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Optimism (OP/USD)

$0.1360 -0.003439 (-2.53%)
Latest Price
Buy
75 / 100
CleaRank AI scorei
Market cap
$312.81M
Rank
#141
All-time high
$4.840
52-week range
$0.08202 $0.4647
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The short version

Where OP/USD stands today, in four lines, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.

OP/USD at a glance

Optimism (OP/USD): Buy, 75/100 on CleaRank's AI score.

  • Trend Up: the price is above both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($0.1186 and $0.1119).
  • From its high 97.2% below its all-time high of $4.84 (Mar 6, 2024).
  • Volatility Daily moves average 7.77% (30-day standard deviation).

Figures as of October 16, 2026.

CleaRank Financial AI

Optimism (OP) is currently trading at $0.1360, showing neutral momentum with an RSI of 52.48.

The price is positioned above its 20-day EMA ($0.1340), 50-day SMA ($0.1186), and 200-day SMA ($0.1119), suggesting a healthy technical posture. Trading above these key averages indicates that the short-term and long-term trends are currently supportive. The general trend in the digital asset space suggests growing interest and utility for Layer 2 scaling solutions. Optimism's performance is also closely tied to Bitcoin's overall market direction, making it sensitive to broader cryptocurrency market sentiment.

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Figures we compute ourselves from OP/USD's own price history. Tap one to see it in context.

02

Price and trading

The chart, today's range and how far the price has moved over each period.

2.0

Trend checks

3/4
  • Price above its 50-day average ›
    The price of $0.136 is 14.7% above the 50-day simple moving average of $0.1186.
  • Price above its 200-day average ›
    The price is 21.6% above the 200-day simple moving average of $0.1119.
  • 50-day average above the 200-day ›
    The 50-day average ($0.1186) is 6.0% above the 200-day average ($0.1119), the arrangement of a rising longer-term trend.
  • In the upper half of its 52-week range ›
    The price sits at 14% of its 52-week range, between $0.08202 and $0.4647.

OP/USD share price

Pick a period: each tab shows how far OP/USD has moved over it, to the last close.

Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26Jun '26Aug '26Oct '26
Start $0.4271 Oct 16, 2025
Latest close $0.1362 Oct 16, 2026
High $0.4647 Oct 26, 2025
Low $0.0820 Aug 18, 2026
03

Market position

Size, supply and price history against the rest of the market.

3.0

Market checks

1/3
  • Within 50% of its all-time high ›
    The price is 97.2% below the all-time high of $4.84, set on Mar 6, 2024.
  • Market value above $10B ›
    The market value is $312.8M.
  • Fixed maximum supply ›
    53.5% of the maximum supply is in circulation.

OP/USD market position

How big Optimism is, where it trades against its own history, and how much of it exists.

Rank by market value
#141
Market value
$312.81M
24h volume
$112.60M
24h change
-2.53%
From all-time high
-97.2%
All-time range 97.2% below the high
$0.1360
$0.0807 Aug 18, 2026 $4.840 Mar 6, 2024
24-hour range 7.53% wide
$0.1360
$0.1334 $0.1435
Supply 53.5% of the maximum issued
2.30B in circulation 4.29B maximum

Size: Optimism ranks #141 by market value, so trading can be thinner than in the largest coins.

Against its high: The price is 97.2% below the all-time high of $4.840, set on Mar 6, 2024.

Supply: 53.5% of the 4.29B maximum supply is already in circulation.

What the numbers say

CleaRank Financial AI's reading of OP/USD's market, adoption and risks.

Market position

Optimism has a market capitalization of $312.81M.

Only 53.5% of the maximum supply is circulating, suggesting potential future inflation. At 97.2% below its all-time high of $4.840, the asset is in a deep drawdown.

Adoption & Growth
Its value is derived from network utility, adoption, and market sentiment. Growth in transaction volume, developer activity, and the overall ecosystem expansion are key indicators of its fundamental health. The development and adoption of the Optimism network are key. Positive developments in its technology, such as upgrades or increased integration with decentralized applications (dApps), can drive network value. The overall growth of the Ethereum ecosystem and the demand for scalable solutions directly impact Optimism's potential.
Key risks
A primary risk for Optimism is regulatory uncertainty within the cryptocurrency space, which could impact its adoption and valuation. Competition from other Layer 2 solutions also presents a challenge, as the market for scaling technologies is dynamic. Also, Optimism's price is highly correlated with Bitcoin, meaning significant downturns in the broader crypto market could negatively affect OP's price regardless of its individual network performance.
04

AI analysis and technicals

CleaRank's score and reasoning, the indicators behind it, and what the price moves with.

4.0

Momentum checks

3/3
  • RSI not overbought or oversold ›
    The 14-day RSI is 52.5, in neutral territory.
  • RSI above 50 ›
    An RSI of 52.5 is above the 50 midpoint, so buyers have had the upper hand over the last 14 days.
  • MACD line above zero ›
    The MACD line is positive, so the 12-day average is above the 26-day average.

CleaRank AI analysis of OP/USD

The score, the reasoning behind it, and what could move the price next.

