24.03.2026 14:07
The large transaction of approximately $500 million in the oil market before U.S. President Donald Trump's statement regarding negotiations with Iran has raised allegations of insider information leaks. The rapid decline in prices following the announcement has increased suspicions, while experts noted that the timing is striking; however, there has been no official investigation or concrete evidence to confirm the allegations so far.
US President Donald Trump's statement regarding negotiations with Iran has sparked discussions about "insider trading" in global markets, following nearly half a billion dollars in transactions that occurred in the oil market just before his announcement.
BIG POSITIONS TAKEN IN THE OIL MARKET
According to reports in the international press, large positions worth approximately $500-580 million were taken in the oil market about 10-15 minutes before Trump announced that "positive talks" were taking place with Iran.
"HARD TO BE A COINCIDENCE"
Immediately following the announcement, there was a sharp drop in oil prices, drawing attention to the timing of these transactions. Analysts state that it is "hard to be a coincidence" for transactions of this magnitude and with such precise timing. Similarly, it has been reported that billions of dollars in positions were taken in the stock markets just before Trump's announcement, resulting in significant gains in a short period.
GREAT SUSPICION IN FINANCIAL MARKETS
This situation has strengthened suspicions that not only in oil but also in general financial markets, trading based on prior information has occurred.
CALL FOR INVESTIGATION
So far, there has been no officially confirmed "insider trading crime." However, politicians and market experts are calling for an investigation. The White House, on the other hand, denies any allegations of manipulation.
DEBATE CONTINUES
It is noted that sudden movements between Trump's foreign policy statements and the markets have occurred before, and therefore the discussion of "timely significant transactions" is not new.