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  1. USDT Optimism (OP Mainnet (Optimism)) → USDC ERC20 (Ethereum)

USDT Optimism (OP Mainnet (Optimism)) → USDC ERC20 (Ethereum)

The stablecoin leaves for another network: you send USDT Optimism in OP Mainnet (Optimism) and take USDC ERC20 in Ethereum. All of it is one order.

Rate and amounts for USDT Optimism → USDC ERC20 1 USDT Optimism = 0.998692 USDC ERC20 1 USDC ERC20 = 1.0013 USDT Optimism

Rate as of Nov 1, 2026 07:29

Orders from
100.67 USDT Optimism ≈ $100.62
Payout network
Ethereum (ERC20)
24 hours
+0.02%
You get 1,997.38 USDC ERC20
Create the order
Rate
1 USDT Optimism = 0.998692 USDC ERC20
From
100.67 USDT Optimism
Up to
10,000,000 USDT Optimism

Preliminary figure: the final amount is locked in the order.

Current maths: 0.998692 USDC ERC20 for every USDT Optimism, and 1.0013 USDT Optimism per USDC ERC20 in reverse. Over 24 hours USDT Optimism/USDC ERC20 came in at plus 0.02%. Over the week, plus 0.01%.

The weekly range ran from 0.998807 to 0.999745 USDC ERC20, a spread of 0.09%. One order takes from 100.67 to 10,000,000 USDT Optimism. In dollars that is roughly $100.62.

The robot sends the payout in the Ethereum (ERC20) network, so the address has to belong to that network — a transfer to another one will not arrive. Market capitalisation puts Tether at No. 3 ($180.04 B) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($71.71 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of USDT and USDC correlate at 0.13 (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.

NetworkPer 1 USDT OptimismFromNetwork feeSpeed
Ethereum (ERC20) open0.998692100.67 USDT Optimism≈ $0.0055medium
TRON (TRC20)0.998692100.67 USDT Optimism≈ $2.1fast
Solana0.998692100.67 USDT Optimism≈ $0.00048fast
Arbitrum One0.998692100.67 USDT Optimism≈ $0.0029fast
BASE0.998692100.67 USDT Optimism——
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)0.998692100.67 USDT Optimism≈ $0.0023fast
Avalanche C-Chain0.998692100.67 USDT Optimism≈ $0.0014fast
NEAR0.998692100.67 USDT Optimism——
Optimism0.998692100.67 USDT Optimism≈ $0.00015fast
Polygon0.998692100.67 USDT Optimism≈ $0.0016fast
XLM0.998692100 USDT Optimism——

Network charges for USDC

Rate and amounts for USDT Optimism → USDC ERC20

USDT OptimismUSDC ERC20
200199.7383
1,000998.6917
2,0001,997.38
10,0009,986.92
20,00019,973.83
100,00099,869.17
USDC ERC20USDT Optimism
200200.262
1,0001,001.31
2,0002,002.62
10,00010,013.1
20,00020,026.2
100,000100,131

How the USDT Optimism → USDC ERC20 exchange runs

  1. Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 100.67 USDT Optimism.
  2. Give a USDC address on Ethereum (ERC20) and a contact for the order.
  3. Send USDT Optimism on Optimism, exactly the amount the order shows.
  4. 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.

Swap USDT Optimism for USDC ERC20

Check this before sending USDT Optimism

  • The address network is Ethereum (ERC20). Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
  • The transfer must not be smaller than 100.67 USDT Optimism.
  • Copy the address in full, then check its first and last characters once it is pasted.
  • Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon addresses look the same (0x…) — make sure the wallet is switched to Ethereum.
  • Keep a reserve of ETH at the same address — without it USDC cannot be sent on later.
  • 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 USDT Optimism to USDC ERC20 rate has moved

high 0.999745 USDC ERC20low 0.998807 USDC ERC20
Oct 25, 2026 07:33Nov 1, 2026 07:33
high 0.999991 USDC ERC20low 0.999117 USDC ERC20
Oct 1, 2026 05:00Oct 31, 2026 05:00
high 1.0002 USDC ERC20low 0.999117 USDC ERC20
Aug 2, 2026 05:00Oct 31, 2026 05:00
high 1.0031 USDC ERC20low 0.996801 USDC ERC20
Nov 1, 2025 05:00Oct 31, 2026 05:00
24 hours
+0.02%
Week
+0.01%
Weekly high
0.999745 USDC ERC20
Weekly low
0.998807 USDC ERC20
Spread
0.09%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 1, 2026 07:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted

The USDT Optimism/USDC ERC20 spread by period

PeriodHighLowMiddlePeriod result
24 hours0.9995320.9993010.999409+0.02%
Week0.9997450.9988070.999427+0.01%
Month0.9999910.9991170.999556−0.03%
Quarter1.00020.9991170.999739−0.03%

Figures are in USDC ERC20 per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.