AI analyst consensus
75/100
Buy
What the AI sees

Volume for Optimism has been moderate, with the 24h volume at $112,598,380.

The asset's price is currently trading above its 20-day EMA ($0.1340), indicating short-term strength. It also sits above the 50-day SMA ($0.1186) and the 200-day SMA ($0.1119), confirming a positive longer-term trend. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 52.48, which is in the neutral territory, suggesting neither overbought nor oversold conditions. The MACD is slightly positive at 0.0055, indicating a neutral to slightly bullish momentum. The price is currently $0.1360, which is above the 20-day EMA, confirming the moving average as support.

ProTips
  1. Evaluate the competition of Layer 2 scaling solutions.
Market outlook
The outlook for Optimism over the next 6-12 months is cautiously optimistic, contingent on continued network adoption and positive broader market trends. The current technical setup, with prices above key moving averages, provides a solid foundation. Key factors to watch include the growth of its ecosystem, the success of its scaling solutions in attracting users and dApps, and the overall direction of the cryptocurrency market, especially Bitcoin. A sustained increase in network activity and positive regulatory developments could further strengthen its price, while a market downturn or increased competition could present headwinds.

Technical indicators

Momentum and trend for OP/USD, from its daily closes.

Technical rating Bullish 4 of 4 signals bullish
  • RSI Neutral
  • SMA cross Bullish
  • Price vs SMA Bullish
  • MACD Bullish
Momentum Neutral
52.514-day RSI
Oversold <30 Neutral Overbought >70
MACD (12, 26) 0.00554 Bullish
Trend Golden cross
+14.7%price against the 50-day average
200-day $0.1119 50-day $0.1186 Price $0.1360
Price against the 200-day +21.6% Bullish

As of October 16, 2026, with OP/USD at $0.136, its 14-day RSI is 52.5 (neutral territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $0.1186 and its 200-day is $0.1119.

Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 16, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).

What OP/USD moves with

Correlation of daily returns over one year: +1 moves in step, 0 has no link, -1 moves the opposite way.

-1 0 +1
S&P 500 (SPY) +0.23 Weak
Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) +0.24 Weak
Bitcoin (BTC) +0.37 Weak
Gold (XAU) +0.18 Weak

As of October 16, 2026, OP/USD's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.23 with S&P 500 (SPY), +0.24 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.37 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.18 with gold (XAU).

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A trade plan, if you want one

Entry, stop and target levels from the moving averages and recent volatility. Educational, not advice.

OP/USD trade plan

Entry, stop and target levels, sized to your account. Change the bias or the risk and every level updates.

Your bias
Risk per trade 2%
Conservative Aggressive
Portfolio value
$
Position size: Enter portfolio size →

Long entry pick an entry style

Conservative
$0.1333
2% below current price (Pullback entry)
Lower risk, wait for pullback
Aggressive
$0.1360
Buy at current price
Higher risk, immediate entry

Risk management

Stop loss
$0.1178
Max loss
-11.7%
Volatility-adjusted stop Set from the RSI (52.5) and recent volatility.

Profit targets (Based on Conservative Entry)

Target 1
$0.1400
+5% (Conservative) +2.9% (Aggressive)
Target 2
$0.1466
+10% (Conservative) +7.8% (Aggressive)
Target 3
$0.1533
+15% (Conservative) +12.7% (Aggressive)

OP/USD trades around the clock and can move through a stop before it fills. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.

Risk profile

How much OP/USD tends to move, against the market and on its own.

Daily volatility
7.77%
30-day standard deviation

Compare OP/USD

Put OP/USD side by side with other cryptocurrencies and benchmarks.

06

The long record

OP/USD's worst falls and recoveries, what $10,000 became, and which months have been kind to it.

6.0

Track record checks

0/3
  • Average daily move under 2% ›
    The price has moved 7.77% on an average day (30-day standard deviation of daily returns).
  • Recovered from its worst fall ›
    The worst fall was 82.4%, from October 2025 to August 2026; the price is still 70.7% below that peak.
  • Beat the S&P 500 since the chart begins ›
    $10,000 invested in October 2025 is now worth $3,187.72, against $11,682 in the S&P 500 (SPY).

OP/USD Drawdowns & Recovery

Worst fall, past year
-82.4%
October 2025 to August 2026
Recovery
Not yet
still 70.7% below the October 2025 peak
From the 1-year high
-70.7%
highest close, October 2025

As of October 16, 2026, OP/USD's worst peak-to-trough fall over the past year was -82.4% (October 2025 to August 2026); it is still 70.7% below that peak.

From daily closing values. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.

Growth of $10,000

What $10,000 put into OP/USD in October 2025 is worth now, against the same amount in the S&P 500.

OP/USD today
$3,187.72
from $10,000 in October 2025
S&P 500 today
$11,682
the same $10,000 in SPY
Behind the index by
$8,494.74
0.3x the index result
Total change
-68%
0.3x the starting amount
Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26May '26Jun '26Aug '26Oct '26
OP/USD S&P 500 (SPY)

Against the market: OP/USD trailed the S&P 500 over this period: $3,187.72 against $11,682.

