Optimism key statistics
As of August 12, 2026, Optimism (OP) is trading at $0.0902, down +0.90% over the past 24 hours. It ranks #154 by market cap, currently $206.40M, with $27.40M traded in the last 24 hours. Circulating supply is 2.29B OP out of a maximum 4.29B OP.
Fully diluted valuation
Volume / mkt cap
Max supply
Supply issued · 53.3% of max
Optimism price chart
Chart data: TradingView · BINANCE:OPUSDT. May differ slightly from the CoinGecko quote above. Not investment advice.
Price history from Binance daily closes (OP/USDT) – hover for the date and price. Each window shows only real data; nothing is padded.
Optimism (OP) price prediction
Bearish regime| Horizon | Days | Bear | Base | Bull | Base vs now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 1 | $0.0849 | $0.0900 | $0.0955 | -0.2% |
| 7 days | 7 | $0.0723 | $0.0890 | $0.1097 | -1.3% |
| 30 days | 30 | $0.0475 | $0.0794 | $0.1326 | -12.0% |
| 90 days | 90 | $0.0249 | $0.0673 | $0.1823 | -25.4% |
| 1 year | 365 | $0.00505768 | $0.0384 | $0.2911 | -57.5% |
| End of 2027 | 505 | $0.00288684 | $0.0313 | $0.3394 | -65.3% |
| End of 2028 | 871 | $0.0009451 | $0.0216 | $0.4948 | -76.0% |
| End of 2030 | 1,601 | $0.00090243 | $0.0122 | $0.8511 | -86.5% |
Model-based scenarios. Not financial advice. Updated 45 minutes ago.
How we forecast →Model inputs: 221 days of price history · realized volatility 4.41%/day.
What is Optimism (OP)?
Optimism (OP) is the governance token of the Optimism Collective, the entity overseeing the OP Stack, an open-source framework for building Ethereum layer-2 blockchains using optimistic rollup technology. Optimism was developed by a team that included Karl Floersch and Ben Jones and launched its mainnet in December 2021. The OP Stack has become the foundation not only for Optimism's own network but for Base (Coinbase's layer-2), Mode, Zora, and many other chains in a growing family called the Superchain.
Like Arbitrum, Optimism uses the optimistic rollup design: transactions are executed off Ethereum, compressed and posted on-chain, with a 7-day fraud proof window for challengers to dispute invalid batches. The OP Stack is fully open source, which is why Coinbase was able to build Base on it without licensing fees, creating a pattern of shared infrastructure across multiple networks.
The Optimism Collective uses a bicameral governance model. The Token House consists of OP holders who vote on protocol upgrades and network parameters. The Citizens' House consists of holders of non-transferable badges who vote on Retroactive Public Goods Funding (RetroPGF), a mechanism for rewarding open-source projects that created value for the Ethereum and Optimism ecosystem. This public-goods focus is central to Optimism's stated philosophy. Like ARB, OP does not automatically accrue network fee revenue; whether to implement fee-sharing is a recurring governance question. As with all crypto, OP is volatile. This page is information only and is not financial advice; always do your own research.
Written and reviewed by the TheWeal editorial team.
Optimism analysis
Technicals · levels · performance · valuation · historyTechnical analysisDaily · updated just now
A technical reading from 261 days of real Binance closes – moving averages and oscillators only. It describes recent price behaviour and is not a price prediction and not investment advice.
Support & resistanceDaily pivot levels
Classic pivot levels computed from the most recent daily candle (high, low, close). Reference levels only – not investment advice.
PerformanceReturn over each window
ValuationWhere price sits today · from real history
Percentage below the running peak close (0% = a fresh all-time high). Real Binance daily closes.
Price vs 200-day average
Where price sits in its yearly range
14-day price momentum
Cycle & valuation gauges computed from real daily closes (Binance). Educational context only – not investment advice.
Correlationsvs top coins · 120-day daily returns
Pearson correlation of daily returns over the last ~120 days (−1 inverse · 0 none · +1 lockstep). From real Binance closes.
