Chainlink (LINK) → Tether (USDT 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 → USDT Optimism
1 LINK = 14.233 USDT Optimism
1 USDT Optimism = 0.0702595 LINK
Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 13:45
- Orders from
- 6.8478 LINK ≈ $97.79
- Payout network
- Optimism
- 24 hours
- −6.34%
Current maths: 14.233 USDT Optimism for every LINK, and 0.0702595 LINK per USDT Optimism in reverse. Over 24 hours LINK/USDT Optimism came in at minus 6.34%. Over the week, plus 10.65%.
The weekly range ran from 12.1352 to 15.4628 USDT Optimism, a spread of 27.42%. One order takes from 6.8478 to 700,000 LINK. In dollars that is roughly $97.79.
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 ($10.68 B) and Tether at No. 3 ($183.8 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of LINK and USDT correlate at 0.05 (they travel apart).
Which network USDT arrives in
The same USDT 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) | 14.233 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.02 | medium |
| TRON (TRC20) | 14.233 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $2.3 | fast |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 14.233 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.0025 | fast |
| Solana | 14.233 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.00059 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 14.233 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.0035 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 14.233 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.0036 | fast |
| NEAR | 14.233 | 6.8478 LINK | — | — |
| Optimism open | 14.233 | 6.8478 LINK | ≈ $0.00018 | fast |
LINK → USDT: all networks side by side Network charges for USDT
Rate and amounts for LINK → USDT Optimism
| LINK | USDT Optimism |
|---|---|
| 10 | 142.3296 |
| 50 | 711.6479 |
| 100 | 1,423.3 |
| 500 | 7,116.48 |
| 1,000 | 14,232.96 |
| 5,000 | 71,164.79 |
| USDT Optimism | LINK |
|---|---|
| 100 | 7.0259 |
| 500 | 35.1297 |
| 2,000 | 140.5189 |
| 5,000 | 351.2973 |
| 20,000 | 1,405.19 |
| 100,000 | 7,025.95 |
How the LINK → USDT Optimism exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 6.8478 LINK.
- Give a USDT 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 Tether to your address. The order page shows the status.
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 USDT Optimism rate has moved
high 15.4628 USDT Optimismlow 12.1352 USDT Optimism
Sep 23, 2026 13:45Sep 30, 2026 13:45
high 14.6556 USDT Optimismlow 10.888 USDT Optimism
Aug 30, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
high 14.6556 USDT Optimismlow 7.2006 USDT Optimism
Jul 1, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
high 23.4498 USDT Optimismlow 7.2006 USDT Optimism
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- −6.34%
- Week
- +10.65%
- Weekly high
- 15.4628 USDT Optimism
- Weekly low
- 12.1352 USDT Optimism
- Spread
- 27.42%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 13:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The LINK/USDT Optimism spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 15.4628 | 14.309 | 14.7705 | −6.34% |
| Week | 15.4628 | 12.1352 | 13.8746 | +10.65% |
| Month | 14.6556 | 10.888 | 12.2054 | +27.93% |
| Quarter | 14.6556 | 7.2006 | 9.9923 | +103.53% |
Figures are in USDT Optimism per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily LINK → USDT Optimism rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | 14.6556 USDT Optimism | +4.53% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 14.0208 USDT Optimism | −0.89% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 14.1464 USDT Optimism | +1.57% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 13.9277 USDT Optimism | +5.37% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 13.2177 USDT Optimism | +7% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 12.3535 USDT Optimism | −5.24% |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 13.0368 USDT Optimism | −1.07% |
Market data: LINK and USDT
Chainlink LINK- Price
- $14.28
- 24 hours
- −6.35%
- Week
- +9.61%
- Market cap
- $10.68 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $569.81 M
- Rank by cap
- #13
- In circulation
- 748.1 M LINK
- All-time high
- $52.70
Tether USDT- Price
- $0.999639
- 24 hours
- −0.01%
- Week
- −0.01%
- Market cap
- $183.8 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $55.88 B
- Rank by cap
- #3
- In circulation
- 183.87 B USDT
- All-time high
- $1.32
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 13:27.
Chainlink and Tether: how they differ
| Chainlink (LINK) | Tether (USDT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | LINK | USDT |
| Type | token | token |
| Launched | 2017 | 2014 |
| Built by | Sergey Nazarov, Steve Ellis | Tether Limited |
| Supply cap | 1 B LINK | no cap |
| In circulation | 748.1 M LINK | 183.87 B USDT |
| Market cap | $10.68 B | $183.8 B |
| Rank by cap | #13 | #3 |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Fees are paid in | — | ETH |
Daily moves of LINK and USDT over the quarter link at 0.05 (they travel apart).
Why people take the LINK → USDT Optimism route
- Stepping out of the swingsLINK moved +27.89% over the past month. USDT tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following LINK.
- It works both waysThe USDT Optimism → LINK direction is open as well — going back into LINK takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: LINK → USDT Optimism
What rate does LINK to USDT Optimism run at?
As of Sep 30, 2026 13:45 it is 1 LINK = 14.233 USDT Optimism. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $14.23.
What amounts does LINK → USDT Optimism accept?
From 6.8478 to 700,000 LINK per order. The floor is roughly $97.79.
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 USDT 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 USDT Optimism arrive in?
The payout goes out on Optimism. Check that the receiving wallet supports that network.
Which network is cheaper for receiving USDT?
Usually USDT BEP20, USDT SOL, USDT Arbitrum, USDT AVAX C, USDT Optimism 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 USDT Optimism rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 27.93%: a low of 10.888, a high of 14.6556, an average of 12.2054 USDT Optimism per 1 LINK.
Can I swap back, USDT Optimism for LINK?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDT Optimism = 0.0702581 LINK. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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