A $10,000 investment in OP/USD in October 2025 would be worth about $3,188 today, compared with about $11,682 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark.

Seasonal patterns

Which calendar months have been kind to OP/USD, and which have not.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Strongest month, January: an average of +20.20%.

Weakest month, February: an average of -57.46%.

This month, October: has averaged -40.33%. Past seasonality does not repeat on schedule.

Average return for each calendar month over the stored price history; treat short histories with caution.

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Long-term scenarios

Thousands of simulated paths from the price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.

Monte Carlo projection

Thousands of simulated paths for $10,000 in OP/USD, from its own past volatility. The shaded area holds 80% of them.

Downside, 2036
$989
10th percentile
Base case, 2036
$7,500
median path
Upside, 2036
$56,899
90th percentile
202620282030203220342036
Upside (90th) Base case (median) Downside (10th) 10th to 90th percentile

CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in OP/USD today could grow to about $7,500 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $56,899 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $989. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.

OP/USD 2030 Scenarios (Monte Carlo)

The same simulation in share prices, year by year.

Price today
$0.136
Base case, 2030
$0.1212
0.9x over 4 years
Range, 2030
$0.03365 to $0.4367
10th to 90th percentile

CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $0.1212 for OP/USD by 2030 in the base case, from $0.136 today (0.9x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $0.03365. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on OP/USD's historical return distribution, not price targets.

OP/USD simulated price paths by year
Year 10th percentile Base case 90th percentile range base today
2027 $0.06963 $0.1322 $0.2508
2028 $0.05188 $0.1284 $0.3178
2029 $0.04112 $0.1248 $0.3785
2030 $0.03365 $0.1212 $0.4367
2031 $0.02811 $0.1178 $0.4936

Method: a lognormal simulation of OP/USD's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles.

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Questions people ask

Answered from the figures on this page, as of October 16, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Optimism (OP) a good buy right now?
Optimism is currently trading at $0.1360, above its key moving averages, and shows neutral 14-day RSI momentum. Given the positive technical setup and potential for long-term growth in Layer 2 solutions, it presents a potentially attractive entry point for investors.
What are the biggest risks facing Optimism?
The primary risks for Optimism include evolving regulatory landscapes in the cryptocurrency sector and intense competition from other Layer 2 scaling solutions. Additionally, its price is susceptible to broader market downturns driven by Bitcoin's performance.
How does Optimism compare to other Layer 2 solutions?
Optimism is a leading Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, focusing on providing faster and cheaper transactions. Its success is measured by its adoption rate, developer activity, and the overall growth of its ecosystem compared to competitors.
What is the current technical outlook for Optimism?
Optimism's technical outlook is currently neutral to positive, with its price trading above the 20-day EMA, 50-day SMA, and 200-day SMA. The 14-day RSI is at 52.48, indicating no extreme conditions.
What is the long-term potential for Optimism?
The long-term potential for Optimism is tied to the continued growth and adoption of Ethereum and Layer 2 scaling solutions. Its ability to attract developers and users, coupled with favorable market conditions, will be key to realizing its upside potential.
What is OP/USD's biggest drop in the past year?
Optimism (OP/USD)'s worst peak-to-trough fall over the past year was -82.4%, from October 2025 to August 2026. It has not regained that peak yet and is still 70.7% below it.
How far is OP/USD from its all-time high?
Optimism (OP/USD) is 97.2% below its all-time high of $4.84, set on Mar 6, 2024, at a price of $0.136.
How closely does OP/USD move with the stock market?
Over the past year OP/USD's daily returns were weakly correlated with the S&P 500 (SPY) (+0.23). Nasdaq 100 (QQQ): +0.24; Bitcoin (BTC): +0.37; Gold (XAU): +0.18. A figure near +1 means the two usually move together; near 0 means little relationship.
What would $10,000 invested in OP/USD be worth today?
$10,000 put into OP/USD in October 2025 would be worth about $3,188 today, against about $11,682 for the same amount in the S&P 500.
What does CleaRank's simulation show for OP/USD in 2030?
CleaRank's Monte Carlo simulation, built from OP/USD's own historical volatility, puts the 2030 base case near $0.1212, with 10th and 90th percentile outcomes of $0.03365 and $0.4367. It is a range of simulated outcomes, not a price target.

Disclaimer: CleaRank.com is a financial data and analytics provider, not a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, or financial regulatory body. The cryptocurrency analysis, trade plans, and AI-generated signals presented for OP/USD are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice or an offer to buy or sell any digital assets. Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile, largely unregulated, and subject to unique risks including but not limited to: exchange hacks, smart contract vulnerabilities, regulatory bans, de-pegging events, and total loss of investment. Digital asset prices can fluctuate dramatically within hours. CleaRank does not custody, broker, or facilitate trades in any cryptocurrency. All analysis is AI-generated based on historical price data and technical indicators, which may not reflect future performance. Market data is provided "as-is" and may be delayed. You should never invest money you cannot afford to lose. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Analysis generated on October 16, 2026.

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