PancakeSwap (CAKE) → 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 CAKE → USDC Optimism 1 CAKE = 2.6043 USDC Optimism 1 USDC Optimism = 0.383984 CAKE

Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 11:10

Orders from: 39.2797 CAKE ≈ $102.13
Payout network: Optimism
24 hours: +1.85%

You send

CAKE

You get 1,302.14

USDC Optimism

Create the order

Rate: 1 CAKE = 2.6043 USDC Optimism
From: 39.2797 CAKE
Up to: 3,850,000 CAKE

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

The direction is holding at 2.6043 USDC Optimism per 1 CAKE (0.383984 CAKE per 1 USDC Optimism). Over 24 hours CAKE/USDC Optimism came in at plus 1.85%. Over the week, minus 3.68%.

The weekly range ran from 2.5352 to 2.8263 USDC Optimism, a spread of 11.48%. One order takes from 39.2797 to 3,850,000 CAKE. In dollars that is roughly $102.13.

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 PancakeSwap at No. 85 ($859.65 M) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($74.37 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of CAKE 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 CAKE	From	Network fee	Speed
Ethereum (ERC20)	2.6043	39.2797 CAKE	≈ $0.015	medium
Solana	2.6043	39.2797 CAKE	≈ $0.0006	fast
Arbitrum One	2.6043	39.2797 CAKE	≈ $0.0035	fast
BASE	2.6043	39.2797 CAKE	—	—
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)	2.6043	39.2797 CAKE	≈ $0.0025	fast
Avalanche C-Chain	2.6043	39.2797 CAKE	≈ $0.0043	fast
NEAR	2.6043	39.2797 CAKE	—	—
Optimism open	2.6043	39.2797 CAKE	≈ $0.00018	fast
Polygon	2.6043	39.2797 CAKE	≈ $0.002	fast
XLM	2.6043	39.2797 CAKE	—	—

CAKE → USDC: all networks side by side Network charges for USDC

Rate and amounts for CAKE → USDC Optimism

Send CAKE — receive USDC OptimismNeed USDC Optimism — send this much CAKE

CAKE	USDC Optimism
50	130.2137
200	520.8548
500	1,302.14
2,000	5,208.55
5,000	13,021.37
20,000	52,085.48

USDC Optimism	CAKE
200	76.7968
1,000	383.9842
2,000	767.9684
10,000	3,839.84
20,000	7,679.68
100,000	38,398.42

How the CAKE → USDC Optimism exchange runs

Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 39.2797 CAKE.
Give a USDC address on Optimism and a contact for the order.
Send CAKE on PancakeSwap, 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.

Swap CAKE for USDC Optimism

Check this before sending CAKE

The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
The transfer must not be smaller than 39.2797 CAKE.
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 CAKE to USDC Optimism rate has moved

WeekMonthQuarterYear

high 2.8263 USDC Optimismlow 2.5352 USDC Optimism

Sep 23, 2026 11:15Sep 30, 2026 11:15

high 2.8299 USDC Optimismlow 1.7194 USDC Optimism

Aug 30, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00

high 2.8299 USDC Optimismlow 1.3114 USDC Optimism

Jul 1, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00

high 4.3824 USDC Optimismlow 1.1606 USDC Optimism

Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00

24 hours: +1.85%
Week: −3.68%
Weekly high: 2.8263 USDC Optimism
Weekly low: 2.5352 USDC Optimism
Spread: 11.48%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 10:57. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted

The CAKE/USDC Optimism spread by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Period result
24 hours	2.6039	2.5436	2.5697	+1.85%
Week	2.8263	2.5352	2.6844	−3.68%
Month	2.8299	1.7194	2.2906	+48.84%
Quarter	2.8299	1.3114	1.7453	+95.15%

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

Daily CAKE → USDC Optimism rate

Day	Close	Against the day before
Sep 29, 2026	2.5591 USDC Optimism	−9.57%
Sep 28, 2026	2.8299 USDC Optimism	+3.16%
Sep 27, 2026	2.7432 USDC Optimism	−1.49%
Sep 26, 2026	2.7847 USDC Optimism	+1.53%
Sep 25, 2026	2.7428 USDC Optimism	+7.15%
Sep 24, 2026	2.5598 USDC Optimism	−0.34%
Sep 23, 2026	2.5684 USDC Optimism	+0.77%

Market data: CAKE and USDC

PancakeSwap CAKE

Price: $2.60
24 hours: +1.85%
Week: −3.46%
Market cap: $859.65 M
24-hour turnover: $72.55 M
Rank by cap: #85
In circulation: 330.68 M CAKE
All-time high: $43.96

USD Coin USDC

Price: $0.999817
24 hours: 0%
Week: 0%
Market cap: $74.37 B
24-hour turnover: $17.95 B
Rank by cap: #6
In circulation: 74.39 B USDC
All-time high: $1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 10:57.

PancakeSwap and USD Coin: how they differ

	PancakeSwap (CAKE)	USD Coin (USDC)
Ticker	CAKE	USDC
In circulation	330.68 M CAKE	74.39 B USDC
Market cap	$859.65 M	$74.37 B
Rank by cap	#85	#6
Type	—	token
Network	—	Optimism
Fees are paid in	—	ETH
Launched	—	2018
Built by	—	Circle
Supply cap	—	no cap

Daily moves of CAKE and USDC over the quarter link at -0.02 (they travel apart).

Why people take the CAKE → USDC Optimism route

Stepping out of the swingsCAKE moved +48.83% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following CAKE.
It works both waysThe USDC Optimism → CAKE direction is open as well — going back into CAKE takes the same route and the same automation.

Common questions: CAKE → USDC Optimism

What rate does CAKE to USDC Optimism run at?

As of Sep 30, 2026 11:10 it is 1 CAKE = 2.6043 USDC Optimism. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $2.60.

What amounts does CAKE → USDC Optimism accept?

From 39.2797 to 3,850,000 CAKE per order. The floor is roughly $102.13.

Why can I not swap less than 39.2797 CAKE?

The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 39.2797 CAKE 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 CAKE, and the blockchain takes that one.

How long does swapping CAKE for USDC Optimism take?

The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as PancakeSwap 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.

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 CAKE to USDC Optimism rate do over the month?

Over the month, plus 48.84%: a low of 1.7194, a high of 2.8299, an average of 2.2906 USDC Optimism per 1 CAKE.

Can I swap back, USDC Optimism for CAKE?

Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC Optimism = 0.383977 CAKE. The link to switch sits under the calculator.