Optimism OP
Rank #154 layer2
Supply release: when does the rest arrive?
54% circulating46% of the maximum OP supply has not been released yet.
The tokens that are not circulating are held by the project — typically team, investor, treasury and ecosystem allocations that unlock gradually on a vesting schedule. We do not publish per-coin unlock dates: the schedules are set by each project and revised often, and a stale unlock date is more misleading than none at all. Check the project's own tokenomics documentation before assuming when that supply arrives.
If every OP that can ever exist were circulating at today's price, the market capitalisation would be about 1.9× what it is now.
Supply at a glance
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.
Created by Jinglan Wang, Karl Floersch, Ben Jones and Kevin Ho (2021).
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 gained 14.2% in AUD terms, trailing Bitcoin's +28.0% by 13.8 percentage points — one of the moves behind today's altcoin season index reading. Daily turnover runs at about 42.7% of its market value — heavily traded, so large orders move it less than the smaller coins.
Computed from our market records at build time — figures refresh with the daily rebuild.
12-month range (AUD)
today sits 5% of the way up the rangeThe supply maths: what would a price target mean?
full calculator →Market cap = price × circulating supply. With 2.30 billion OP circulating, every dollar of OP price is A$2.30B of market cap — so check what a target actually implies:
Where to buy Optimism in Australia
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| Exchange | AUD pair | Instant-buy cost | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swyftx | ✓ OP/AUD | 0.6% + spread | 8.7/10 | Buy on Swyftx* |
| CoinSpot | ✓ OP/AUD | 1% + spread | 8.5/10 | Buy on CoinSpot* |
| Digital Surge | ✓ OP/AUD | 0.5% | 7.7/10 | Buy on Digital Surge* |
How OP stacks up
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FAQ
What is the Optimism (OP) price in AUD right now?
The OP price in AUD is about A$0.1754 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 listed on Swyftx, CoinSpot, Digital Surge with direct AUD pairs. Deposit AUD via PayID or bank transfer, then buy OP — most platforms complete this in minutes after ID verification.
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.
When will the rest of the OP supply be released?
46% of the maximum OP supply has not been released yet. The tokens that are not circulating are held by the project — typically team, investor, treasury and ecosystem allocations that unlock gradually on a vesting schedule. We do not publish per-coin unlock dates: the schedules are set by each project and revised often, and a stale unlock date is more misleading than none at all. Check the project's own tokenomics documentation before assuming when that supply arrives.
Who created Optimism?
Created by Jinglan Wang, Karl Floersch, Ben Jones and Kevin Ho (2021).
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.