Optimism OP
Rank #166 layer2
About Optimism
Optimism is a major Ethereum layer-2 and the home of the "Superchain" standard that Base and other networks build on. OP governs its collective and funds public goods.
Optimism in context
Optimism trades 98% below its all-time high of A$7.44, set in March 2024. Over the past 90 days it has lost 48.9% in AUD terms, trailing Bitcoin's −20.2% by 28.7 percentage points — one of the moves behind today's altcoin season index reading. 53% of the maximum OP supply is already in circulation, so future issuance is still a meaningful influence on the price. Daily turnover runs at about 12.7% of its market value — liquid enough that ordinary retail orders fill without drama.
Computed from our market records at build time — figures refresh with the daily rebuild.
12-month range (AUD)
today sits 0% of the way up the rangeThe supply maths: what would a price target mean?
full calculator →Market cap = price × circulating supply. With 2.29 billion OP circulating, every dollar of OP price is A$2.29B of market cap — so check what a target actually implies:
Buying Optimism in Australia
Optimism is widely available on major exchanges, but we haven't yet verified which of our listed Australian platforms carry a direct OP/AUD pair — we only publish availability we've checked. Compare exchanges and confirm the pair on the platform before depositing.
How OP stacks up
OP vs ARB →
Side-by-side charts, market data and the structural differences — all head-to-heads.
FAQ
What is the Optimism (OP) price in AUD right now?
The OP price in AUD is about A$0.1151 as of our last data refresh — the price at the top of this page updates continuously from CoinGecko market data (every 10 minutes in production), quoted in Australian dollars first so there's no mental USD conversion. The converter above turns any OP amount into AUD at the live rate.
How do I buy Optimism in Australia?
Optimism is available on major exchanges, though we haven't yet verified which Australian platforms carry a direct OP/AUD pair. The usual path: pick an AUSTRAC-registered exchange, deposit AUD via PayID or bank transfer, and check the OP pair on-platform before committing.
Is Optimism taxed in Australia?
Yes — the ATO treats Optimism as a CGT asset. Selling, swapping or spending it is a taxable event; holding over 12 months may qualify individuals for the 50% CGT discount. See our crypto tax guide.
What is Optimism's all-time high in AUD?
Optimism peaked at A$7.44 in March 2024. Today's price sits 98% below that peak — the stat cards above track it daily.
Why does the OP price here differ from prices I see in USD?
We quote in Australian dollars, so the number moves with both the coin's USD price and the AUD/USD exchange rate. Most global sites quote USD — multiply by the current exchange rate (or just use our converter above) and the numbers reconcile.
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General information only, not financial advice. Crypto is volatile — never invest more than you can afford to lose.