Optimism price (OPUSD) — live chart
Follow the live Optimism price and chart, check the contract specifications and see what moves OPUSD.
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About Optimism
Optimism is an Ethereum scaling ecosystem, and OP is its governance token. The ecosystem supports applications that use Ethereum infrastructure while processing transactions through rollup networks. OPUSD quotes the value of OP in US dollars, so movements in the pair reflect changes in the token’s dollar-denominated market price.
Optimism is distinctive for its optimistic rollup technology and the OP Stack, a shared framework for building compatible blockchain networks. Its governance model gives OP holders a role in decisions concerning the ecosystem. OP is not the network’s gas token: transaction fees on OP Mainnet are paid in ether rather than OP.
On Xellion’s MT5 platform, Optimism is traded as a CFD under OPUSD, allowing a position to be long or short without owning the underlying token. The contract size is 1 OP, and trading is available seven days a week outside platform maintenance windows. CFD exposure does not provide token governance rights and carries the risk of losses.
What moves the price
- Broader crypto market sentiment and liquidity
- Ethereum activity and demand for scaling networks
- Adoption of OP Stack technology and applications
- OP token releases and changes in circulating supply
- Governance decisions and ecosystem funding allocations
- Regulatory developments and network security events
| Symbol | OPUSD |
|---|---|
| Contract size | 1 OP |
| Leverage | Up to 1:2000 |
| Trading hours | 7 days a week, outside platform maintenance windows |
Live spreads and swaps are shown in MT5. Exact session times are in the MT5 contract specification; leverage depends on your account and country.
OPUSD questions
What does the OPUSD quote represent?
OPUSD expresses the market value of Optimism’s OP token in US dollars. On Xellion, it identifies a CFD instrument rather than a direct token purchase, so holding a position does not mean holding OP in a crypto wallet.
Is OP used to pay transaction fees on Optimism?
OP is a governance token, while transaction fees on OP Mainnet are paid in ether. This distinction matters because network usage and demand for OP are not the same thing, although ecosystem activity can influence market perceptions of the token.
Does an OPUSD CFD give access to Optimism governance?
No. An OPUSD CFD provides exposure to price movements without ownership of OP tokens. A long or short position on Xellion’s MT5 platform therefore does not provide voting rights or direct participation in Optimism’s token-based governance.
What are the contract size and trading hours for OPUSD?
The OPUSD contract size is 1 OP. Trading on Xellion’s MT5 platform is available seven days a week, outside platform maintenance windows. These windows interrupt platform trading access even though underlying crypto markets may continue to operate.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Charts and prices on this page come from TradingView for information only and are not investment advice. Risk disclosure