Daily USDT Optimism → USDC ERC20 rate

DayCloseAgainst the day before
Oct 31, 20260.999416 USDC ERC20+0.02%
Oct 30, 20260.999176 USDC ERC20−0.04%
Oct 29, 20260.999561 USDC ERC20+0.01%
Oct 28, 20260.999478 USDC ERC20+0.02%
Oct 27, 20260.999325 USDC ERC200%
Oct 26, 20260.999282 USDC ERC20−0.03%
Oct 25, 20260.99955 USDC ERC20+0.01%

How the Velorex rate moved: USDT Optimism → USDC ERC20 day by day

DayVelorex rateMarket rate
Nov 1, 20260.998592 USDC ERC200.999521
Oct 31, 20260.998692 USDC ERC200.999467
Oct 30, 20260.998293 USDC ERC200.999293
Oct 29, 20260.998791 USDC ERC200.99945
Oct 28, 20260.999191 USDC ERC200.999571
Oct 27, 20260.998791 USDC ERC200.999494
Oct 26, 20260.998592 USDC ERC200.999386
Oct 25, 20260.998891 USDC ERC200.999385
Oct 24, 20260.998692 USDC ERC200.999556
Oct 23, 20260.998791 USDC ERC200.999505
Oct 22, 20260.99929 USDC ERC200.999479
Oct 21, 20260.999091 USDC ERC200.999691
Oct 20, 20260.99929 USDC ERC200.999493
Oct 19, 20260.998991 USDC ERC200.999321

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: USDT and USDC

Tether USDT
Price
$0.999529
24 hours
+0.04%
Week
+0.04%
Market cap
$180.04 B
24-hour turnover
$25.77 B
Rank by cap
#3
In circulation
180.12 B USDT
All-time high
$1.32
USD Coin USDC
Price
$1.00
24 hours
+0.02%
Week
+0.04%
Market cap
$71.71 B
24-hour turnover
$5.9 B
Rank by cap
#6
In circulation
71.71 B USDC
All-time high
$1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Nov 1, 2026 07:27.

Tether and USD Coin: how they differ

Tether (USDT)USD Coin (USDC)
TickerUSDTUSDC
Typetokentoken
NetworkOptimismEthereum (ERC20)
Fees are paid inETHETH
Launched20142018
Built byTether LimitedCircle
Supply capno capno cap
In circulation180.12 B USDT71.71 B USDC
Market cap$180.04 B$71.71 B
Rank by cap#3#6

Daily moves of USDT and USDC over the quarter link at 0.13 (they travel apart).

Compared: OP Mainnet (Optimism) and Ethereum

OP Mainnet (Optimism)Ethereum
What kind of networkOptimistic rollup (L2)Base network (L1)
What pays the feeETHETH
How expensive≈ $0.00015≈ $0.0055
How fastfastmedium
Block time~2 sec~12 sec
Address format0x…0x…
Memo or tag needednot requirednot required
Ethereum-format address (0x…)yesyes
Withdrawal to Ethereum through the official bridge≈ 7 days — the challenge window runs—

The cost and speed marks are given against each other: both drift with the load on the network.

How an exchange differs from an ordinary bridge

VelorexOrdinary bridge
What arrives at the addressthe USDC token in the Ethereum networkThe very same stablecoin: turning USDT into USDC is one more operation
Wallet connection and signaturesWe do without them: the payout goes to the address from the orderMandatory: the wallet is connected, contract transactions are signed
Is a Ethereum coin needed for feesNot required to receiveAs a rule yes, otherwise the funds cannot be claimed or moved on
When it arrivesAs soon as OP Mainnet (Optimism) gathers confirmations; the status is shown on the order page≈ 7 days if you withdraw from OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Ethereum through the official bridge
Who holds the funds on the wayVelorex — until the order is closed by the payoutThe smart contract of the bridge or its validators

OP Mainnet (Optimism) → Ethereum: the full list of directions The Ethereum blockchain

Why people take the USDT Optimism → USDC ERC20 route

  • It works both waysThe USDC ERC20 → USDT Optimism direction is open as well — going back into USDT takes the same route and the same automation.

Common questions: USDT Optimism → USDC ERC20

What rate does USDT Optimism to USDC ERC20 run at?
As of Nov 1, 2026 07:29 it is 1 USDT Optimism = 0.998692 USDC ERC20. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $0.998692.
What amounts does USDT Optimism → USDC ERC20 accept?
From 100.67 to 10,000,000 USDT Optimism per order. The floor is roughly $100.62.
Why can I not swap less than 100.67 USDT Optimism?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 100.67 USDT Optimism 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 USDT Optimism, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping USDT Optimism for USDC ERC20 take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Optimism 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 Optimism closes in about 2 sec.
Will real USDC be credited, or a wrapper?
USDC ERC20 is the ordinary USDC token of the Ethereum network: exactly the same one an exchange sends when you withdraw into this blockchain.
Is ETH needed to receive USDC ERC20?
Not to receive. ETH comes in handy later, when you decide to move USDC from your address.
Why not use the official OP Mainnet (Optimism) bridge?
The official withdrawal from OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Ethereum drags on for about seven days: that is how long the challenge window of an optimistic rollup lasts. With an order, USDC ERC20 leaves as soon as OP Mainnet (Optimism) confirms your transfer.
Which network will USDC ERC20 arrive in?
The payout goes out on Ethereum (ERC20). 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 USDT Optimism to USDC ERC20 rate do over the month?
Over the month, minus 0.03%: a low of 0.999117, a high of 0.999991, an average of 0.999556 USDC ERC20 per 1 USDT Optimism.
Can I swap back, USDC ERC20 for USDT Optimism?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC ERC20 = 1.0013 USDT Optimism. The link to switch sits under the calculator.

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