Chainlink (LINK) → USD Coin (USDC ERC20)
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 LINK → USDC ERC20
1 LINK = 14.307 USDC ERC20
1 USDC ERC20 = 0.0698961 LINK
Rate as of Oct 1, 2026 01:40
- Orders from
- 6.8478 LINK ≈ $98.13
- Payout network
- Ethereum (ERC20)
- 24 hours
- −2.51%
Current maths: 14.307 USDC ERC20 for every LINK, and 0.0698961 LINK per USDC ERC20 in reverse. Over 24 hours LINK/USDC ERC20 came in at minus 2.51%. Over the week, plus 16.78%.
The weekly range ran from 12.1763 to 15.4601 USDC ERC20, a spread of 26.97%. One order takes from 6.8478 to 698,000 LINK. In dollars that is roughly $98.13.
The robot sends the payout in the Ethereum (ERC20) network, so the address has to belong to that network — a transfer to another one will not arrive. Market capitalisation puts Chainlink at No. 13 ($10.72 B) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($74.06 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of LINK 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 LINK | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum (ERC20) open | 14.307 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.044 | medium |
| Solana | 14.307 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.00059 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 14.307 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.0036 | fast |
| BASE | 14.307 | 6.8478 LINK | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 14.307 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.0025 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 14.307 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.0037 | fast |
| NEAR | 14.307 | 6.8478 LINK | — | — |
| Optimism | 14.307 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.00019 | fast |
| Polygon | 14.307 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.002 | fast |
| XLM | 14.307 | 6.8478 LINK | — | — |
LINK → USDC: all networks side by side Network charges for USDC
Rate and amounts for LINK → USDC ERC20
| LINK | USDC ERC20 |
|---|---|
| 10 | 143.0696 |
| 50 | 715.3478 |
| 100 | 1,430.7 |
| 500 | 7,153.48 |
| 1,000 | 14,306.96 |
| 5,000 | 71,534.78 |
| USDC ERC20 | LINK |
|---|---|
| 100 | 6.9896 |
| 500 | 34.948 |
| 2,000 | 139.7921 |
| 5,000 | 349.4803 |
| 20,000 | 1,397.92 |
| 100,000 | 6,989.61 |
How the LINK → USDC ERC20 exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 6.8478 LINK.
- Give a USDC address on Ethereum (ERC20) and a contact for the order.
- Send LINK on Chainlink, 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 LINK
- The address network is Ethereum (ERC20). Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 6.8478 LINK.
- 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 LINK to USDC ERC20 rate has moved
high 15.4601 USDC ERC20low 12.1763 USDC ERC20
Sep 24, 2026 01:42Oct 1, 2026 01:42
high 15.4418 USDC ERC20low 10.885 USDC ERC20
Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 15.4418 USDC ERC20low 7.353 USDC ERC20
Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 23.4635 USDC ERC20low 7.1957 USDC ERC20
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- −2.51%
- Week
- +16.78%
- Weekly high
- 15.4601 USDC ERC20
- Weekly low
- 12.1763 USDC ERC20
- Spread
- 26.97%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Oct 1, 2026 01:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The LINK/USDC ERC20 spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 14.696 | 14.2426 | 14.4461 | −2.51% |
| Week | 15.4601 | 12.1763 | 13.9976 | +16.78% |
| Month | 15.4418 | 10.885 | 12.3246 | +29.19% |
| Quarter | 15.4418 | 7.353 | 10.0779 | +95.78% |
Figures are in USDC ERC20 per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily LINK → USDC ERC20 rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 14.3955 USDC ERC20 | −6.78% |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 15.4418 USDC ERC20 | +10.14% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 14.0198 USDC ERC20 | −0.89% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 14.1458 USDC ERC20 | +1.57% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 13.9266 USDC ERC20 | +5.38% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 13.216 USDC ERC20 | +6.99% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 12.3531 USDC ERC20 | −5.24% |
Market data: LINK and USDC
Chainlink LINK- Price
- $14.33
- 24 hours
- −2.53%
- Week
- +16.1%
- Market cap
- $10.72 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $624.4 M
- Rank by cap
- #13
- In circulation
- 748.1 M LINK
- All-time high
- $52.70
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $0.999764
- 24 hours
- −0.01%
- Week
- −0.01%
- Market cap
- $74.06 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $20.97 B
- Rank by cap
- #6
- In circulation
- 74.07 B USDC
- All-time high
- $1.04
Source: CoinGecko, Oct 1, 2026 01:27.
Chainlink and USD Coin: how they differ
| Chainlink (LINK) | USD Coin (USDC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | LINK | USDC |
| Type | token | token |
| Launched | 2017 | 2018 |
| Built by | Sergey Nazarov, Steve Ellis | Circle |
| Supply cap | 1 B LINK | no cap |
| In circulation | 748.1 M LINK | 74.07 B USDC |
| Market cap | $10.72 B | $74.06 B |
| Rank by cap | #13 | #6 |
| Network | — | Ethereum (ERC20) |
| Fees are paid in | — | ETH |
Daily moves of LINK and USDC over the quarter link at 0 (they travel apart).
Why people take the LINK → USDC ERC20 route
- Stepping out of the swingsLINK moved +29.18% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following LINK.
- It works both waysThe USDC ERC20 → LINK direction is open as well — going back into LINK takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: LINK → USDC ERC20
What rate does LINK to USDC ERC20 run at?
As of Oct 1, 2026 01:40 it is 1 LINK = 14.307 USDC ERC20. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $14.30.
What amounts does LINK → USDC ERC20 accept?
From 6.8478 to 698,000 LINK per order. The floor is roughly $98.13.
Why can I not swap less than 6.8478 LINK?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 6.8478 LINK 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 LINK, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping LINK for USDC ERC20 take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Chainlink 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 ERC20 arrive in?
The payout goes out on Ethereum (ERC20). 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 LINK to USDC ERC20 rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 29.19%: a low of 10.885, a high of 15.4418, an average of 12.3246 USDC ERC20 per 1 LINK.
Can I swap back, USDC ERC20 for LINK?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC ERC20 = 0.0698947 LINK. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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