Ethereum (ETH BASE) → 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 ETH BASE → USDC Optimism 1 ETH BASE = 2,679.96 USDC Optimism 1 USDC Optimism = 0.00037314 ETH BASE

Rate as of Oct 1, 2026 05:25

Orders from: 0.0374734 ETH BASE ≈ $100.59
Payout network: Optimism
24 hours: +0.27%

You send

ETH BASE

You get 2,679.96

USDC Optimism

Create the order

Rate: 1 ETH BASE = 2,679.96 USDC Optimism
From: 0.0374734 ETH BASE
Up to: 3,730 ETH BASE

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

The direction is holding at 2,679.96 USDC Optimism per 1 ETH BASE (0.00037314 ETH BASE per 1 USDC Optimism). Over 24 hours ETH BASE/USDC Optimism came in at plus 0.27%. Over the week, minus 0.23%.

The weekly range ran from 2,648.68 to 2,736.33 USDC Optimism, a spread of 3.31%. One order takes from 0.0374734 to 3,730 ETH BASE. In dollars that is roughly $100.59.

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 Ethereum at No. 2 ($327.79 B) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($73.99 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of ETH and USDC correlate at 0 (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 ETH BASE	From	Network fee	Speed
Ethereum (ERC20)	2,679.96	0.0374734 ETH BASE	≈ $0.019	medium
Solana	2,679.96	0.0374734 ETH BASE	≈ $0.00059	fast
Arbitrum One	2,679.96	0.0374734 ETH BASE	≈ $0.0035	fast
BASE	2,679.96	0.0374734 ETH BASE	—	—
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)	2,679.96	0.0374734 ETH BASE	≈ $0.0025	fast
Avalanche C-Chain	2,679.96	0.0374734 ETH BASE	≈ $0.0036	fast
NEAR	2,679.96	0.0374734 ETH BASE	—	—
Optimism open	2,679.96	0.0374734 ETH BASE	≈ $0.00018	fast
Polygon	2,679.96	0.0374734 ETH BASE	≈ $0.0021	fast
XLM	2,679.96	0.0374734 ETH BASE	—	—

ETH BASE → USDC: all networks side by side Network charges for USDC

Rate and amounts for ETH BASE → USDC Optimism

Send ETH BASE — receive USDC OptimismNeed USDC Optimism — send this much ETH BASE

ETH BASE	USDC Optimism
0.05	133.9979
0.2	535.9914
0.5	1,339.98
2	5,359.91
5	13,399.79
20	53,599.14

USDC Optimism	ETH BASE
200	0.0746281
1,000	0.37314
2,000	0.746281
10,000	3.7314
20,000	7.4628
100,000	37.314

How the ETH BASE → USDC Optimism exchange runs

Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 0.0374734 ETH BASE.
Give a USDC address on Optimism and a contact for the order.
Send ETH BASE on BASE, 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 ETH BASE for USDC Optimism

Check this before sending ETH BASE

The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
The transfer must not be smaller than 0.0374734 ETH BASE.
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 ETH BASE to USDC Optimism rate has moved

WeekMonthQuarterYear

high 2,736.33 USDC Optimismlow 2,648.68 USDC Optimism

Sep 24, 2026 05:27Oct 1, 2026 05:27

high 2,775.54 USDC Optimismlow 2,391.27 USDC Optimism

Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00

high 2,775.54 USDC Optimismlow 1,608.93 USDC Optimism

Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00

high 4,692.09 USDC Optimismlow 1,567.16 USDC Optimism

Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00

24 hours: +0.27%
Week: −0.23%
Weekly high: 2,736.33 USDC Optimism
Weekly low: 2,648.68 USDC Optimism
Spread: 3.31%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Oct 1, 2026 04:57. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted

The ETH BASE/USDC Optimism spread by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Period result
24 hours	2,731.88	2,662.17	2,682.45	+0.27%
Week	2,736.33	2,648.68	2,685.31	−0.23%
Month	2,775.54	2,391.27	2,550.47	+11.07%
Quarter	2,775.54	1,608.93	2,162.8	+66.82%

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

Daily ETH BASE → USDC Optimism rate

Day	Close	Against the day before
Sep 30, 2026	2,683.94 USDC Optimism	−0.16%
Sep 29, 2026	2,688.24 USDC Optimism	+0.01%
Sep 28, 2026	2,688 USDC Optimism	−0.29%
Sep 27, 2026	2,695.92 USDC Optimism	+0.18%
Sep 26, 2026	2,691.11 USDC Optimism	+0.13%
Sep 25, 2026	2,687.62 USDC Optimism	+0.11%
Sep 24, 2026	2,684.73 USDC Optimism	−2.48%

Market data: ETH and USDC

Ethereum ETH

Price: $2,684.40
24 hours: +0.26%
Week: +0.36%
Market cap: $327.79 B
24-hour turnover: $13.85 B
Rank by cap: #2
In circulation: 122.09 M ETH
All-time high: $4,946.05

USD Coin USDC

Price: $0.999801
24 hours: −0.01%
Week: −0.02%
Market cap: $73.99 B
24-hour turnover: $21.69 B
Rank by cap: #6
In circulation: 74.01 B USDC
All-time high: $1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Oct 1, 2026 04:57.

Ethereum and USD Coin: how they differ

	Ethereum (ETH)	USD Coin (USDC)
Ticker	ETH	USDC
Type	coin of its own network	token
Network	BASE	Optimism
Launched	2015	2018
Built by	Vitalik Buterin	Circle
Consensus	Proof of Stake	—
Block	~12 sec	—
Supply cap	no cap	no cap
Privacy	transfers are public	—
In circulation	122.09 M ETH	74.01 B USDC
Market cap	$327.79 B	$73.99 B
Rank by cap	#2	#6
Fees are paid in	—	ETH

Daily moves of ETH and USDC over the quarter link at 0 (they travel apart).

Why people take the ETH BASE → USDC Optimism route

Stepping out of the swingsETH moved +11.06% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following ETH.
It works both waysThe USDC Optimism → ETH BASE direction is open as well — going back into ETH takes the same route and the same automation.

Common questions: ETH BASE → USDC Optimism

What rate does ETH BASE to USDC Optimism run at?

As of Oct 1, 2026 05:25 it is 1 ETH BASE = 2,679.96 USDC Optimism. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $2,679.42.

What amounts does ETH BASE → USDC Optimism accept?

From 0.0374734 to 3,730 ETH BASE per order. The floor is roughly $100.59.

Why can I not swap less than 0.0374734 ETH BASE?

The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 0.0374734 ETH BASE 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 ETH BASE, and the blockchain takes that one.

How long does swapping ETH BASE for USDC Optimism take?

The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as BASE 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 BASE closes in about 12 sec.

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 ETH BASE to USDC Optimism rate do over the month?

Over the month, plus 11.07%: a low of 2,391.27, a high of 2,775.54, an average of 2,550.47 USDC Optimism per 1 ETH BASE.

Can I swap back, USDC Optimism for ETH BASE?

Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC Optimism = 0.000373133 ETH BASE. The link to switch sits under the calculator.