Trump declassifies new UFO files by 2026?

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Market context

The Trump administration has just released its third tranche of declassified Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena files, yet none contain definitive proof of extraterrestrial life, keeping the market’s implied probability at zero. This latest batch, published on 12 June 2026 by the Department of War under the PURSUE system, includes 72 documents and videos from the CIA, FBI, NASA and Defence, describing spinning discs and glowing orbs but offering no conclusive evidence of alien cover-ups or crashed spacecraft [1][3][4].

Historically, similar transparency drives under previous administrations—such as the 2017 AARO disclosures or the 2023 UAP hearings—also yielded unexplained sightings without confirming non-terrestrial origins, reinforcing why traders treat this market as a “no” until blockbuster proof emerges. Past releases have consistently framed UAP as national security anomalies rather than extraterrestrial contact, a pattern that continues to shape current expectations [2][5][8].

Traders should monitor the Department of War’s rolling release schedule, with tranches expected every few weeks, and watch for any White House or ODNI announcements that might escalate the scope beyond UAP to explicit alien life claims. The latest NBC News report confirms the Pentagon’s commitment to ongoing disclosures, but emphasises that no file has yet resolved the anomaly question [3][4]. Until a document explicitly names extraterrestrial life as the source, the market remains firmly in the “no” zone.

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Methodology

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Resolution & payout

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FAQ

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