred, making the conditional outcome redundant by the settlement deadline of 30 June 2026[1][4].

Historically, comparable disclosures such as the Pentagon’s 2017 release of UFO videos or the National Archives’ April 2025 UAP records collection were limited in scope and did not involve a rolling, administration-wide declassification effort[2][9]. The current PURSUE initiative is unprecedented in its scale and transparency, with the Department of War stating it will release materials “on a rolling basis” as they are reviewed[4][5]. Traders should monitor the official WAR.GOV/UFO portal for announcements of further tranches, particularly ahead of scheduled White House briefings or congressional hearings on UAPs, which could trigger additional releases[5][7]. The market is leaning on the catalyst of ongoing rolling disclosures rather than a single future event, as the administration has already committed to continuous transparency[1][4]. No new declassification is required to satisfy the market’s condition, given the existing releases meet the definition of “previously not publicly available” files[1][2].

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