Cardano (ADA) → USD Coin (USDC Optimism)
The order runs on autopilot: the rate is locked when you create it, and the payout leaves as soon as the network confirms your transfer. No manual approval, no working hours.
Rate and amounts for ADA → USDC Optimism
1 ADA = 0.178698 USDC Optimism
1 USDC Optimism = 5.596 ADA
Rate as of Nov 10, 2026 13:19
- Orders from
- 783.6254 ADA ≈ $140.47
- Payout network
- Optimism
- 24 hours
- +4.08%
Current maths: 0.178698 USDC Optimism for every ADA, and 5.596 ADA per USDC Optimism in reverse. Over 24 hours ADA/USDC Optimism came in at plus 4.08%. Over the week, minus 4.21%.
The weekly range ran from 0.173394 to 0.199906 USDC Optimism, a spread of 15.29%. One order takes from 783.6254 to 55,800,000 ADA. In dollars that is roughly $140.47.
The robot sends the payout in the Optimism network, so the address has to belong to that network — a transfer to another one will not arrive. Market capitalisation puts Cardano at No. 18 ($6.74 B) and USD Coin at No. 5 ($70.09 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of ADA and USDC correlate at 0.02 (they travel apart).
Which network USDC arrives in
The same USDC goes out in several networks. Each has its own rate and its own floor, and the fee is charged by the network itself.
| Network | Per 1 ADA | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 0.178698 | 783.6254 ADA | ≈ $0.0068 | medium |
| Solana | 0.178698 | 783.6254 ADA | ≈ $0.00043 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 0.178698 | 783.6254 ADA | ≈ $0.0028 | fast |
| BASE | 0.178698 | 783.6254 ADA | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 0.178698 | 783.6254 ADA | ≈ $0.0022 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 0.178698 | 783.6254 ADA | ≈ $0.0041 | fast |
| NEAR | 0.178698 | 783.6254 ADA | — | — |
| Optimism open | 0.178698 | 783.6254 ADA | ≈ $0.00014 | fast |
| Polygon | 0.178698 | 783.6254 ADA | ≈ $0.00019 | fast |
| XLM | 0.178698 | 783.6254 ADA | — | — |
ADA → USDC: all networks side by side Network charges for USDC
Rate and amounts for ADA → USDC Optimism
| ADA | USDC Optimism |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | 178.6982 |
| 5,000 | 893.4911 |
| 10,000 | 1,786.98 |
| 50,000 | 8,934.91 |
| 100,000 | 17,869.82 |
| 500,000 | 89,349.11 |
| USDC Optimism | ADA |
|---|---|
| 200 | 1,119.21 |
| 1,000 | 5,596.03 |
| 2,000 | 11,192.05 |
| 10,000 | 55,960.27 |
| 20,000 | 111,920.54 |
| 100,000 | 559,602.69 |
How the ADA → USDC Optimism exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 783.6254 ADA.
- Give a USDC address on Optimism and a contact for the order.
- Send ADA on Cardano, exactly the amount the order shows.
- Nothing else is needed from you: as soon as the network confirms the transfer, the robot sends USD Coin to your address. The order page shows the status.
Check this before sending ADA
- The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 783.6254 ADA.
- Copy the address in full, then check its first and last characters once it is pasted.
- Send exactly the amount stated in the order: the automation matches your payment against it, and any difference sends the order back for recalculation.
