Optimism Price History (OP)
Current price: $0.123942 · 5-year history · Updated: 9/19/2026
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Price Chart (5 Years)
Year-by-Year Performance
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.124358 | $0.117677 | $0.174374 | $0.081742 | -5.37% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
Optimism in 2026
2026 was a year of consolidation for Optimism. Price opened at $0.124358 and closed at $0.117677 — an annual return of -5.37%. Within the year, prices ranged between $0.081742 and $0.174374 — a 113% range.
Optimism in Market Context
Market Position
Optimism (OP) ranks #150 outside the top 100 — higher upside potential paired with significantly elevated liquidity and delisting risk, with a current market cap of $285.02 M. Optimism falls into a specialized category with valuation drivers that differ from mainstream L1s and DeFi tokens.
Recent Price Action
At $0.1239 (only 3% of the ATH of $4.84), Optimism is in a deep correction — drawdowns of this magnitude have historically offered attractive re-entry zones depending on fundamentals. Over the last 7 days, Optimism has rallied a strong +26.6%; over 30 days it has rallied a strong +33.6%.
Valuation Signals
A Value Score of 69.7/100 places Optimism in the "Undervalued" zone, indicating a discount versus realized market cap and network activity. MVRV at 95/100 suggests a favorable valuation relative to realized cap. Low dev activity (score 0/100) is a cluster risk — project stagnation elevates long-term delisting risk. The NVT ratio (90/100) shows healthy network activity relative to market cap.
Risk Profile
Specialized tokens carry use-case concentration risk: if the core thesis fails, pivoting is rarely viable. High 30-day volatility (+33.6%) elevates short-term risk — adjust position sizing accordingly. Outside the top 100, exchange liquidity is thin and slippage on larger trades is non-trivial.
Cycle Insights
- Biggest rally: From ATL ($0.081742) to ATH ($0.174374), Optimism gained 113% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: Optimism currently trades at 71.1% of its ATH and 52% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 2.1x — crypto-typical high volatility that makes DCA strategies (vs lump-sum) attractive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Optimism all-time high?
Optimism's all-time high in our historical data is $0.174374 on 5/8/2026. Currently Optimism trades at $0.123942 — below the ATH (71.1% of peak). Data covers the past 5 years.
What is the Optimism all-time low?
Optimism's lowest price in the past 5 years was $0.081742 on 8/18/2026. From ATL to today, the price moved 52%.
How has Optimism performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: -5.37%. Across all 1 years in our data: -0.33% total return from first data point.
Where does the historical price data come from?
All price data is sourced from CoinGecko — one of the largest and most reputable crypto data providers. We store daily closing prices for the past 5 years. Data refreshes daily (24h ISR cache).