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2022Optimism in 2022
2 key events this year.
Here is what happened to Optimism in 2022, in date order, with the daily close from our price data where it covers the date.
First close of 2022$1.24Coinbase Exchange OP/USD daily close, 2022-06-01
Highest close$1.99Coinbase Exchange OP/USD daily close, 2022-08-03
Lowest close$0.45Coinbase Exchange OP/USD daily close, 2022-06-18
Last close of 2022$0.917Coinbase Exchange OP/USD daily close, 2022-12-31
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Source: Coinbase Exchange OP/USD daily closes 2022-06-01 to 2026-10-14. Fetched Oct 14, 2026 from free public APIs. Click a dot for the event and its price on that day.
Events in 2022
- May 31, 2022launch
OP airdrop
Optimism launches the OP governance token. - Jun 1, 2022milestone
First daily close in our data $1.24 (Coinbase Exchange OP/USD daily close, 2022-06-01)
Our sourced OP price history begins on this day.
OP airdrop May 31, 2022
The OP token airdrop began on May 31, 2022. Heavy demand caused problems with the network's public infrastructure on the first day.
First daily close in our data Jun 1, 2022
Optimism has a daily close from Coinbase Exchange (OP/USD) starting 2022-06-01. Earlier trading may exist on other markets, but we only show prices we can source. Treat early closes with care: new listings often trade thinly.
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Facts written in our own words. Last checked Oct 14, 2026.