Polkadot (DOT) → Ethereum Classic (ETC)
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 DOT → ETC
1 DOT = 0.137814 ETC
1 ETC = 7.2562 DOT
Rate as of Oct 1, 2026 07:05
- Orders from
- 84.2779 DOT ≈ $102.82
- Payout network
- Ethereum Classic
- 24 hours
- +3.34%
The direction is holding at 0.137814 ETC per 1 DOT (7.2562 DOT per 1 ETC). Over 24 hours DOT/ETC came in at plus 3.34%. Over the week, plus 9.28%.
The weekly range ran from 0.117325 to 0.13917 ETC, a spread of 18.62%. One order takes from 84.2779 to 8,200,000 DOT. In dollars that is roughly $102.82.
Market capitalisation puts Polkadot at No. 53 ($2.09 B) and Ethereum Classic at No. 65 ($1.41 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of DOT and ETC correlate at 0.74 (they travel together).
Rate and amounts for DOT → ETC
| DOT | ETC | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 13.7814 | $122.00 |
| 500 | 68.9069 | $610.00 |
| 1,000 | 137.8137 | $1,220.00 |
| 5,000 | 689.0685 | $6,100.00 |
| 10,000 | 1,378.14 | $12,200.00 |
| 50,000 | 6,890.69 | $61,000.00 |
| ETC | DOT | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 145.1234 | $177.05 |
| 100 | 725.6172 | $885.25 |
| 200 | 1,451.23 | $1,770.51 |
| 1,000 | 7,256.17 | $8,852.53 |
| 2,000 | 14,512.34 | $17,705.06 |
| 10,000 | 72,561.72 | $88,525.30 |
How the DOT → ETC exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 84.2779 DOT.
- Give a ETC address on Ethereum Classic and a contact for the order.
- Send DOT on Polkadot, exactly the amount the order shows.
- Nothing else is needed from you: as soon as the network confirms the transfer, the robot sends Ethereum Classic to your address. The order page shows the status.
Check this before sending DOT
- The address network is Ethereum Classic. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 84.2779 DOT.
- 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 DOT to ETC rate has moved
high 0.13917 ETClow 0.117325 ETC
Sep 24, 2026 07:10Oct 1, 2026 07:10
high 0.144897 ETClow 0.114076 ETC
Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 0.144897 ETClow 0.110955 ETC
Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 0.220138 ETClow 0.110955 ETC
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- +3.34%
- Week
- +9.28%
- Weekly high
- 0.13917 ETC
- Weekly low
- 0.117325 ETC
- Spread
- 18.62%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Oct 1, 2026 06:57. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The DOT/ETC spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.13917 | 0.132406 | 0.135629 | +3.34% |
| Week | 0.13917 | 0.117325 | 0.12896 | +9.28% |
| Month | 0.144897 | 0.114076 | 0.130284 | +20.92% |
| Quarter | 0.144897 | 0.110955 | 0.123648 | +16.67% |
Figures are in ETC per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily DOT → ETC rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 0.137936 ETC | +8.34% |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 0.127317 ETC | −3.7% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 0.13221 ETC | +0.42% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 0.131656 ETC | +3.09% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 0.127709 ETC | +3.74% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 0.123101 ETC | −2.43% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 0.126167 ETC | −2.37% |
Market data: DOT and ETC
Polkadot DOT- Price
- $1.22
- 24 hours
- +0.99%
- Week
- +11.39%
- Market cap
- $2.09 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $195.14 M
- Rank by cap
- #53
- In circulation
- 1.71 B DOT
- All-time high
- $54.98
Ethereum Classic ETC- Price
- $8.88
- 24 hours
- −2.27%
- Week
- +2.03%
- Market cap
- $1.41 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $86 M
- Rank by cap
- #65
- In circulation
- 158.34 M ETC
- All-time high
- $167.09
Source: CoinGecko, Oct 1, 2026 06:57.
Polkadot and Ethereum Classic: how they differ
| Polkadot (DOT) | Ethereum Classic (ETC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | DOT | ETC |
| Type | coin of its own network | coin of its own network |
| Launched | 2020 | 2015 |
| Built by | Gavin Wood | — |
| Consensus | Nominated Proof of Stake | Proof of Work (Etchash) |
| Block | ~6 sec | — |
| Privacy | transfers are public | transfers are public |
| In circulation | 1.71 B DOT | 158.34 M ETC |
| Market cap | $2.09 B | $1.41 B |
| Rank by cap | #53 | #65 |
Daily moves of DOT and ETC over the quarter link at 0.74 (they travel together).
Why people take the DOT → ETC route
- Fuel for Ethereum ClassicWithout Ethereum Classic you cannot pay for a transfer or a contract call in Ethereum Classic — the coin is needed for anything that happens in that ecosystem.
- Different basketsDaily moves of DOT and ETC over 90 days link at 0.74 (they travel together) — the weaker the link, the less a portfolio rests on one coin.
- It works both waysThe ETC → DOT direction is open as well — going back into DOT takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: DOT → ETC
What rate does DOT to ETC run at?
As of Oct 1, 2026 07:05 it is 1 DOT = 0.137814 ETC. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $1.22.
What amounts does DOT → ETC accept?
From 84.2779 to 8,200,000 DOT per order. The floor is roughly $102.82.
Why can I not swap less than 84.2779 DOT?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 84.2779 DOT 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 DOT, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping DOT for ETC take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Polkadot 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 Polkadot closes in about 6 sec.
Which network will ETC arrive in?
Ethereum Classic arrives in its own Ethereum Classic network — a plain ETC address is all you need.
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 DOT to ETC rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 20.92%: a low of 0.114076, a high of 0.144897, an average of 0.130284 ETC per 1 DOT.
Can I swap back, ETC for DOT?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 ETC = 7.256 DOT. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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