Ethereum (ETH Optimism) → 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 Optimism → USDC Optimism 1 ETH Optimism = 2,679.02 USDC Optimism 1 USDC Optimism = 0.000373271 ETH Optimism

Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 19:30

Orders from
0.037454 ETH Optimism ≈ $100.59
Payout network
Optimism
24 hours
−1.2%
You get 2,679.02 USDC Optimism
Create the order
Rate
1 ETH Optimism = 2,679.02 USDC Optimism
From
0.037454 ETH Optimism
Up to
3,720 ETH Optimism

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

Right now 1 ETH Optimism gets you 2,679.02 USDC Optimism; the other way round, 1 USDC Optimism is 0.000373271 ETH Optimism. Over 24 hours ETH Optimism/USDC Optimism came in at minus 1.2%. Over the week, plus 0.57%.

The weekly range ran from 2,640.5 to 2,731.88 USDC Optimism, a spread of 3.46%. One order takes from 0.037454 to 3,720 ETH Optimism. 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 ($327.85 B) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($74.32 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.

NetworkPer 1 ETH OptimismFromNetwork feeSpeed
Ethereum (ERC20)2,679.020.0374734 ETH Optimism≈ $0.19medium
Solana2,679.020.0374734 ETH Optimism≈ $0.0006fast
Arbitrum One2,679.020.037454 ETH Optimism≈ $0.0036fast
BASE2,679.020.037454 ETH Optimism——
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)2,679.020.037454 ETH Optimism≈ $0.0025fast
Avalanche C-Chain2,679.020.037454 ETH Optimism≈ $0.0036fast
NEAR2,679.020.037454 ETH Optimism——
Optimism open2,679.020.037454 ETH Optimism≈ $0.00023fast
Polygon2,679.020.037454 ETH Optimism≈ $0.0021fast
XLM2,679.020.037454 ETH Optimism——

Rate and amounts for ETH Optimism → USDC Optimism

ETH OptimismUSDC Optimism
0.05133.9509
0.2535.8035
0.51,339.51
25,358.03
513,395.09
2053,580.35
USDC OptimismETH Optimism
2000.0746542
1,0000.373271
2,0000.746542
10,0003.7327
20,0007.4654
100,00037.3271

How the ETH Optimism → USDC Optimism exchange runs

  1. Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 0.037454 ETH Optimism.
  2. Give a USDC address on Optimism and a contact for the order.
  3. Send ETH Optimism on Optimism, exactly the amount the order shows.
  4. 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 Optimism for USDC Optimism

Check this before sending ETH Optimism

  • The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
  • The transfer must not be smaller than 0.037454 ETH Optimism.
  • 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 Optimism to USDC Optimism rate has moved

high 2,731.88 USDC Optimismlow 2,640.5 USDC Optimism
Sep 23, 2026 19:32Sep 30, 2026 19:32
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
−1.2%
Week
+0.57%
Weekly high
2,731.88 USDC Optimism
Weekly low
2,640.5 USDC Optimism
Spread
3.46%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 19:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted

The ETH Optimism/USDC Optimism spread by period

PeriodHighLowMiddlePeriod result
24 hours2,731.882,670.782,686.79−1.2%
Week2,731.882,640.52,684.99+0.57%
Month2,775.542,391.272,550.69+11.35%
Quarter2,775.541,608.932,162.88+67.24%

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

Daily ETH Optimism → USDC Optimism rate

DayCloseAgainst the day before
Sep 30, 20262,690.77 USDC Optimism+0.09%
Sep 29, 20262,688.24 USDC Optimism+0.01%
Sep 28, 20262,688 USDC Optimism−0.29%
Sep 27, 20262,695.92 USDC Optimism+0.18%
Sep 26, 20262,691.11 USDC Optimism+0.13%
Sep 25, 20262,687.62 USDC Optimism+0.11%
Sep 24, 20262,684.73 USDC Optimism−2.48%

Market data: ETH and USDC

Ethereum ETH
Price
$2,685.76
24 hours
−1.21%
Week
−0.57%
Market cap
$327.85 B
24-hour turnover
$14.48 B
Rank by cap
#2
In circulation
122.09 M ETH
All-time high
$4,946.05
USD Coin USDC
Price
$0.999783
24 hours
−0.02%
Week
0%
Market cap
$74.32 B
24-hour turnover
$17.78 B
Rank by cap
#6
In circulation
74.34 B USDC
All-time high
$1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 19:27.

Ethereum and USD Coin: how they differ

Ethereum (ETH)USD Coin (USDC)
TickerETHUSDC
Typecoin of its own networktoken
NetworkOptimismOptimism
Fees are paid inETHETH
Launched20152018
Built byVitalik ButerinCircle
ConsensusProof of Stake—
Block~12 sec—
Supply capno capno cap
Privacytransfers are public—
In circulation122.09 M ETH74.34 B USDC
Market cap$327.85 B$74.32 B
Rank by cap#2#6

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

Why people take the ETH Optimism → USDC Optimism route

  • Stepping out of the swingsETH moved +11.34% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following ETH.
  • It works both waysThe USDC Optimism → ETH Optimism direction is open as well — going back into ETH takes the same route and the same automation.

Common questions: ETH Optimism → USDC Optimism

What rate does ETH Optimism to USDC Optimism run at?
As of Sep 30, 2026 19:30 it is 1 ETH Optimism = 2,679.02 USDC Optimism. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $2,678.44.
What amounts does ETH Optimism → USDC Optimism accept?
From 0.037454 to 3,720 ETH Optimism per order. The floor is roughly $100.59.
Why can I not swap less than 0.037454 ETH Optimism?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 0.037454 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 USDC Optimism 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 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 Optimism to USDC Optimism rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 11.35%: a low of 2,391.27, a high of 2,775.54, an average of 2,550.69 USDC Optimism per 1 ETH Optimism.
Can I swap back, USDC Optimism for ETH Optimism?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC Optimism = 0.000373264 ETH Optimism. The link to switch sits under the calculator.

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