ETH: changing network from OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Ethereum
It is still ETH, only in a different blockchain: you send ETH Optimism, and the payout of ETH goes to your address in Ethereum. Bridge contracts, signatures and wrapped tokens play no part.
Rate and amounts for ETH Optimism → ETH
1 ETH Optimism = 0.99999 ETH
1 ETH = 1 ETH Optimism
Rate as of Oct 1, 2026 04:25
- Orders from
- 0.0374734 ETH Optimism ≈ $100.81
- Payout network
- Ethereum
- 24 hours
- 0%
Current maths: 0.99999 ETH for every ETH Optimism, and 1 ETH Optimism per ETH in reverse. Over 24 hours ETH Optimism/ETH came in at about 0%. Over the week, about 0%.
The weekly range ran from 1 to 1 ETH, a spread of 0%. One order takes from 0.0374734 to 3,720 ETH Optimism. In dollars that is roughly $100.81.
Which network ETH arrives in
The same ETH 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 Optimism | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum open | 0.99999 | 0.0374734 ETH Optimism | ≈ $0.0043 | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 0.99999 | 0.0374734 ETH Optimism | ≈ $0.0025 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 0.99999 | 0.037454 ETH Optimism | ≈ $0.0011 | fast |
| BASE | 0.99999 | 0.037454 ETH Optimism | — | — |
Rate and amounts for ETH Optimism → ETH
| ETH Optimism | ETH | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 0.05 | 0.0499995 | $134.50 |
| 0.2 | 0.199998 | $538.02 |
| 0.5 | 0.499995 | $1,345.05 |
| 2 | 2 | $5,380.18 |
| 5 | 5 | $13,450.45 |
| 20 | 19.9998 | $53,801.80 |
| ETH | ETH Optimism | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 0.05 | 0.0500005 | $134.51 |
| 0.2 | 0.200002 | $538.02 |
| 0.5 | 0.500005 | $1,345.06 |
| 2 | 2 | $5,380.23 |
| 5 | 5.0001 | $13,450.58 |
| 20 | 20.0002 | $53,802.34 |
How the ETH Optimism → ETH exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 0.0374734 ETH Optimism.
- Give a ETH address on Ethereum and a contact for the order.
- Send ETH Optimism on Optimism, exactly the amount the order shows.
- Nothing else is needed from you: as soon as the network confirms the transfer, the robot sends Ethereum to your address. The order page shows the status.
Check this before sending ETH Optimism
- The address network is Ethereum. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 0.0374734 ETH Optimism.
- Copy the address in full, then check its first and last characters once it is pasted.
- Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon addresses look the same (0x…) — make sure the wallet is switched to Ethereum.
- 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 Optimism to ETH rate has moved
high 1 ETHlow 1 ETH
Sep 24, 2026 04:27Oct 1, 2026 04:27
high 1 ETHlow 1 ETH
Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 1 ETHlow 1 ETH
Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 1 ETHlow 1 ETH
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- 0%
- Week
- 0%
- Weekly high
- 1 ETH
- Weekly low
- 1 ETH
- Spread
- 0%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Oct 1, 2026 04:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The ETH Optimism/ETH spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Week | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Month | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Quarter | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0% |
Figures are in ETH per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily ETH Optimism → ETH rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 1 ETH | 0% |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1 ETH | 0% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 1 ETH | 0% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 1 ETH | 0% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1 ETH | 0% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1 ETH | 0% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1 ETH | 0% |
Market data: ETH
Ethereum ETH- Price
- $2,690.09
- 24 hours
- +0.35%
- Week
- +0.36%
- Market cap
- $328.42 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $13.81 B
- Rank by cap
- #2
- In circulation
- 122.09 M ETH
- All-time high
- $4,946.05
Source: CoinGecko, Oct 1, 2026 04:27.
Compared: OP Mainnet (Optimism) and Ethereum
| OP Mainnet (Optimism) | Ethereum | |
|---|---|---|
| What kind of network | Optimistic rollup (L2) | Base network (L1) |
| What pays the fee | ETH | ETH |
| How expensive | ≈ < $0.0001 | ≈ $0.0043 |
| How fast | fast | medium |
| Block time | ~2 sec | ~12 sec |
| Address format | 0x… | 0x… |
| Memo or tag needed | not required | not required |
| Ethereum-format address (0x…) | yes | yes |
| Withdrawal to Ethereum through the official bridge | ≈ 7 days — the challenge window runs | — |
The cost and speed marks are given against each other: both drift with the load on the network.
How an exchange differs from an ordinary bridge
| Velorex | Ordinary bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| What arrives at the address | the Ethereum network's own coin, ETH | It varies: a number of networks hand out the bridged version of the token |
| Wallet connection and signatures | We do without them: the payout goes to the address from the order | Mandatory: the wallet is connected, contract transactions are signed |
| Is a Ethereum coin needed for fees | Not required to receive | As a rule yes, otherwise the funds cannot be claimed or moved on |
| When it arrives | As soon as OP Mainnet (Optimism) gathers confirmations; the status is shown on the order page | ≈ 7 days if you withdraw from OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Ethereum through the official bridge |
| Who holds the funds on the way | Velorex — until the order is closed by the payout | The smart contract of the bridge or its validators |
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Why people take the ETH Optimism → ETH route
- Changing networkETH from Optimism (fee ≈ < $0.0001) moves over to Ethereum (fee ≈ $0.0043). That is how people top up a wallet or an exchange that takes one network only.
- It works both waysThe ETH → ETH Optimism direction is open as well — going back into ETH takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: ETH Optimism → ETH
What rate does ETH Optimism to ETH run at?
As of Oct 1, 2026 04:25 it is 1 ETH Optimism = 0.99999 ETH. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $2,690.06.
What amounts does ETH Optimism → ETH accept?
From 0.0374734 to 3,720 ETH Optimism per order. The floor is roughly $100.81.
Why can I not swap less than 0.0374734 ETH Optimism?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 0.0374734 ETH Optimism 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 Optimism, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping ETH Optimism for ETH take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Optimism 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 Optimism closes in about 2 sec.
Will real ETH be credited, or a wrapper?
Real. ETH is the Ethereum network's own coin, and transfers inside it are paid for with the same coin.
Is ETH needed to receive ETH?
No: fees in Ethereum are charged in the same ETH, so there is no second coin to hold.
Why not use the official OP Mainnet (Optimism) bridge?
The official withdrawal from OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Ethereum drags on for about seven days: that is how long the challenge window of an optimistic rollup lasts. With an order, ETH leaves as soon as OP Mainnet (Optimism) confirms your transfer.
Which network will ETH arrive in?
Ethereum arrives in its own Ethereum network — a plain ETH address is all you need.
Which network is cheaper for receiving ETH?
Usually ETH BEP20, ETH Arbitrum 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 Optimism to ETH rate do over the month?
Over the month, about 0%: a low of 1, a high of 1, an average of 1 ETH per 1 ETH Optimism.
Can I swap back, ETH for ETH Optimism?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 ETH = 0.99999 ETH Optimism. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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