Chainlink (LINK) → 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 LINK → USDC XLM
1 LINK = 14.3461 USDC XLM
1 USDC XLM = 0.0697056 LINK
Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 23:30
- Orders from
- 6.8478 LINK ≈ $98.13
- Payout network
- XLM
- 24 hours
- −1.94%
Current maths: 14.3461 USDC XLM for every LINK, and 0.0697056 LINK per USDC XLM in reverse. Over 24 hours LINK/USDC XLM came in at minus 1.94%. Over the week, plus 15.87%.
The weekly range ran from 12.1763 to 15.4601 USDC XLM, 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 XLM 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 ($74.18 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) | 14.3461 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.055 | medium |
| Solana | 14.3461 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.00059 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 14.3461 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.0037 | fast |
| BASE | 14.3461 | 6.8478 LINK | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 14.3461 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.0025 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 14.3461 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.0036 | fast |
| NEAR | 14.3461 | 6.8478 LINK | — | — |
| Optimism | 14.3461 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.00019 | fast |
| Polygon | 14.3461 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.002 | fast |
| XLM open | 14.3461 | 6.8478 LINK | — | — |
LINK → USDC: all networks side by side Network charges for USDC
Rate and amounts for LINK → USDC XLM
| LINK | USDC XLM |
|---|---|
| 10 | 143.4606 |
| 50 | 717.3028 |
| 100 | 1,434.61 |
| 500 | 7,173.03 |
| 1,000 | 14,346.06 |
| 5,000 | 71,730.28 |
| USDC XLM | LINK |
|---|---|
| 100 | 6.9706 |
| 500 | 34.8528 |
| 2,000 | 139.4111 |
| 5,000 | 348.5278 |
| 20,000 | 1,394.11 |
| 100,000 | 6,970.56 |
How the LINK → USDC XLM exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 6.8478 LINK.
- Give a USDC address on XLM 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 XLM. 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 XLM rate has moved
high 15.4601 USDC XLMlow 12.1763 USDC XLM
Sep 23, 2026 23:34Sep 30, 2026 23:34
high 15.4418 USDC XLMlow 10.885 USDC XLM
Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 15.4418 USDC XLMlow 7.353 USDC XLM
Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 23.4635 USDC XLMlow 7.1957 USDC XLM
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- −1.94%
- Week
- +15.87%
- Weekly high
- 15.4601 USDC XLM
- Weekly low
- 12.1763 USDC XLM
- Spread
- 26.97%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 23:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The LINK/USDC XLM spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 14.7994 | 14.2426 | 14.4945 | −1.94% |
| Week | 15.4601 | 12.1763 | 13.9685 | +15.87% |
| Month | 15.4418 | 10.885 | 12.3246 | +29.19% |
| Quarter | 15.4418 | 7.353 | 10.0779 | +95.78% |
Figures are in USDC XLM per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily LINK → USDC XLM rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 14.3955 USDC XLM | −6.78% |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 15.4418 USDC XLM | +10.14% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 14.0198 USDC XLM | −0.89% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 14.1458 USDC XLM | +1.57% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 13.9266 USDC XLM | +5.38% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 13.216 USDC XLM | +6.99% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 12.3531 USDC XLM | −5.24% |
Market data: LINK and USDC
Chainlink LINK- Price
- $14.33
- 24 hours
- −1.94%
- Week
- +17.09%
- Market cap
- $10.72 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $616.4 M
- Rank by cap
- #13
- In circulation
- 748.1 M LINK
- All-time high
- $52.70
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $0.999863
- 24 hours
- 0%
- Week
- 0%
- Market cap
- $74.18 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $17.79 B
- Rank by cap
- #6
- In circulation
- 74.19 B USDC
- All-time high
- $1.04
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 23:27.
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 | 74.19 B USDC |
| Market cap | $10.72 B | $74.18 B |
| Rank by cap | #13 | #6 |
| Network | — | XLM |
Daily moves of LINK and USDC over the quarter link at 0 (they travel apart).
Why people take the LINK → USDC XLM 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 XLM → LINK direction is open as well — going back into LINK takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: LINK → USDC XLM
What rate does LINK to USDC XLM run at?
As of Sep 30, 2026 23:30 it is 1 LINK = 14.3461 USDC XLM. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $14.34.
What amounts does LINK → USDC XLM 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 XLM 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 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 LINK to USDC XLM 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 XLM per 1 LINK.
Can I swap back, USDC XLM for LINK?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC XLM = 0.0697042 LINK. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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