Bond traders are increasingly hedging against a potential Federal Reserve rate hike as tensions in Iran escalate. In the options market, demand has risen for bets linked to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), anticipating a rate hike within two weeks. These trades could profit if expectations for a rate increase grow before the Fed's April 29 meeting. Despite the current market pricing only a 3-basis-point hike, indicating a 12% chance of a 25-basis-point increase, the surge in hedging reflects heightened concerns over inflation and potential risks for investors holding U.S. Treasuries.