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Chainlink vs Optimism Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of LINK and OP on Hyperliquid perpetual futures

LINK
$8.73
-3.35% (24h)
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OP
$0.1199
+0.77% (24h)
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LINK vs OP Comparison Table

MetricLINKOPEdge
Price$8.73$0.1199-
24h Change-3.35%+0.77%OP
24h Volume$4.98M$779.1KLINK
Open Interest$22.15M$3.34MLINK
Funding Rate (8h)+0.0013%+0.0013%-
Annualized Funding+1.37%+1.37%-

Derivatives Comparison

Funding Rate Comparison

LINK has a funding rate of +0.0013% (8h), while OP sits at +0.0013% (8h).

Both assets have similar funding rates, suggesting comparable levels of directional conviction.

Open Interest Context

LINK has $22.15M in open interest with an OI/Volume ratio of 4.44.OP has $3.34M with a ratio of 4.29.

LINK has a higher OI/Volume ratio, indicating more sustained positions relative to trading activity. This typically means traders are holding longer-term directional bets.

Volume Context

LINK traded $4.98M in the last 24 hours, while OP traded $779.1K.

LINK is more actively traded, which generally means tighter spreads, better execution, and lower slippage for traders. Higher volume also tends to reflect greater market interest and liquidity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chainlink (LINK) and Optimism (OP) are both available as perpetual futures on Hyperliquid. They differ in price, market capitalization, trading volume, and funding rates. LINK currently trades at $8.73 while OP trades at $0.1199. Each has its own funding rate dynamics, open interest levels, and volatility profile, making them suitable for different trading strategies.
Currently, OP has a higher absolute funding rate (+0.0013% per 8h) compared to LINK (+0.0013% per 8h). A higher funding rate means traders on the paying side incur greater costs, but it can also present funding rate arbitrage opportunities.
The choice between trading LINK and OP depends on your strategy and risk tolerance. LINK has a 24h volume of $4.98M and open interest of $22.15M, while OP has $779.1K volume and $3.34M open interest. Higher volume typically means tighter spreads and better execution. Consider each asset's funding rate, volatility, and your own thesis when deciding. You can trade both on Beacon with real-time analytics.
LINK currently has higher open interest, indicating more capital committed to open positions. LINK has $22.15M in open interest while OP has $3.34M. Higher open interest generally signals stronger market conviction and can lead to more volatile moves when liquidations cascade. The OI-to-volume ratio also matters - a higher ratio suggests more sustained positioning rather than purely speculative day trading.
Yes, both Chainlink (LINK) and Optimism (OP) perpetual futures are available on Hyperliquid and can be traded through Beacon. You can open positions in both assets simultaneously, allowing for pair trades, hedging strategies, or portfolio diversification. Beacon provides real-time data, signals, and analytics for both assets to help inform your trading decisions.

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