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    What you’ll learn about Optimism

  • Where and how you can buy Optimism.

    We’ve included detailed instructions to make it easier for you to buy Optimism.

  • Some market stats about Optimism in United States.

    This includes price analysis of Optimism and other research opportunities you may be interested in.

  • Other crypto similar to Optimism.

    And how to buy other crypto assets in United States.

Price of Optimism (24H)

$0.62

-15.50%

Introduction

When it comes to buying crypto like Optimism, there are a lot of factors that come into play, such as location and protocol. Fortunately in United States, you can buy Optimism on Coinbase’s centralized exchange. Coinbase is the most trusted place for people and businesses to buy, sell, and manage Optimism. It’s quick and easy. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to buy Optimism.

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Create a Coinbase account

    Download the Coinbase app and start the sign up process. You will need a valid ID and may be asked for proof of address in order to transact, so be sure to have those ready. Verifying your ID may take longer than a few minutes, depending on where you live.

  1. 2

    Add a payment method

    Tap on the payment method box and connect a payment method. You can use a bank account, debit card or initiate a wire.

  1. 3

    Start a trade

    On Coinbase.com, select Buy & Sell. On the Coinbase mobile app, tap the ( + ) Buy on the Home tab.

  1. 4

    Select Optimism from list of assets

    On Coinbase.com, click the Buy panel to search and select Optimism. On the Coinbase mobile app, search for Optimism by typing “Optimism” into the search bar. When you see Optimism appear in the results, tap it to open up the purchase screen.

  1. 5

    Enter the amount you want to buy

    Use the number pad to input the amount you want to spend in your local currency. The app will automatically convert that into a Optimism amount. You can tap the arrow buttons to the right of the amount of money you want to spend to switch the number to the equivalent amount of Optimism

  1. 6

    Finalize your purchase of Optimism

    Tap “Preview buy” when ready. You’ll be shown the details of your purchase. Make sure everything looks good and then confirm your purchase by clicking “Buy now”.

  1. 7

    Done

    Once the order processes, you’ll be taken to the confirmation screen. That’s it, you’ve bought Optimism.

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Research

Optimism is on the decline this week.

The latest OP price is $0.62. Compared to Optimism's value of $0.74 from 24 hours ago, there's been a -15% decrease, while the current price is -17% down from $0.74 which was recorded one week ago. Optimism's all time high is $4.86, which was reached on March 6, 2024. This is a -87% change from its price today.

The current circulating supply of Optimism is 1,714,909,778. This is 40% of its max supply of 4,294,967,296 OP and 40% of its total supply of 4,294,967,296. The market cap is currently $1.07B, which is a result of multiplying the current price of Optimism($0.62) by the total supply(4,294,967,296 OP). The fully diluted valuation of Optimism is $2.67B. The diluted valuation of Optimism is $2.67B.

Optimism is the #111 most popular crypto that is currently traded on Coinbase. Optimism currently has a 0% dominance, meaning it makes up that percentage of the total crypto market cap. The trading volume in the past 24-hour period is $298.81M. While the trading volume in the last 7 days is $1.68B, or an average of $239.47M, which would be a $59.34M increase from the last 24h trading volume. The trading volume in the last 30 days is $8.10B, or an average of $269.91M, which would be a $28.90M increase from the last 24h trading volume.

Market cap

$1,065,303,675.68

Volume (24h)

$298,809,852.82

Circulating

$1,714,909,778.00

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FAQ

Can I buy Optimism on Coinbase?

Yes, Optimism is currently available to buy on Coinbase's centralized exchange.

How much does it cost to buy Optimism?

Right now, it costs about $0.62 to buy of 1 Optimism.

Can I buy Optimism with cash?

You can buy Optimism on Coinbase with an approved payment method, including a bank account, a debit card, or you can initiate a wire transfer.

How to buy Optimism using PayPal?

Currently, only US customers are able to buy Optimism or add US dollars using PayPal. All other customers are only able to use PayPal to cash out or sell, and transaction availability depends on region.

How to buy Optimism with a gift card?

You can use a digital gift card purchased from online merchants to redeem on Coinbase accounts for the purchase of Optimism. Gift cards are currently only available in the U.S. at this time (redemption excluded in Hawaii). For more information on how to use and redeem gift cards, check out our help center.

How much is the fee to buy Optimism?

Coinbase may charge a fee to buy Optimism. Fees are calculated at the time you place your order and may be determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to your location, the selected payment, the size of the order, and market conditions such as volatility and liquidity. Fees for buying Optimism will be listed in the trade preview screen before you submit your transaction and may differ for similar transactions.

How to buy Optimism with credit card?

There are several payment methods you can use to buy Optimism. A full list of payment methods and best use cases can be found in our help center. At this time, credit cards cannot be used to purchase Optimism.