How to Buy Optimism (OP)
Optimism (OP) is trading around $0.1148. Follow these steps to buy your first OP safely — no prior experience needed.
Optimism is ranked #144 by market capitalisation, with about $119.5M traded over the past 24 hours.
Optimism at a glance
- Market-cap rank
- #144
- Category
- Smart Contract Platform · Layer 2 (L2)
- Price
- $0.1148
- Market cap
- $263.2M
- 24h trading volume
- $119.5M
- Circulating supply
- 2.3B OP (53.5% of the 4.29B maximum)
- All-time high
- $4.84 on Mar 6, 2024 · 97.6% below the peak
OP is actively traded: daily volume equals 45.4% of its market cap, so orders usually fill close to the quoted price.
Where to buy OP
Exchanges whose own market lists currently show a live OP market:
| Exchange | Market | Pair |
|---|---|---|
| Binance | Spot | OPUSDT |
| Bybit | Spot | OPUSDT |
| OKX | Spot | OP-USDT |
| Binance | Perpetual futures | OPUSDT |
| Bybit | Perpetual futures | OPUSDT |
| OKX | Perpetual futures | OP-USDT-SWAP |
Perpetual futures are leveraged derivatives — they don't give you ownership of OP. To hold the coin itself, buy it on a spot market.
Networks and contract addresses
OP is issued as a token on the networks below. Deposit and withdraw only on a network that both your exchange and your wallet support.
| Network | Contract address |
|---|---|
| Optimism | 0x4200000000000000000000000000000000000042 |
Always verify a contract address on the project's official website or a block explorer before sending funds — scam tokens copy the names and tickers of popular coins.
1. Choose a reputable exchange
Pick a well-established exchange that lists OP and serves your country — for example Binance, Bybit, and OKX. Compare fees, supported payment methods and security track record.
2. Create and verify your account
Sign up with your email, set a strong password and enable two-factor authentication. Most exchanges require identity verification (KYC) before you can deposit.
3. Deposit funds
Fund your account by bank transfer, card or another cryptocurrency. Bank transfers are usually cheapest; cards are fastest.
4. Buy OP
Open the OP market, enter the amount you want to buy and confirm. A market order fills instantly at the current price; a limit order lets you set your own price.
5. Store it securely
For long-term holding, move your OP to a personal wallet (hardware wallets are safest). When withdrawing, choose a network your wallet supports — such as Optimism — and send a small test amount first.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Optimism (OP)?
Optimism can be bought on Binance, Bybit, and OKX. Compare trading fees and check that the exchange serves your country before you sign up.
Which network should I use to send OP?
OP exists on Optimism. Use the same network on the sending and the receiving side — a transfer over a network the recipient doesn't support can be lost.
How far is OP from its all-time high?
Optimism's all-time high was $4.84, set on Mar 6, 2024. At around $0.1148 it trades 97.6% below that peak.
Is OP easy to buy and sell?
About $119.5M worth of OP traded over the last 24 hours — 45.4% of its market cap. OP is actively traded: daily volume equals 45.4% of its market cap, so orders usually fill close to the quoted price.
Before you buy: check the analysis
See Optimism's live technicals, fundamentals and composite score before you commit.
Open Optimism analysis →Exchange listings come from the exchanges' own market lists; supply, all-time high, networks and categories come from CoinGecko.
This guide is for education only and is not financial advice. Crypto is volatile — never invest more than you can afford to lose.