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Optimism (OP) is a leading Ethereum Layer 2 network that dramatically reduces transaction fees and speeds. The OP token is used for governance of the Optimism Collective and is listed on both Bitget and Bybit.
The SEC Ghana has been actively developing a crypto licensing framework. P2P trading is widely practised and not prohibited. The Bank of Ghana has cautioned about risks but has not banned individual crypto activity. Stick to licensed or internationally reputable platforms.
This guide shows how to buy Optimism (OP) in Ghana using GHS on Bitget or Bybit.
✓ Network: OP Mainnet (ERC-20) | ✓ Withdrawal fee: ~$0.01 | ✓ Transfer time: 1-3 minutes
Steps to Buy Optimism in Ghana
- Create an account on Bitget or Bybit. Complete KYC (5-10 minutes).
- Buy USDT via P2P: P2P Trading → Buy → USDT → GHS → pick a seller accepting MTN MoMo, bank transfer. Fee: 0%.
- Swap to OP: Spot Trading → OP/USDT → market buy. Executes instantly. Fee: 0.1%.
- Your OP is now in your account wallet.
Total Cost
| Step | Action | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GHS → USDT (P2P) | 0% |
| 2 | USDT → OP (Spot) | 0.1% |
| Total | Full OP purchase | ~0.1% |