Price historyMonthly returns & daily OHLC
Each bar is that calendar month’s price change (first close to last), from real Binance daily closes.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | $0.0912 | $0.0922 | $0.0897 | $0.0905 | 8.54M OP | -0.77% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $0.0914 | $0.0927 | $0.0880 | $0.0912 | 19.66M OP | -0.22% |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $0.0880 | $0.0930 | $0.0879 | $0.0915 | 24.37M OP | +3.98% |
| Aug 9, 2026 | $0.0887 | $0.0908 | $0.0878 | $0.0881 | 14.02M OP | -0.68% |
| Aug 8, 2026 | $0.0861 | $0.0897 | $0.0859 | $0.0888 | 16.45M OP | +3.14% |
| Aug 7, 2026 | $0.0862 | $0.0897 | $0.0855 | $0.0861 | 23.54M OP | -0.12% |
| Aug 6, 2026 | $0.0880 | $0.0886 | $0.0853 | $0.0863 | 14.05M OP | -1.93% |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $0.0890 | $0.0894 | $0.0865 | $0.0880 | 17.52M OP | -1.12% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $0.0882 | $0.0899 | $0.0873 | $0.0889 | 21.45M OP | +0.79% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $0.0867 | $0.0885 | $0.0849 | $0.0883 | 19.82M OP | +1.85% |
| Aug 2, 2026 | $0.0831 | $0.0879 | $0.0829 | $0.0866 | 18.61M OP | +4.21% |
| Aug 1, 2026 | $0.0853 | $0.0862 | $0.0818 | $0.0831 | 14.52M OP | -2.58% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $0.0880 | $0.0890 | $0.0842 | $0.0852 | 27.92M OP | -3.18% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | $0.0892 | $0.0910 | $0.0871 | $0.0880 | 25.74M OP | -1.35% |
Daily open/high/low/close and base-asset volume from Binance (OP/USDT). Change is close vs open.
Optimism tokenomics
Supply figures are live from CoinGecko. A capped max supply means new OP issuance is finite; an uncapped or inflationary supply behaves differently. This is information only, not investment advice.
Where to buy Optimism (OP)
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Always confirm an exchange operates legally in your country and supports OP before signing up. Crypto is volatile and largely unregulated; never invest more than you can afford to lose.
How to store Optimism
OP is an ERC-20 token on the Optimism network, held in any Ethereum-compatible self-custody wallet connected to Optimism. A hardware wallet is recommended for larger balances.
Your recovery phrase is the master backup — store it offline and never share it. This is general information, not financial advice.
Optimism (OP) FAQ
Is OP a good investment?
We don't give recommendations. OP is a governance token that does not directly capture network fees. Its value depends on ecosystem growth and governance decisions. Do your own research.
What is the OP Stack?
The OP Stack is open-source software for building Ethereum rollups, used by Optimism, Base and others to create a network of interoperable layer-2 chains called the Superchain.
How are TheWeal's OP predictions made?
Model-based scenarios from price history and volatility — not a forecast and not advice. See methodology.
Can I lose money holding OP?
Yes. Crypto prices can fall sharply. Never invest more than you can afford to lose.
Is Optimism a good investment?
We don’t give buy or sell recommendations. Whether any asset suits you depends on your own goals, time horizon and risk tolerance, and Optimism (OP) – like all crypto – is highly volatile and can fall sharply. Read our learn hub and methodology, then do your own research and consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser.
How is the Optimism price on this page sourced?
The Optimism (OP) price, market cap and 24-hour volume come from CoinGecko (with CoinPaprika as a fallback); the chart uses Binance daily closes. The time shown near the top of the page is when we last refreshed; figures can lag individual exchanges slightly. Full detail is in our methodology.
Disclaimer: Market data for Optimism is provided by CoinGecko and Binance and may be delayed. Price predictions on this page are model-based scenarios, not a forecast and not financial advice. Nothing here is a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any asset. Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and you could lose your entire investment – always do your own research and consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser.