Optimism
OP#112| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.66% | -6.59% | -1.73% | +38.89% | N/A |
About Optimism
Where to buy Optimism — OP markets
| Exchange | Pair | Price | Volume (24h) | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BloFin | OP/USDT | $0.120567 | $24.4M | green |
| Binance | OP/USDT | $0.120867 | $7.31M | green |
| OKX | OP/USDT | $0.120537 | $3.47M | green |
| WEEX | OP/USDT | $0.120767 | $3.46M | green |
| Hotcoin | OP/USDT | $0.120867 | $2.3M | green |
| CoinW | OP/USDT | $0.120847 | $2.24M | green |
| Toobit | OP/USDT | $0.120867 | $2.12M | green |
| Bybit | OP/USDT | $0.120827 | $2.09M | green |
| LBank | OP/USDT | $0.120767 | $1.97M | green |
| XT.COM | OP/USDT | $0.120867 | $1.79M | green |
| Phemex | OP/USDT | $0.120667 | $1.5M | green |
| Ourbit | OP/USDT | $0.120867 | $1.42M | green |
| DigiFinex | OP/USDT | $0.120867 | $1.33M | green |
| WhiteBIT | OP/USDT | $0.120767 | $1.28M | green |
| Binance | OP/USDC | $0.120767 | $713.77K | green |
| Coinbase Exchange | OP/USD | $0.120783 | $642.31K | green |
| BYDFi | OP/USDT | $0.120677 | $638.83K | green |
| Zoomex | OP/USDT | $0.120827 | $627.45K | green |
| Bitstamp by Robinhood | OP/USD | $0.120746 | $542.73K | green |
| Kraken | OP/USD | $0.120833 | $508.93K | green |
Optimism Price History
Optimism (OP) reached its all-time high of $4.84 on March 6, 2024, and trades 97.2% below that peak today. Its all-time low was $0.080689 on August 18, 2026, and the price has since risen 66% from that low.
| Year | Open | High | Low | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $0.124882 | $0.172629 | $0.081294 | $0.134023 | +7.32% |
| 2025 | $1.814 | $2.112 | $1.003 | $1.003 | -44.71% |
| 2024 | $3.992 | $4.707 | $1.171 | $1.75 | -56.16% |
| 2023 | $0.922 | $3.958 | $0.922 | $3.703 | +301.63% |
| 2022 | $0.577 | $1.988 | $0.451 | $0.9161 | +58.77% |
Optimism News
No recent news for Optimism.
Optimism FAQ
What is Optimism (OP)?
Optimism (OP) is the native cryptocurrency of the Optimism platform, a Layer 2 scaling solution built on Ethereum. It uses optimistic rollups to process transactions off-chain while inheriting Ethereum's security, aiming to reduce fees and increase transaction throughput. The platform is designed to improve scalability for Ethereum-based applications.
How does Optimism work?
Optimism uses optimistic rollups, which assume transactions are valid by default and only run fraud proofs when challenged. This allows most computation to occur off-chain, with only transaction data posted to Ethereum, resulting in lower costs and faster finality compared to the base layer.
What is the OP token used for?
The OP token is used for governance within the Optimism Collective, allowing holders to vote on protocol upgrades and funding allocations. It also incentivizes participation in the network's ecosystem, such as rewarding users and developers for contributing to the platform's growth.
How does Optimism differ from other Layer 2 solutions?
Unlike zk-rollups that use cryptographic validity proofs, Optimism relies on optimistic fraud proofs, which are simpler to implement and more compatible with existing Ethereum smart contracts. This makes it easier for developers to migrate dApps without significant code changes, while still offering scalability benefits.
What is the current price of Optimism?
Optimism is currently priced at $0.1341, down 6.59% in the last 24 hours. It is ranked #112 by market capitalization. Over the past 7 days, OP is down 1.73%.
What is Optimism's market cap?
Optimism has a market capitalization of $308.43M. The 24-hour trading volume is $90.20M, reflecting the total value of OP traded across all exchanges in the last day.
How many Optimism coins are in circulation?
There are currently 2.30B OP in circulation. Optimism has a maximum supply of 4.29B OP, meaning no more than this amount will ever exist.
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