Zcash (ZEC) → Tether (USDT 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 ZEC → USDT Optimism 1 ZEC = 1,141.35 USDT Optimism 1 USDT Optimism = 0.000876157 ZEC

Rate as of Nov 10, 2026 13:29

Orders from
0.0663735 ZEC ≈ $75.61
Payout network
Optimism
24 hours
−5.79%
You get 1,141.35 USDT Optimism
Create the order
Rate
1 ZEC = 1,141.35 USDT Optimism
From
0.0663735 ZEC
Up to
8,780 ZEC

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

Right now 1 ZEC gets you 1,141.35 USDT Optimism; the other way round, 1 USDT Optimism is 0.000876157 ZEC. Over 24 hours ZEC/USDT Optimism came in at minus 5.79%. Over the week, plus 0.99%.

The weekly range ran from 1,139.58 to 1,359.94 USDT Optimism, a spread of 19.34%. One order takes from 0.0663735 to 8,780 ZEC. In dollars that is roughly $75.61.

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 Zcash at No. 10 ($19.39 B) and Tether at No. 3 ($176.88 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of ZEC and USDT correlate at 0.1 (they travel apart).

Which network USDT arrives in

The same USDT 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 ZECFromNetwork feeSpeed
Ethereum (ERC20)1,141.350.0664234 ZEC≈ $0.0062medium
TRON (TRC20)1,141.350.0664234 ZEC≈ $2.2fast
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)1,141.350.0664234 ZEC≈ $0.0022fast
Solana1,141.350.0664234 ZEC≈ $0.00043fast
Arbitrum One1,141.350.0663735 ZEC≈ $0.0028fast
Avalanche C-Chain1,141.350.0663735 ZEC≈ $0.0041fast
NEAR1,141.350.0663735 ZEC——
Optimism open1,141.350.0663735 ZEC≈ $0.00014fast

Rate and amounts for ZEC → USDT Optimism

ZECUSDT Optimism
0.1114.1349
0.5570.6743
11,141.35
55,706.74
1011,413.49
5057,067.43
USDT OptimismZEC
1000.0876157
5000.438078
2,0001.7523
5,0004.3808
20,00017.5231
100,00087.6157

How the ZEC → USDT Optimism exchange runs

  1. Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 0.0663735 ZEC.
  2. Give a USDT address on Optimism and a contact for the order.
  3. Send ZEC on Zcash, exactly the amount the order shows.
  4. Nothing else is needed from you: as soon as the network confirms the transfer, the robot sends Tether to your address. The order page shows the status.

Swap ZEC for USDT Optimism

Check this before sending ZEC

  • The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
  • The transfer must not be smaller than 0.0663735 ZEC.
  • 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 ZEC to USDT Optimism rate has moved

high 1,359.94 USDT Optimismlow 1,139.58 USDT Optimism
Nov 3, 2026 13:33Nov 10, 2026 13:33
high 1,322.97 USDT Optimismlow 1,127.2 USDT Optimism
Oct 10, 2026 05:00Nov 9, 2026 05:00
high 1,653.39 USDT Optimismlow 481.0404 USDT Optimism
Aug 11, 2026 05:00Nov 9, 2026 05:00
high 1,653.39 USDT Optimismlow 197.1207 USDT Optimism
Nov 11, 2025 05:00Nov 9, 2026 05:00
24 hours
−5.79%
Week
+0.99%
Weekly high
1,359.94 USDT Optimism
Weekly low
1,139.58 USDT Optimism
Spread
19.34%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 10, 2026 13:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted

The ZEC/USDT Optimism spread by period

PeriodHighLowMiddlePeriod result
24 hours1,226.271,150.891,182.39−5.79%
Week1,359.941,139.581,256.79+0.99%
Month1,322.971,127.21,224.94+0.48%
Quarter1,653.39481.04041,118.44+144.31%

