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Whales load up on OP as $0.113 level looms – Optimism’s activity rebounds

Optimism shows recovery signs as whale accumulation and network activity surge.

Whales load up on OP as $0.113 level looms - Optimism's activity rebounds

Optimism may finally be showing signs of life after weeks of bearish run.

The token has started to stabilize as buyers attempt to regain control of the trend. Investors and buyers’ attention is now shifting toward the $0.113 imbalance zone, a key area that could act as the next major target if the current recovery continues.

What’s more intriguing is the improving price action is being accompanied by a noticeable increase in network activity. 

OP price analysis
Source: TradingView

Activity returns to the network

Recent derivative data shows network activity has climbed back to levels last seen at the beginning of the month’s correction. The number of active addresses has surged to new levels witnessed in the earlier correction back in the beginning of the month.

That suggests users and traders are becoming active again after a period of reduced participation. Historically, rising activity has often coincided with stronger market interest, especially when it appears alongside improving price action.

For Optimism, it’s one of the first signs that sentiment may be starting to shift.

Optimism Active addresses
Source: Santiment

Whales continue to accumulate

Large holders also appear to be positioning for higher prices.

The number of large orders on the network has increased significantly, suggesting that some investors are using recent weakness as an opportunity to build exposure. That’s a notable development given that broader market sentiment remains cautious.

The growing whale presence could provide the buying support needed for OP to push toward higher levels. The last time whale orders were at this level, the token rallied aggressively.

Optimism Average Order Size
Source: CryptoQuant

Can OP reach the imbalance zone?

One factor worth watching is Open Interest.

Unlike activity and whale accumulation, Open Interest has largely flattened. That suggests traders are not yet aggressively increasing leveraged positions despite the improving outlook.

For now, bulls have a clear objective. If network activity remains elevated and whale accumulation continues, Optimism could have a realistic path toward reclaiming the $0.113 imbalance zone. The question is whether buyers can maintain the momentum long enough to get there.


Final Summary

  • OP is showing signs of recovery, with the $0.113 imbalance zone emerging as the next key target level for the network’s bulls.
  • Network activity has rebounded sharply, while whale accumulation continues to increase.
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Kelvin Murithi

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Kelvin Murithi is a crypto journalist and on-chain analyst covering market structure, price action and blockchain data. He is a Bsc. Actuarial Science graduate and harnesses his statistical and data analysis skills to translate complex metrics into clear insights for everyday crypto investors.

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