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Optimism (OP) is trading at $0.135000 as of 12 Oct 2026, down 5.99% in the last 24 hours. Its market capitalisation is $310.45M, ranking #153 among all cryptocurrencies.
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01 Optimism Price Today
Optimism (OP) is trading at $0.135000, down 5.99% over the past 24 hours. With a market capitalisation of $310.45M, Optimism ranks #153 among all cryptocurrencies. This snapshot reflects multi-source live data refreshed each cache cycle.
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02 Optimism Price Chart & Technical Analysis
Optimism price history
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | $0.318700 | — |
| Dec 2025 | $0.267800 | -16.0% |
| Jan 2026 | $0.234500 | -12.4% |
| Feb 2026 | $0.122700 | -47.7% |
| Mar 2026 | $0.110800 | -9.7% |
| Apr 2026 | $0.120400 | +8.7% |
| May 2026 | $0.118600 | -1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | $0.096500 | -18.6% |
| Jul 2026 | $0.085200 | -11.7% |
| Aug 2026 | $0.093600 | +9.9% |
| Sep 2026 | $0.129600 | +38.5% |
| Oct 2026 | $0.137800 | +6.3% |
Month-end closing prices, last 12 months. Source: CoinGecko/Binance.
Recent price history (OHLC)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12 | $0.139400 | $0.139700 | $0.137500 | $0.137800 |
| Oct 12 | $0.140500 | $0.141600 | $0.138400 | $0.139500 |
| Oct 12 | $0.141500 | $0.146000 | $0.140400 | $0.140500 |
| Oct 12 | $0.143800 | $0.144600 | $0.140100 | $0.141500 |
| Oct 11 | $0.144500 | $0.146500 | $0.143000 | $0.143700 |
| Oct 11 | $0.144300 | $0.145200 | $0.142600 | $0.144400 |
| Oct 11 | $0.141200 | $0.145700 | $0.140400 | $0.144300 |
| Oct 11 | $0.142100 | $0.143600 | $0.141100 | $0.141200 |
| Oct 11 | $0.138700 | $0.142900 | $0.137800 | $0.142200 |
| Oct 11 | $0.139300 | $0.143500 | $0.138300 | $0.138900 |
| Oct 10 | $0.139200 | $0.141500 | $0.137800 | $0.139300 |
| Oct 10 | $0.138700 | $0.140800 | $0.137300 | $0.139300 |
| Oct 10 | $0.136600 | $0.140200 | $0.135200 | $0.138600 |
| Oct 10 | $0.136900 | $0.138800 | $0.135100 | $0.136600 |
Technical analysis
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Cross-asset correlations (90-day)
Pearson correlation of daily returns over the last 90 days (CoinGecko).
03 Optimism On-Chain & Network Activity
Source: DeFiLlama · live, keyless on-chain data.
04 Optimism Institutional & ETF Activity
The Institutional layer tracks spot ETF flows, public-company treasury holdings, and institutional ownership trends — the demand signals that increasingly set the marginal price for assets like Optimism. This section is being wired to dedicated ETF and treasury data feeds; it will surface daily net flows, cumulative AUM, and the top corporate holders.
For ETF demand context now, see our ETF Flows dashboard and Treasury Holdings tracker.
05 Optimism Derivatives & Futures
Source: Binance Futures perpetual OPUSDT · funding settles every 8 hours. Deeper dashboards: Funding Rates · Liquidations.
06 What Is Optimism?
About Optimism
Optimism (OP) is a smart contract platform cryptocurrency ranked #153 by market capitalisation. It has a capped maximum supply of 4,294,967,296 OP, of which 54% is already in circulation. OP currently trades about 97% below its all-time high of $4.84.
Optimism is an Ethereum layer-2 scaling network that uses a technology called optimistic rollups to process transactions off the Ethereum mainnet while settling their final state on it. In an optimistic rollup system, transactions are assumed valid by default and published to Ethereum as compressed batches; a challenge period allows network participants to dispute fraudulent transactions. This design allows the network to offer significantly lower transaction fees and faster confirmations than Ethereum mainnet while inheriting much of its security model.
OP is the governance token of the Optimism Collective, a bicameral governance structure consisting of the Token House — where OP holders vote on protocol upgrades and treasury allocations — and the Citizens' House, which distributes retroactive public goods funding to projects that have contributed to the Optimism ecosystem. The Optimism codebase underpins the OP Stack, a modular software framework that several other networks, including Coinbase's Base, have used to launch their own rollup chains. This has formed the basis of what Optimism calls the Superchain — a vision of interoperable rollup networks sharing sequencer infrastructure. Holders of OP tokens should note that governance rights do not automatically confer economic claims on network fee revenue.