How the ADA to USDC Optimism rate has moved
high 0.199906 USDC Optimismlow 0.173394 USDC Optimism
Nov 3, 2026 13:23Nov 10, 2026 13:23
high 0.252119 USDC Optimismlow 0.17509 USDC Optimism
Oct 10, 2026 05:00Nov 9, 2026 05:00
high 0.270412 USDC Optimismlow 0.174183 USDC Optimism
Aug 11, 2026 05:00Nov 9, 2026 05:00
high 0.592441 USDC Optimismlow 0.143757 USDC Optimism
Nov 11, 2025 05:00Nov 9, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- +4.08%
- Week
- −4.21%
- Weekly high
- 0.199906 USDC Optimism
- Weekly low
- 0.173394 USDC Optimism
- Spread
- 15.29%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 10, 2026 12:57. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The ADA/USDC Optimism spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.181136 | 0.173394 | 0.177633 | +4.08% |
| Week | 0.199906 | 0.173394 | 0.185155 | −4.21% |
| Month | 0.252119 | 0.17509 | 0.210579 | −27.95% |
| Quarter | 0.270412 | 0.174183 | 0.215496 | −8.22% |
Figures are in USDC Optimism per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily ADA → USDC Optimism rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.17509 USDC Optimism | −3.63% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.181688 USDC Optimism | −1.26% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.184005 USDC Optimism | +1.78% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0.180793 USDC Optimism | −8.39% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.197353 USDC Optimism | +3.84% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.190051 USDC Optimism | +0.78% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.188588 USDC Optimism | −2.28% |
How the Velorex rate moved: ADA → USDC Optimism day by day
| Day | Velorex rate | Market rate |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.179698 USDC Optimism | 0.179332 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.177898 USDC Optimism | 0.178063 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.175598 USDC Optimism | 0.175061 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.180498 USDC Optimism | 0.181008 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0.184398 USDC Optimism | 0.185472 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.179798 USDC Optimism | 0.180887 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.200098 USDC Optimism | 0.200304 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.190298 USDC Optimism | 0.190933 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.188598 USDC Optimism | 0.188685 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.191698 USDC Optimism | 0.191862 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.192798 USDC Optimism | 0.192923 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.193898 USDC Optimism | 0.19448 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.191198 USDC Optimism | 0.191809 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.205498 USDC Optimism | 0.205982 |
Our own rate is recorded every hour, and the table keeps the last entry of the day. The column beside it is the ratio of the prices of the same two coins on CoinGecko at that same hour. How these numbers are counted
Market data: ADA and USDC
Cardano ADA- Price
- $0.179252
- 24 hours
- +4.09%
- Week
- −4.55%
- Market cap
- $6.74 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $177.68 M
- Rank by cap
- #18
- In circulation
- 37.58 B ADA
- All-time high
- $3.09
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $0.999553
- 24 hours
- +0.02%
- Week
- +0.02%
- Market cap
- $70.09 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $11.93 B
- Rank by cap
- #5
- In circulation
- 70.12 B USDC
- All-time high
- $1.04
Source: CoinGecko, Nov 10, 2026 12:57.
Cardano and USD Coin: how they differ
| Cardano (ADA) | USD Coin (USDC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ADA | USDC |
| Type | coin of its own network | token |
| Launched | 2017 | 2018 |
| Built by | Charles Hoskinson | Circle |
| Consensus | Proof of Stake (Ouroboros) | — |
| Block | ~20 sec | — |
| Supply cap | 45 B ADA | no cap |
| Privacy | transfers are public | — |
| In circulation | 37.58 B ADA | 70.12 B USDC |
| Market cap | $6.74 B | $70.09 B |
| Rank by cap | #18 | #5 |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Fees are paid in | — | ETH |
Daily moves of ADA and USDC over the quarter link at 0.02 (they travel apart).
Why people take the ADA → USDC Optimism route
- Stepping out of the swingsADA moved −29.02% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following ADA.
Common questions: ADA → USDC Optimism
What rate does ADA to USDC Optimism run at?
As of Nov 10, 2026 13:19 it is 1 ADA = 0.178698 USDC Optimism. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $0.178618.
What amounts does ADA → USDC Optimism accept?
From 783.6254 to 55,800,000 ADA per order. The floor is roughly $140.47.
Why can I not swap less than 783.6254 ADA?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 783.6254 ADA they eat a noticeable share of it, and the swap stops making sense for either side.
Is anything charged on top of the rate?
No. The payout is already worked out at the rate in the calculator. Separately you pay only the network fee for sending ADA, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping ADA for USDC Optimism take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Cardano confirms your transfer, the order goes out for payout with no operator involved. After that the timing is set by how busy the network is — which is the difference between quick and instant. A block in Cardano closes in about 20 sec.
Which network will USDC Optimism arrive in?
The payout goes out on Optimism. Check that the receiving wallet supports that network.
Which network is cheaper for receiving USDC?
Usually USDC SOL, USDC Arbitrum, USDC BEP20, USDC AVAX C, USDC Optimism, USDC Polygon works out cheaper. Still, the network is picked by what the recipient accepts, not by the fee.
What happens if the rate moves while I am paying?
Nothing: the rate is locked in the order and holds for as long as the order is alive. It is recalculated only if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
What did the ADA to USDC Optimism rate do over the month?
Over the month, minus 27.95%: a low of 0.17509, a high of 0.252119, an average of 0.210579 USDC Optimism per 1 ADA.
Can I swap back, USDC Optimism for ADA?
The USDC Optimism → ADA pair is not running at the moment. The directions available with USDC Optimism are listed below.
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