Lido DAO (LDO) → USD Coin (USDC XLM)
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 LDO → USDC XLM
1 LDO = 0.481595 USDC XLM
1 USDC XLM = 2.0764 LDO
Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 14:30
- Orders from
- 213.7367 LDO ≈ $102.34
- Payout network
- XLM
- 24 hours
- +5.4%
Right now 1 LDO gets you 0.481595 USDC XLM; the other way round, 1 USDC XLM is 2.0764 LDO. Over 24 hours LDO/USDC XLM came in at plus 5.4%. Over the week, plus 11.13%.
The weekly range ran from 0.38331 to 0.498769 USDC XLM, a spread of 30.12%. One order takes from 213.7367 to 20,900,000 LDO. In dollars that is roughly $102.34.
The robot sends the payout in the XLM network, so the address has to belong to that network — a transfer to another one will not arrive. Market capitalisation puts Lido DAO at No. 129 ($396.98 M) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($74.35 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of LDO and USDC correlate at -0.04 (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 LDO | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 0.481595 | 213.7367 LDO | ≈ $0.024 | medium |
| Solana | 0.481595 | 213.7367 LDO | ≈ $0.00059 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 0.481595 | 213.7367 LDO | ≈ $0.0035 | fast |
| BASE | 0.481595 | 213.7367 LDO | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 0.481595 | 213.7367 LDO | ≈ $0.0025 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 0.481595 | 213.7367 LDO | ≈ $0.0036 | fast |
| NEAR | 0.481595 | 213.7367 LDO | — | — |
| Optimism | 0.481595 | 213.7367 LDO | ≈ $0.00018 | fast |
| Polygon | 0.481595 | 213.7367 LDO | ≈ $0.0021 | fast |
| XLM open | 0.481595 | 213.7367 LDO | — | — |
LDO → USDC: all networks side by side Network charges for USDC
Rate and amounts for LDO → USDC XLM
| LDO | USDC XLM |
|---|---|
| 500 | 240.7976 |
| 2,000 | 963.1904 |
| 5,000 | 2,407.98 |
| 20,000 | 9,631.9 |
| 50,000 | 24,079.76 |
| 200,000 | 96,319.04 |
| USDC XLM | LDO |
|---|---|
| 200 | 415.2865 |
| 1,000 | 2,076.43 |
| 2,000 | 4,152.87 |
| 10,000 | 20,764.33 |
| 20,000 | 41,528.65 |
| 100,000 | 207,643.27 |
How the LDO → USDC XLM exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 213.7367 LDO.
- Give a USDC address on XLM and a contact for the order.
- Send LDO on Lido DAO, 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.
Check this before sending LDO
- The address network is XLM. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 213.7367 LDO.
- 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 LDO to USDC XLM rate has moved
high 0.498769 USDC XLMlow 0.38331 USDC XLM
Sep 23, 2026 14:34Sep 30, 2026 14:34
high 0.494026 USDC XLMlow 0.336123 USDC XLM
Aug 30, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
high 0.494026 USDC XLMlow 0.240035 USDC XLM
Jul 1, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
high 1.296 USDC XLMlow 0.240035 USDC XLM
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- +5.4%
- Week
- +11.13%
- Weekly high
- 0.498769 USDC XLM
- Weekly low
- 0.38331 USDC XLM
- Spread
- 30.12%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 14:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The LDO/USDC XLM spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.473666 | 0.454779 | 0.467779 | +5.4% |
| Week | 0.498769 | 0.38331 | 0.454605 | +11.13% |
| Month | 0.494026 | 0.336123 | 0.396087 | +31.05% |
| Quarter | 0.494026 | 0.240035 | 0.351117 | +95.38% |
Figures are in USDC XLM per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily LDO → USDC XLM rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | 0.468985 USDC XLM | −5.07% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 0.494026 USDC XLM | +3.3% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 0.478226 USDC XLM | −2.71% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 0.491553 USDC XLM | +12.32% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 0.437634 USDC XLM | +13.66% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 0.385049 USDC XLM | −11.13% |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 0.433279 USDC XLM | +0.49% |
Market data: LDO and USDC
Lido DAO LDO- Price
- $0.478821
- 24 hours
- +5.39%
- Week
- +11.52%
- Market cap
- $396.98 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $75.98 M
- Rank by cap
- #129
- In circulation
- 829.57 M LDO
- All-time high
- $7.30
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $0.999829
- 24 hours
- −0.01%
- Week
- 0%
- Market cap
- $74.35 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $16.68 B
- Rank by cap
- #6
- In circulation
- 74.36 B USDC
- All-time high
- $1.04
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 14:27.
Lido DAO and USD Coin: how they differ
| Lido DAO (LDO) | USD Coin (USDC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | LDO | USDC |
| In circulation | 829.57 M LDO | 74.36 B USDC |
| Market cap | $396.98 M | $74.35 B |
| Rank by cap | #129 | #6 |
| Type | — | token |
| Network | — | XLM |
| Launched | — | 2018 |
| Built by | — | Circle |
| Supply cap | — | no cap |
Daily moves of LDO and USDC over the quarter link at -0.04 (they travel apart).
Why people take the LDO → USDC XLM route
- Stepping out of the swingsLDO moved +31.04% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following LDO.
- It works both waysThe USDC XLM → LDO direction is open as well — going back into LDO takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: LDO → USDC XLM
What rate does LDO to USDC XLM run at?
As of Sep 30, 2026 14:30 it is 1 LDO = 0.481595 USDC XLM. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $0.481513.
What amounts does LDO → USDC XLM accept?
From 213.7367 to 20,900,000 LDO per order. The floor is roughly $102.34.
Why can I not swap less than 213.7367 LDO?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 213.7367 LDO 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 LDO, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping LDO for USDC XLM take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Lido DAO 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 XLM arrive in?
The payout goes out on XLM. 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 LDO to USDC XLM rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 31.05%: a low of 0.336123, a high of 0.494026, an average of 0.396087 USDC XLM per 1 LDO.
Can I swap back, USDC XLM for LDO?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC XLM = 2.0764 LDO. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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