Supply economics
- Circulating supply: 2,299,624,975 OP
- Max supply: 4,294,967,296 OP
- Issued to date: 53.5% of max supply
Regulatory status
Regulatory treatment of Optimism varies by jurisdiction (US SEC, EU MiCA, UK FCA, Singapore MAS, Japan FSA, UAE VARA). The Market Periodical maintains per-jurisdiction status as part of our regulatory tracking. Always verify the current rules in your country before trading.
07 How to Buy Optimism
Markets & exchanges
| Exchange | Pair | Price | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
| BloFin | OP/USDT | $0.127261 | n/a |
| Binance | OP/USDT | $0.127261 | n/a |
| BTCC | OP/USDT | $0.127661 | n/a |
| CoinW | OP/USDT | $0.127271 | n/a |
| Toobit | OP/USDT | $0.127161 | n/a |
| LBank | OP/USDT | $0.127261 | n/a |
| XT.COM | OP/USDT | $0.127261 | n/a |
| Hotcoin | OP/USDT | $0.127261 | n/a |
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Compare OP with peers
| Coin | Price | 24h | 7d | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bitcoin BTC |
$82,524 | -1.41% | -3.00% | $1.66T |
 Ethereum ETH |
$2,516.94 | -0.78% | -6.40% | $307.31B |
 Tether USDT |
$0.999694 | +0.01% | 0.00% | $183.81B |
 BNB BNB |
$744.53 | -1.10% | -5.00% | $99.14B |
 XRP XRP |
$1.36 | -3.35% | -7.97% | $85.97B |
 USD Coin USDC |
$1.00 | +0.04% | +0.10% | $74.05B |
 Solana SOL |
$107.70 | -3.54% | -9.42% | $63.34B |
 Tron TRX |
$0.330300 | -0.12% | -1.66% | $31.37B |
08 Optimism Price Outlook & Sentiment
Risks
Optimism is a volatile, high-risk asset. Prices can move sharply on liquidity, regulation, macro conditions, and shifts in sentiment. Position sizing and risk management matter more than any single forecast.
Risk disclaimer. This page is informational, not financial advice. Crypto assets are volatile and your capital is at risk. Always do your own research.
09 Optimism FAQ & Related Coins
Optimism FAQ
What is an optimistic rollup and how does Optimism use it?
An optimistic rollup is a layer-2 scaling technique that executes transactions off the Ethereum mainnet but posts compressed transaction data back to it for settlement. Transactions are assumed valid unless challenged within a defined dispute window. Optimism applies this approach to allow faster and cheaper transactions while relying on Ethereum's validator set for final security guarantees.
What is the OP Stack and why does it matter?
The OP Stack is the open-source software framework developed by OP Labs that powers the Optimism network. Other projects can use it to launch their own EVM-compatible rollup chains. Coinbase's Base network is the most prominent example. These chains share sequencer infrastructure and governance norms under Optimism's Superchain vision, effectively expanding the reach of the OP Stack ecosystem.
What governance rights does holding OP confer?
OP holders participate in the Token House, one half of the Optimism Collective's bicameral governance system. They vote on protocol upgrades, treasury grant allocations, and certain network parameters. The other half, the Citizens' House, handles retroactive public goods funding and operates separately. OP governance rights do not automatically translate into economic entitlement to sequencer fees or protocol revenue.
What are the primary risks of the Optimism network and OP token?
Optimism inherits Ethereum's security but introduces its own risks: a challenge period delay before withdrawals are finalised on mainnet, sequencer centralisation (OP Labs currently operates the sole sequencer), and smart contract bugs. OP as a token is subject to standard cryptocurrency volatility and the risk that governance rights do not translate into financial value if network usage growth does not accrue to token holders.
Is Optimism a good investment?
Optimism (OP) is a volatile, high-risk asset (ranked #153 by market capitalisation), currently trading at $0.135000. Whether it suits you depends on your risk tolerance, time horizon and how it fits your wider portfolio. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. This is information, not financial advice.
Optimism price prediction: what could OP be worth?
No one can reliably predict cryptocurrency prices. Its all-time high was $4.84, and OP now trades about 97% below that level. Optimism's long-term value depends on adoption, liquidity, regulation and broad market cycles rather than any single forecast. Treat price targets you see elsewhere as speculation, not guarantees.
How do I buy Optimism?
Optimism (OP) can be bought on major cryptocurrency exchanges that list it. Compare fees, security and supported regions, verify your account, deposit funds, then place a buy order for OP. For larger holdings, consider moving coins to self-custody.
What determines the price of Optimism?
The OP price is set by live supply and demand across exchanges, and moves with trading volume, liquidity, exchange flows, macro conditions, regulation and overall market sentiment.
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