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View ChartThe real-time price of Optimism today is $0.196820(OP/USD), with a market capitalization of $414.64M USD. The 24-hour trading volume is $95.35M USD. The price of OP to USD updates in real time. Over the past 24 hours, Optimism has changed by +3.69%, with a circulating supply of 2.12B.
Buy OptimismUsers and developers may take use of Ethereum’s robust security guarantees using Optimism, an extension that makes the platform faster, cheaper, and more user-friendly. One such exchange is Coinbase, where users may purchase and sell the OP token, which serves as a governance token.
Created by Ethereum developers, for Ethereum developers, Optimism is a lightning-fast, rock-solid, and scalable L2 solution. Your Ethereum programs will scale seamlessly with Optimism’s EVM-equivalent design. With a focus on creating a long-term ecosystem supported by public goods funding, Optimism is leveraging Ethereum’s current scale to finance its future.
A lot of the functions of the Ethereum network can be accomplished using optimism, but at a cost that is approximately ten times lower. Optimism users can do anything Ethereum users can, including purchase, sell, collect, mint NFTs, and connect with DeFi (decentralized financial) apps.
For their operations, optimism-based networks employ what are known as “optimistic rollups.” To alleviate network congestion and drastically lower transaction fees, this system executes transactions off-chain in groups.
To more fairly distribute the transaction cost among all users involved, Optimism’s rollup technology consolidates numerous transactions from Ethereum’s Layer 1 into a single transaction. The OP Mainnet, Optimism’s Layer 2 network, processes the rollup, while Ethereum’s Layer 1 handles the processing of the transaction data.
The “optimistic” part of this method is that it skips computations and starts by assuming that all transactions on Layer 2 of Optimism are genuine. The system will execute fraud-proofing to confirm a transaction if it suspects it may be fraudulent.
In contrast to zero-knowledge rollups, which verify the validity of all transactions before pushing them onto the main Ethereum blockchain, optimistic rollups do not assume anything. Pessimistic rollups is another name for these. Optimistic rollups usually offer less expensive transactions because such proofs are costly.
Optimism isn’t just about blockchain technology; it’s about a community of businesses, organizations, and individuals collaborating to create a bright future for Ethereum by rewarding public benefits. The code for Optimism is open-sourced and licensed under the MIT umbrella, unlike some other rollups. The specification is built with Ethereum in mind from the beginning, so everything is compatible and functions as expected on Ethereum. This means that developers can jump right into inventing on Optimism without having to learn new languages or rewrite code. A group of developers, builders, and crypto aficionados who share similar beliefs can be found on Optimism, the most forked rollup.
Optimism's price is increasing due to demand outstripping supply, fueled by widespread adoption, positive news, and investor optimism. For in-depth analysis, visit our BTCC Academy.
Optimism(OP) has historically grown over time but is volatile. Investment depends on risk tolerance and long-term strategy.
Predicting the exact timing of a Optimism crash is impossible, as the market is influenced by a complex mix of global economics, regulation, and investor sentiment.
For a long-term investor, understanding this cyclical nature is more valuable than trying to time the next crash. Also visit the BTCC Academy section for technical and marketing information.
The Optimism All-Time Low (ATL) price was 0.16214712749930868, recorded on 2026-02-06 00:25. This stands as the lowest price for Optimism(OP) on record.
The Optimism All-Time High (ATH) was $4.85, recorded on 2024-03-06 08:35. This represents the highest price Optimism has ever reached. Please note that this is a historical record, and the live price fluctuates constantly. We recommend monitoring the live OP price for the most up-to-date information.
Optimism(OP) currently has a circulating supply of 2.12B, with its maximum supply capped at 4.29B.
The current market cap of Optimism(OP) is $414.64M. The market cap of a cryptocurrency refers to its total circulating supply multiplied by its current price.
Optimism's 24h trading volume is $95.35M, representing the total value of all Optimism(OP) bought and sold across exchanges in the past 24 hours.
The current Optimism price is $0.196820. As the OP price changes constantly, BTCC offers real-time OP to USD prices that can be accessed at the top of our crypto price page.
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