Chainlink (LINK) → 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 LINK → USDC Optimism 1 LINK = 14.3893 USDC Optimism 1 USDC Optimism = 0.0694963 LINK

Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 16:30

Orders from: 6.8478 LINK ≈ $98.61
Payout network: Optimism
24 hours: −6.23%

You send

LINK

You get 1,438.93

USDC Optimism

Create the order

Rate: 1 LINK = 14.3893 USDC Optimism
From: 6.8478 LINK
Up to: 694,000 LINK

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

Right now 1 LINK gets you 14.3893 USDC Optimism; the other way round, 1 USDC Optimism is 0.0694963 LINK. Over 24 hours LINK/USDC Optimism came in at minus 6.23%. Over the week, plus 11.26%.

The weekly range ran from 12.2121 to 15.4192 USDC Optimism, a spread of 26.26%. One order takes from 6.8478 to 694,000 LINK. In dollars that is roughly $98.61.

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 Chainlink at No. 13 ($10.77 B) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($74.34 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)	14.3893	6.8478 LINK	≈ $0.037	medium
Solana	14.3893	6.8478 LINK	≈ $0.0006	fast
Arbitrum One	14.3893	6.8478 LINK	≈ $0.0036	fast
BASE	14.3893	6.8478 LINK	—	—
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)	14.3893	6.8478 LINK	≈ $0.0025	fast
Avalanche C-Chain	14.3893	6.8478 LINK	≈ $0.0036	fast
NEAR	14.3893	6.8478 LINK	—	—
Optimism open	14.3893	6.8478 LINK	≈ $0.00019	fast
Polygon	14.3893	6.8478 LINK	≈ $0.0021	fast
XLM	14.3893	6.8478 LINK	—	—

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

Rate and amounts for LINK → USDC Optimism

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

LINK	USDC Optimism
10	143.8926
50	719.4628
100	1,438.93
500	7,194.63
1,000	14,389.26
5,000	71,946.28

USDC Optimism	LINK
100	6.9496
500	34.7481
2,000	138.9926
5,000	347.4815
20,000	1,389.93
100,000	6,949.63

How the LINK → USDC Optimism exchange runs

Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 6.8478 LINK.
Give a USDC address on Optimism 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.

Swap LINK for USDC Optimism

Check this before sending LINK

The address network is Optimism. 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 Optimism rate has moved

WeekMonthQuarterYear

high 15.4192 USDC Optimismlow 12.2121 USDC Optimism

Sep 23, 2026 16:32Sep 30, 2026 16:32

high 15.4418 USDC Optimismlow 10.885 USDC Optimism

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

high 15.4418 USDC Optimismlow 7.353 USDC Optimism

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

high 23.4635 USDC Optimismlow 7.1957 USDC Optimism

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

24 hours: −6.23%
Week: +11.26%
Weekly high: 15.4192 USDC Optimism
Weekly low: 12.2121 USDC Optimism
Spread: 26.26%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 16:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted

The LINK/USDC Optimism spread by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Period result
24 hours	15.3124	14.2943	14.6658	−6.23%
Week	15.4192	12.2121	13.9048	+11.26%
Month	15.4418	10.885	12.3246	+29.18%
Quarter	15.4418	7.353	10.0779	+95.77%

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

Daily LINK → USDC Optimism rate

Day	Close	Against the day before
Sep 30, 2026	14.3947 USDC Optimism	−6.78%
Sep 29, 2026	15.4418 USDC Optimism	+10.14%
Sep 28, 2026	14.0198 USDC Optimism	−0.89%
Sep 27, 2026	14.1458 USDC Optimism	+1.57%
Sep 26, 2026	13.9266 USDC Optimism	+5.38%
Sep 25, 2026	13.216 USDC Optimism	+6.99%
Sep 24, 2026	12.3531 USDC Optimism	−5.24%

Market data: LINK and USDC

Chainlink LINK

Price: $14.40
24 hours: −6.24%
Week: +11.68%
Market cap: $10.77 B
24-hour turnover: $571.93 M
Rank by cap: #13
In circulation: 748.1 M LINK
All-time high: $52.70

USD Coin USDC

Price: $0.999788
24 hours: −0.01%
Week: 0%
Market cap: $74.34 B
24-hour turnover: $16.56 B
Rank by cap: #6
In circulation: 74.35 B USDC
All-time high: $1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 16:27.

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	74.35 B USDC
Market cap	$10.77 B	$74.34 B
Rank by cap	#13	#6
Network	—	Optimism
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 Optimism 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 Optimism → LINK direction is open as well — going back into LINK takes the same route and the same automation.

Common questions: LINK → USDC Optimism

What rate does LINK to USDC Optimism run at?

As of Sep 30, 2026 16:30 it is 1 LINK = 14.3893 USDC Optimism. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $14.39.

What amounts does LINK → USDC Optimism accept?

From 6.8478 to 694,000 LINK per order. The floor is roughly $98.61.

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 Optimism 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 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 LINK to USDC Optimism rate do over the month?

Over the month, plus 29.18%: a low of 10.885, a high of 15.4418, an average of 12.3246 USDC Optimism per 1 LINK.

Can I swap back, USDC Optimism for LINK?

Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC Optimism = 0.0694949 LINK. The link to switch sits under the calculator.