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

Daily ZEC → USDT Optimism rate

DayCloseAgainst the day before
Nov 9, 20261,212.07 USDT Optimism−3.9%
Nov 8, 20261,261.23 USDT Optimism−4.67%
Nov 7, 20261,322.97 USDT Optimism+3.28%
Nov 6, 20261,280.94 USDT Optimism−1.2%
Nov 5, 20261,296.45 USDT Optimism+6.32%
Nov 4, 20261,219.43 USDT Optimism+7.44%
Nov 3, 20261,135.02 USDT Optimism−8.1%

How the Velorex rate moved: ZEC → USDT Optimism day by day

DayVelorex rateMarket rate
Nov 10, 20261,151.6 USDT Optimism1,154.81
Nov 9, 20261,169.16 USDT Optimism1,174.07
Nov 8, 20261,208.9 USDT Optimism1,217.1
Nov 7, 20261,257.3 USDT Optimism1,258.9
Nov 6, 20261,325.3 USDT Optimism1,321.05
Nov 5, 20261,254.64 USDT Optimism1,268.01
Nov 4, 20261,318.03 USDT Optimism1,320.33
Nov 3, 20261,224.1 USDT Optimism1,227.75
Nov 2, 20261,154.95 USDT Optimism1,154.95
Nov 1, 20261,227.24 USDT Optimism1,225.61
Oct 31, 20261,248.55 USDT Optimism1,249.99
Oct 30, 20261,245.23 USDT Optimism1,241.99
Oct 29, 20261,239.51 USDT Optimism1,248.66
Oct 28, 20261,312.44 USDT Optimism1,311.92

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: ZEC and USDT

Zcash ZEC
Price
$1,139.17
24 hours
−5.79%
Week
+1.93%
Market cap
$19.39 B
24-hour turnover
$825.67 M
Rank by cap
#10
In circulation
17.03 M ZEC
All-time high
$3,191.93
Tether USDT
Price
$0.999071
24 hours
0%
Week
+0.04%
Market cap
$176.88 B
24-hour turnover
$42.59 B
Rank by cap
#3
In circulation
177.04 B USDT
All-time high
$1.32

Source: CoinGecko, Nov 10, 2026 13:27.

Zcash and Tether: how they differ

Zcash (ZEC)Tether (USDT)
TickerZECUSDT
Typecoin of its own networktoken
Launched20162014
Built byZooko Wilcox-O'HearnTether Limited
ConsensusProof of Work (Equihash)—
Block~1.3 min—
Supply cap21 M ZECno cap
Privacyoptional—
In circulation17.03 M ZEC177.04 B USDT
Market cap$19.39 B$176.88 B
Rank by cap#10#3
Network—Optimism
Fees are paid in—ETH

Daily moves of ZEC and USDT over the quarter link at 0.1 (they travel apart).

Why people take the ZEC → USDT Optimism route

  • Stepping out of the swingsZEC moved −4.31% over the past month. USDT tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following ZEC.

Common questions: ZEC → USDT Optimism

What rate does ZEC to USDT Optimism run at?
As of Nov 10, 2026 13:29 it is 1 ZEC = 1,141.35 USDT Optimism. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $1,140.29.
What amounts does ZEC → USDT Optimism accept?
From 0.0663735 to 8,780 ZEC per order. The floor is roughly $75.61.
Why can I not swap less than 0.0663735 ZEC?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 0.0663735 ZEC 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 ZEC, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping ZEC for USDT Optimism take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Zcash 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 Zcash closes in about 1.3 min.
Which network will USDT Optimism arrive in?
The payout goes out on Optimism. Check that the receiving wallet supports that network.
Which network is cheaper for receiving USDT?
Usually USDT BEP20, USDT SOL, USDT Arbitrum, USDT AVAX C, USDT Optimism 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 ZEC to USDT Optimism rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 0.48%: a low of 1,127.2, a high of 1,322.97, an average of 1,224.94 USDT Optimism per 1 ZEC.
Can a ZEC to USDT Optimism swap be seen from the outside?
Public networks keep every transfer in the explorer, open to anyone. Privacy coins shut that down: Monero by default, Zcash and Dash when a shielded transfer is picked.
Can I swap back, USDT Optimism for ZEC?
The USDT Optimism → ZEC pair is not running at the moment. The directions available with USDT Optimism are listed below.

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