How to buy Optimism OP
Introduction
When it comes to buying crypto like Optimism, there are a lot of factors that come into play, such as location and protocol. Fortunately in Mexico, you can buy Optimism on Coinbase’s centralized exchange. Coinbase is the most trusted place for people and businesses to buy, sell, and manage Optimism. It’s quick and easy. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to buy Optimism.
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Buying Optimism on Coinbase
1. Sign up for Coinbase
Download the Coinbase app, sign up, and have a valid ID (and possibly proof of address) ready for verification.
2. Add payment method
Connect a bank account, debit card, or wire transfer in the payment method section.
3. Start a trade
On the app, tap Buy & Sell; tap (+) Buy button.
4. Choose Optimism
Search for Optimism in the asset list and select it.
5. Set purchase amount
Enter how much you want to spend in your currency (min MX$1 to purchase); the app converts it to Optimism.
6. Review payment details
Select "Review order," check the details, and hit "Buy now" to finalize.
7. Complete
Once processed, you'll see a confirmation screen—your Optimism is bought!
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, Optimism is currently available to buy on Coinbase's centralized exchange.
On May 4, 2026, 3:27 AM the price of 1 Optimism was MX$2.21. The price can change quickly.
You can buy Optimism on Coinbase with an approved payment method, including a bank account, a debit card, or you can initiate a wire transfer.
Currently, only US customers are able to buy Optimism or add US dollars using PayPal. All other customers are only able to use PayPal to cash out or sell, and transaction availability depends on region.
You can use a digital gift card purchased from online merchants to redeem on Coinbase accounts for the purchase of Optimism. Gift cards are currently only available in the U.S. at this time (redemption excluded in Hawaii). For more information on how to use and redeem gift cards, check out our help center.
Coinbase may charge a fee to buy Optimism. Fees are calculated at the time you place your order and may be determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to your location, the selected payment, the size of the order, and market conditions such as volatility and liquidity. Fees for buying Optimism will be listed in the trade preview screen before you submit your transaction and may differ for similar transactions.
There are several payment methods you can use to buy Optimism. A full list of payment methods and best use cases can be found in our help center. At this time, credit cards cannot be used to purchase Optimism.
OP market performance overview
Optimism is on the decline this week.
The latest OP price is MX$2.21. Compared to Optimism's value of MX$2.14 from 24 hours ago, there's been a 3% increase, while the current price is -2% down from MX$2.25 which was recorded one week ago. Optimism's all time high is MX$84.70, which was reached on March 6, 2024. This is a -97% change from its price today.
The current circulating supply of Optimism is 2,150,100,019. This is 50% of its max supply of 4,294,967,296 OP and 50% of its total supply of 4,294,967,296. The market cap is currently MX$4.75B, which is a result of multiplying the current price of Optimism(MX$2.21) by the total supply(4,294,967,296 OP). The fully diluted valuation of Optimism is MX$9.49B. The diluted valuation of Optimism is MX$9.49B.
Optimism is the #104 most popular crypto that is currently traded on Coinbase. Optimism currently has a 0% dominance, meaning it makes up that percentage of the total crypto market cap. The trading volume in the past 24-hour period is MX$1.022B. While the trading volume in the last 7 days is MX$7.339B, or an average of MX$1.048B, which would be a -MX$26.646M decrease from the last 24h trading volume. The trading volume in the last 30 days is MX$32.938B, or an average of MX$1.098B, which would be a -MX$76.189M decrease from the last 24h trading volume.
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Market stats
Popularity
#124
Price
MX$2.21
All time high
MX$84.70
Market cap
MX$4,752,856,671.86
Volume (24h)
MX$1,021,732,197.74
Circulating
MX$2,150,100,019.00
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