The Graph (GRT) → 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 GRT → USDC Optimism 1 GRT = 0.0290897 USDC Optimism 1 USDC Optimism = 34.3764 GRT

Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 23:10

Orders from: 3,437.01 GRT ≈ $100.78
Payout network: Optimism
24 hours: +0.64%

You send

GRT

You get 1,454.49

USDC Optimism

Create the order

Rate: 1 GRT = 0.0290897 USDC Optimism
From: 3,437.01 GRT
Up to: 341,000,000 GRT

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

Right now 1 GRT gets you 0.0290897 USDC Optimism; the other way round, 1 USDC Optimism is 34.3764 GRT. Over 24 hours GRT/USDC Optimism came in at plus 0.64%. Over the week, plus 13.27%.

The weekly range ran from 0.0246639 to 0.0348861 USDC Optimism, a spread of 41.45%. One order takes from 3,437.01 to 341,000,000 GRT. In dollars that is roughly $100.78.

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 The Graph at No. 145 ($320.95 M) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($74.2 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of GRT and USDC correlate at 0.02 (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 GRT	From	Network fee	Speed
Ethereum (ERC20)	0.0290897	3,437.01 GRT	≈ $0.1	medium
Solana	0.0290897	3,437.01 GRT	≈ $0.0006	fast
Arbitrum One	0.0290897	3,437.01 GRT	≈ $0.0038	fast
BASE	0.0290897	3,437.01 GRT	—	—
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)	0.0290897	3,437.01 GRT	≈ $0.0025	fast
Avalanche C-Chain	0.0290897	3,437.01 GRT	≈ $0.0036	fast
NEAR	0.0290897	3,437.01 GRT	—	—
Optimism open	0.0290897	3,437.01 GRT	≈ $0.00021	fast
Polygon	0.0290897	3,437.01 GRT	≈ $0.002	fast
XLM	0.0290897	3,437.01 GRT	—	—

GRT → USDC: all networks side by side Network charges for USDC

Rate and amounts for GRT → USDC Optimism

Send GRT — receive USDC OptimismNeed USDC Optimism — send this much GRT

GRT	USDC Optimism
5,000	145.4485
20,000	581.7942
50,000	1,454.49
200,000	5,817.94
500,000	14,544.85
2,000,000	58,179.42

USDC Optimism	GRT
100	3,437.64
500	17,188.21
2,000	68,752.84
5,000	171,882.09
20,000	687,528.36
100,000	3,437,641.8

How the GRT → USDC Optimism exchange runs

Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 3,437.01 GRT.
Give a USDC address on Optimism and a contact for the order.
Send GRT on The Graph, 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 GRT for USDC Optimism

Check this before sending GRT

The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
The transfer must not be smaller than 3,437.01 GRT.
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 GRT to USDC Optimism rate has moved

WeekMonthQuarterYear

high 0.0348861 USDC Optimismlow 0.0246639 USDC Optimism

Sep 23, 2026 23:12Sep 30, 2026 23:12

high 0.0358084 USDC Optimismlow 0.0161147 USDC Optimism

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

high 0.0358084 USDC Optimismlow 0.0131921 USDC Optimism

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

high 0.0885203 USDC Optimismlow 0.0131921 USDC Optimism

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

24 hours: +0.64%
Week: +13.27%
Weekly high: 0.0348861 USDC Optimism
Weekly low: 0.0246639 USDC Optimism
Spread: 41.45%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 22:57. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted

The GRT/USDC Optimism spread by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Period result
24 hours	0.0298392	0.0285162	0.0291594	+0.64%
Week	0.0348861	0.0246639	0.0284365	+13.27%
Month	0.0358084	0.0161147	0.0210816	+79.25%
Quarter	0.0358084	0.0131921	0.0177609	+62.46%

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

Daily GRT → USDC Optimism rate

Day	Close	Against the day before
Sep 30, 2026	0.0288861 USDC Optimism	−5.49%
Sep 29, 2026	0.0305642 USDC Optimism	−14.65%
Sep 28, 2026	0.0358084 USDC Optimism	+29.61%
Sep 27, 2026	0.0276269 USDC Optimism	−2.48%
Sep 26, 2026	0.0283292 USDC Optimism	+8.05%
Sep 25, 2026	0.0262183 USDC Optimism	+5.34%
Sep 24, 2026	0.0248896 USDC Optimism	−2.12%

Market data: GRT and USDC

The Graph GRT

Price: $0.0293227
24 hours: +0.63%
Week: +15.54%
Market cap: $320.95 M
24-hour turnover: $23.77 M
Rank by cap: #145
In circulation: 10.94 B GRT
All-time high: $2.84

USD Coin USDC

Price: $0.999819
24 hours: −0.01%
Week: −0.01%
Market cap: $74.2 B
24-hour turnover: $17.83 B
Rank by cap: #6
In circulation: 74.21 B USDC
All-time high: $1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 22:57.

The Graph and USD Coin: how they differ

	The Graph (GRT)	USD Coin (USDC)
Ticker	GRT	USDC
In circulation	10.94 B GRT	74.21 B USDC
Market cap	$320.95 M	$74.2 B
Rank by cap	#145	#6
Type	—	token
Network	—	Optimism
Fees are paid in	—	ETH
Launched	—	2018
Built by	—	Circle
Supply cap	—	no cap

Daily moves of GRT and USDC over the quarter link at 0.02 (they travel apart).

Why people take the GRT → USDC Optimism route

Stepping out of the swingsGRT moved +79.24% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following GRT.
It works both waysThe USDC Optimism → GRT direction is open as well — going back into GRT takes the same route and the same automation.

Common questions: GRT → USDC Optimism

What rate does GRT to USDC Optimism run at?

As of Sep 30, 2026 23:10 it is 1 GRT = 0.0290897 USDC Optimism. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $0.0290844.

What amounts does GRT → USDC Optimism accept?

From 3,437.01 to 341,000,000 GRT per order. The floor is roughly $100.78.

Why can I not swap less than 3,437.01 GRT?

The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 3,437.01 GRT 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 GRT, and the blockchain takes that one.

How long does swapping GRT for USDC Optimism take?

The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as The Graph 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 GRT to USDC Optimism rate do over the month?

Over the month, plus 79.25%: a low of 0.0161147, a high of 0.0358084, an average of 0.0210816 USDC Optimism per 1 GRT.

Can I swap back, USDC Optimism for GRT?

Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC Optimism = 34.3757 GRT. The link to switch sits under the calculator.