Is Optimism a scam?
LOW RISK · 29/100Optimism (OP) has an automated risk score of 29/100 — low risk. Optimism has received a risk score of 29/100 based on multiple converging risk factors. Down 98% from ATH — catastrophic collapse indicating likely exit scam. ~47% held off-market — moderate concentration/dilution risk.
Automated assessment · updated 1 August 2026
Optimism
opLOW RISK$0.0850
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Risk Assessment
Risk Score
LOW RISK
Optimism has received a risk score of 29/100 based on multiple converging risk factors. Down 98% from ATH — catastrophic collapse indicating likely exit scam. ~47% held off-market — moderate concentration/dilution risk.
Here is what the public data shows about Optimism, ordered by how strongly each factor contributes to the score:
- Price Collapse: Down 98% from ATH — catastrophic collapse indicating likely exit scam.
- Supply Structure: ~47% held off-market — moderate concentration/dilution risk.
- Volume Anomaly: Volume at 16.5% of market cap — within normal range.
These are automated, opinion-based indicators from public data — not financial advice or an allegation of wrongdoing. See our methodology.
Risk Factor Breakdown
Each factor is scored independently and weighted to calculate the total risk score.
Price Collapse
Price Action
25/25
100%
Severe ATH drawdown signals exit scams, abandoned projects, or post-pump dumps
Volume Anomaly
Trading Signals
1/20
5%
Abnormal volume-to-market-cap ratio is the primary indicator of wash trading or liquidity traps
Market Cap Risk
Market Structure
0/15
0%
Small market caps can be trivially manipulated by a single large holder (whale)
Supply Structure
Tokenomics
3/20
15%
Free float (circulating vs total/max supply). A low float means both future dilution from locked reserves and concentration enabling single-hand price control (estimated; verified holder data is scored separately).
Price Volatility
Price Action
0/15
0%
Extreme short-term price swings are a hallmark of coordinated pump-and-dump schemes
On-Chain Holder Concentration
Tokenomics
0/22
0%
Verified holder data. Burn and labelled exchange, staking, bridge and LP wallets are excluded; unlabelled contracts (often team/vesting multisigs) are counted. Over 50% in the top 10 enables single-hand price control.
Transparency Gaps
Transparency
0/10
0%
Legitimate projects have verifiable public websites, whitepapers, and open-source code
Key Metrics
Protect Yourself
- • Never invest more than you can afford to lose entirely
- • Check token concentration — if top 10 wallets hold >50%, be cautious
- • Verify the team is public and doxxed
- • Read the smart contract audit before buying
- • Be wary of unrealistic APY promises
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Optimism holder-concentration history
14 daily measurements · -0.6 pts over the period
FraudCoins.com has measured the share of Optimism’s supply held by its top 10 non-exchange wallets on 14 days since 18 Jul 2026. The highest reading was 57.7% on 31 Jul 2026; the most recent reading is 57.7% on 1 Aug 2026.
Composite risk score (0–100)
Recorded measurements (14)
| Date measured | Top 10 hold | Above 50% threshold |
|---|---|---|
| 57.7% | No | |
| 57.7% | No | |
| 57.6% | No | |
| 57.6% | No | |
| 57.9% | No | |
| 57.9% | No | |
| 57.9% | No | |
| 57.9% | No | |
| 57.9% | No | |
| 57.9% | No | |
| 57.9% | No | |
| 58.2% | No |
Each row is an automated measurement taken on the date shown, using public on-chain holder data with burn and labelled exchange, staking, bridge and liquidity wallets excluded. Historical readings describe what our model measured on that date — they are not statements about the project’s conduct then or now, and are not financial advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Optimism
Is Optimism a scam?
Optimism (OP) carries an automated risk score of 29/100, rated low risk by FraudCoins.com. Optimism has received a risk score of 29/100 based on multiple converging risk factors. Down 98% from ATH — catastrophic collapse indicating likely exit scam. ~47% held off-market — moderate concentration/dilution risk. These are automated, opinion-based indicators from public market and on-chain data — not statements of fact, financial advice, or allegations of wrongdoing.
Why is Optimism flagged as low risk?
Optimism's risk score is driven mainly by: price collapse — Down 98% from ATH — catastrophic collapse indicating likely exit scam; supply structure — ~47% held off-market — moderate concentration/dilution risk; volume anomaly — Volume at 16.5% of market cap — within normal range.
Who controls Optimism's supply?
On-chain data shows the top 10 holders of Optimism hold 57.7% of the supply (burn and labelled exchange, staking and liquidity wallets excluded). This is shown for transparency and sits below our 50% manipulation-flag threshold.
Is Optimism safe to buy?
FraudCoins.com does not give buy or sell recommendations, and no cryptocurrency is safe. Optimism scores 29/100 (low risk) on our automated risk model. Always do your own research and never invest more than you can afford to lose.