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Where to buy Optimism (OP) in 2026
Optimism (OP) is listed for spot trading on OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken. The most common pair is OP/USDT, available on 7 of them. 8 of them also offer a OP perpetual contract.
nexu888OP price
$0.1391-1.66% 24h
- Market cap rank
- #144
- Market cap
- $319.9M
Snapshot 2026-10-13 · 11:20 SGT
Exchanges that list OP
Pairs and contracts come from each exchange's public market list, checked 2026-10-13.
| Exchange | Spot pairs | Perpetual | Spot fee (maker / taker) | Deposit networks | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKX |
| USDT perp | 0.08% / 0.10% | See the deposit page | Code nexu888Open OKX |
| Binance |
| USDT perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | See the deposit page | Code 11350287Open Binance |
| Bitget |
| USDT · USDC perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | Optimism | Code nexu888Open Bitget.com |
| Bybit |
| USDT · USDC perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | See the deposit page | Code 48553Open Bybit |
| Gate |
| USDT perp | 0.10% / 0.10% | OPETH | Code nexubestOpen Gate |
| MEXC |
| USDT · USDC perp | Not yet checked | See the deposit page | Code 4BRheOpen MEXC |
| HTX |
| USDT perp | Not yet checked | See the deposit page | Code nexu888Open HTX |
| Kraken |
| USD perp | 0.40% / 0.80% | See the deposit page | Code 7f97gkqwOpen Kraken |
What is Optimism?
OP is the governance token of the Optimism Collective, which oversees OP Mainnet, an Ethereum layer-2 network that uses optimistic rollups to batch transactions and settle them on Ethereum. Holders vote in the Token House on upgrades, incentive programs and grants, while fees on OP Mainnet are paid in ETH rather than OP. The token launched in 2022, and the same OP Stack software powers a group of chains called the Superchain.
- Category
- Layer 2
- Rank
- #144
- Token networks
- Optimism
How to buy Optimism step by step
Pick an exchange that lists OP
Use the table above: OKX lists OP/USDT. Open the official site from our link so you land on the real domain.
Create the account and verify your ID
Sign up with email or phone, then finish identity verification (KYC). It usually takes a few minutes.
Add funds
Buy USDT with a card or local payment method, or transfer USDT from another account. Pick the same network on both sides before you send.
Lesson: First deposit pathsLesson: Checklist before a transfer
Place a spot order for OP
Open OP/USDT in the spot market. A market order fills now at the best price; a limit order waits for your price.
Decide where to keep it
Leave OP on the exchange for trading, or withdraw it to your own wallet on a network the wallet supports.
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Where can I buy Optimism (OP)?
Optimism is listed on OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken. The most common pair is OP/USDT.
What is Optimism?
OP is the governance token of the Optimism Collective, which oversees OP Mainnet, an Ethereum layer-2 network that uses optimistic rollups to batch transactions and settle them on Ethereum. Holders vote in the Token House on upgrades, incentive programs and grants, while fees on OP Mainnet are paid in ETH rather than OP. The token launched in 2022, and the same OP Stack software powers a group of chains called the Superchain.
Can I trade OP perpetual futures?
Yes. OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken offer a OP perpetual contract. Perpetuals use leverage and can be liquidated, so learn margin first.
Which network should I use to deposit OP?
Use a network both sides support. Bitget accepts OP deposits on Optimism. Send a small test amount first.
What does it cost to buy OP?
Spot trading fees for a regular account: OKX 0.08% / 0.10%, Binance 0.10% / 0.10% and Bitget 0.10% / 0.10%. Card purchases and withdrawals cost extra, shown on the exchange before you confirm.