Simon's Cat (CAT) → 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 CAT → USDC Optimism
1 CAT = 0.00000225762 USDC Optimism
1 USDC Optimism = 442,943.78 CAT
Rate as of Oct 1, 2026 03:30
- Orders from
- 45,367,282.56 CAT ≈ $102.53
- Payout network
- Optimism
- 24 hours
- +1.83%
Current maths: 0.00000225762 USDC Optimism for every CAT, and 442,943.78 CAT per USDC Optimism in reverse. Over 24 hours CAT/USDC Optimism came in at plus 1.83%. Over the week, plus 7.27%.
The weekly range ran from 0.00000210282 to 0.00000241618 USDC Optimism, a spread of 14.9%. One order takes from 45,367,282.56 to 4,420,000,000,000 CAT. In dollars that is roughly $102.53.
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 Simon's Cat at No. 969 ($16.92 M) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($74.01 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of CAT and USDC correlate at -0.03 (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 CAT | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 0.00000225762 | 45,367,282.56 CAT | ≈ $0.021 | medium |
| Solana | 0.00000225762 | 45,367,282.56 CAT | ≈ $0.00059 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 0.00000225762 | 45,367,282.56 CAT | ≈ $0.0035 | fast |
| BASE | 0.00000225762 | 45,367,282.56 CAT | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 0.00000225762 | 45,367,282.56 CAT | ≈ $0.0025 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 0.00000225762 | 45,367,282.56 CAT | ≈ $0.0035 | fast |
| NEAR | 0.00000225762 | 45,367,282.56 CAT | — | — |
| Optimism open | 0.00000225762 | 45,367,282.56 CAT | ≈ $0.00018 | fast |
| Polygon | 0.00000225762 | 45,367,282.56 CAT | ≈ $0.002 | fast |
| XLM | 0.00000225762 | 45,367,282.56 CAT | — | — |
CAT → USDC: all networks side by side Network charges for USDC
Rate and amounts for CAT → USDC Optimism
| CAT | USDC Optimism |
|---|---|
| 50,000,000 | 112.8811 |
| 200,000,000 | 451.5246 |
| 500,000,000 | 1,128.81 |
| 2,000,000,000 | 4,515.25 |
| 5,000,000,000 | 11,288.11 |
| 20,000,000,000 | 45,152.46 |
| USDC Optimism | CAT |
|---|---|
| 200 | 88,588,756.62 |
| 1,000 | 442,943,783.09 |
| 2,000 | 885,887,566.18 |
| 10,000 | 4,429,437,830.9 |
| 20,000 | 8,858,875,661.8 |
| 100,000 | 44,294,378,308.99 |
How the CAT → USDC Optimism exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 45,367,282.56 CAT.
- Give a USDC address on Optimism and a contact for the order.
- Send CAT on Simon's Cat, 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 CAT
- The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 45,367,282.56 CAT.
- 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 CAT to USDC Optimism rate has moved
high 0.00000241618 USDC Optimismlow 0.00000210282 USDC Optimism
Sep 24, 2026 03:34Oct 1, 2026 03:34
high 0.00000253313 USDC Optimismlow 0.00000177481 USDC Optimism
Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 0.00000253313 USDC Optimismlow 0.0000012622 USDC Optimism
Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 0.00000877694 USDC Optimismlow 0.0000012613 USDC Optimism
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- +1.83%
- Week
- +7.27%
- Weekly high
- 0.00000241618 USDC Optimism
- Weekly low
- 0.00000210282 USDC Optimism
- Spread
- 14.9%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Oct 1, 2026 03:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The CAT/USDC Optimism spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.00000235785 | 0.00000220902 | 0.00000227067 | +1.83% |
| Week | 0.00000241618 | 0.00000210282 | 0.00000227846 | +7.27% |
| Month | 0.00000253313 | 0.00000177481 | 0.00000209629 | +24.06% |
| Quarter | 0.00000253313 | 0.0000012622 | 0.00000171607 | +65.95% |
Figures are in USDC Optimism per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily CAT → USDC Optimism rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 0.00000226294 USDC Optimism | +0.6% |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 0.00000224941 USDC Optimism | −6.26% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 0.00000239963 USDC Optimism | +0.89% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 0.00000237835 USDC Optimism | +4.54% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 0.00000227506 USDC Optimism | −0.64% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 0.00000228969 USDC Optimism | +8.5% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 0.00000211027 USDC Optimism | −9.72% |
Market data: CAT and USDC
Simon's Cat CAT- Price
- $0.00000226
- 24 hours
- +1.82%
- Week
- +7.88%
- Market cap
- $16.92 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $840.88 K
- Rank by cap
- #969
- In circulation
- 7.5 T CAT
- All-time high
- $0.00006811
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $0.999761
- 24 hours
- −0.01%
- Week
- −0.01%
- Market cap
- $74.01 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $21.26 B
- Rank by cap
- #6
- In circulation
- 74.03 B USDC
- All-time high
- $1.04
Source: CoinGecko, Oct 1, 2026 03:27.
Simon's Cat and USD Coin: how they differ
| Simon's Cat (CAT) | USD Coin (USDC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | CAT | USDC |
| In circulation | 7.5 T CAT | 74.03 B USDC |
| Market cap | $16.92 M | $74.01 B |
| Rank by cap | #969 | #6 |
| Type | — | token |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Fees are paid in | — | ETH |
| Launched | — | 2018 |
| Built by | — | Circle |
| Supply cap | — | no cap |
Daily moves of CAT and USDC over the quarter link at -0.03 (they travel apart).
Why people take the CAT → USDC Optimism route
- Stepping out of the swingsCAT moved +24.05% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following CAT.
- It works both waysThe USDC Optimism → CAT direction is open as well — going back into CAT takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: CAT → USDC Optimism
What rate does CAT to USDC Optimism run at?
As of Oct 1, 2026 03:30 it is 1 CAT = 0.00000225762 USDC Optimism. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $0.00000225708.
What amounts does CAT → USDC Optimism accept?
From 45,367,282.56 to 4,420,000,000,000 CAT per order. The floor is roughly $102.53.
Why can I not swap less than 45,367,282.56 CAT?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 45,367,282.56 CAT 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 CAT, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping CAT for USDC Optimism take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Simon's Cat 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 CAT to USDC Optimism rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 24.06%: a low of 0.00000177481, a high of 0.00000253313, an average of 0.00000209629 USDC Optimism per 1 CAT.
Can I swap back, USDC Optimism for CAT?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC Optimism = 442,934.92 CAT. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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