Recent U.S.-Denmark-Greenland security negotiations, culminating in a September 2026 agreement signed at the United Nations, have expanded American military basing rights and access while explicitly preserving Danish sovereignty over the territory. This outcome followed earlier U.S. interest in acquisition but resolved key security concerns—such as basing restrictions on adversaries—without any territorial transfer. The deal's permanence, even in the event of Greenlandic independence, and its alignment with existing NATO frameworks have reinforced trader consensus against full U.S. ownership by 2027. Remaining barriers include Danish parliamentary ratification, Greenlandic self-determination processes, and the need for U.S. congressional approval of any purchase. Late shifts could arise from unforeseen independence talks or major Arctic geopolitical escalations, though none appear imminent within the resolution window.