Optimism Price & Performance
OP · CryptocurrencyLive market data · Last updated: July 5, 2026 at 12:11 a.m. (ET). Prices shown in USD and for information only — not investment advice.
Optimism (OP) is trading at $0.107281 USD, up +0.26% over the past 24 hours. Its market capitalization is $231.67M, ranking it #152 among all cryptocurrencies by market value.
How we think about Optimism at Evermore
Optimism (OP) is currently classified as a small-cap cryptocurrency by market value. Small-cap tokens carry meaningful liquidity and project-survival risk on top of the usual crypto volatility. If it appears in a client's portfolio at all, it belongs in the speculative sleeve — never in money earmarked for retirement, a home, or education.
How Optimism is taxed in Canada
The Canada Revenue Agency treats cryptocurrency as a commodity, not currency. When you sell, trade, or spend Optimism, you trigger a taxable event — typically a capital gain (50% of the gain is taxable) if you are an investor, or fully-taxable business income if the CRA considers your trading a business. Every disposition must be reported, including crypto-to-crypto trades.
Can you hold Optimism in a TFSA or RRSP?
No. You cannot hold OP directly inside a TFSA, RRSP, or other registered account — cryptocurrencies are not "qualified investments." Canadians who want tax-sheltered crypto exposure typically use a listed crypto ETF held inside a registered account instead, which changes the risk and fee profile considerably.
Common Questions
What is the price of Optimism (OP) today?
Optimism is trading at approximately $0.107281 USD. Prices are highly volatile and update continuously; this page refreshes its data on a short cache to stay reasonably current.
What is Optimism's market capitalization?
Optimism has a market capitalization of roughly $231.67M USD, ranking it #152 among all cryptocurrencies by market value.
How is Optimism taxed for Canadian investors?
The CRA treats Optimism as a commodity. Selling, trading, or spending it is a taxable disposition — normally a capital gain (50% taxable) for investors. Crypto-to-crypto trades are taxable too. Keep detailed records of the cost base and fair market value at each transaction.
Can I hold Optimism in my TFSA or RRSP?
Not directly — OP is not a qualified investment for registered accounts. Canadians seeking sheltered exposure usually use a listed crypto ETF inside a TFSA or RRSP instead.
Is Optimism a good investment?
That depends entirely on your financial plan, time horizon, and risk tolerance. We treat crypto as a small speculative satellite position, never core capital. Speak with a CFP® or CIM® before allocating.
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