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Want to cash out your Optimism (OP) to ZAR in South Africa? This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how using Bitget or Bybit.
How to Sell Optimism in South Africa
- Log into Bitget or Bybit where your OP is held.
- Spot sell: Spot Trading → OP/USDT → market sell. OP converts to USDT instantly. Fee: 0.1%.
- P2P sell: P2P Trading → Sell → USDT → ZAR → select a buyer offering bank transfer, FNB. Fee: 0%.
- Receive ZAR in your bank/mobile money, then release USDT from escrow.
Sell OP → ZAR Fee Breakdown
| Step | Action | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OP → USDT (Spot) | 0.1% |
| 2 | USDT → ZAR (P2P) | 0% |
| Total | Full cash-out | ~0.1% |