NEAR Protocol (NEAR) → USD Coin (USDC BASE)
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 NEAR → USDC BASE
1 NEAR = 5.3361 USDC BASE
1 USDC BASE = 0.187401 NEAR
Rate as of Oct 1, 2026 00:55
- Orders from
- 20.2234 NEAR ≈ $108.20
- Payout network
- BASE
- 24 hours
- +7.18%
The direction is holding at 5.3361 USDC BASE per 1 NEAR (0.187401 NEAR per 1 USDC BASE). Over 24 hours NEAR/USDC BASE came in at plus 7.18%. Over the week, plus 21.3%.
The weekly range ran from 4.1967 to 5.46 USDC BASE, a spread of 30.1%. One order takes from 20.2234 to 1,870,000 NEAR. In dollars that is roughly $108.20.
The robot sends the payout in the BASE network, so the address has to belong to that network — a transfer to another one will not arrive. Market capitalisation puts NEAR Protocol at No. 21 ($7.01 B) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($74.06 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of NEAR and USDC correlate at -0.06 (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 NEAR | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 5.3361 | 20.2234 NEAR | ≈ $0.056 | medium |
| Solana | 5.3361 | 20.2234 NEAR | ≈ $0.00059 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 5.3361 | 20.2234 NEAR | ≈ $0.0035 | fast |
| BASE open | 5.3361 | 20.2234 NEAR | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 5.3361 | 20.2234 NEAR | ≈ $0.0025 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 5.3361 | 20.2234 NEAR | ≈ $0.0035 | fast |
| NEAR | 5.3361 | 20.2234 NEAR | — | — |
| Optimism | 5.3361 | 20.2234 NEAR | ≈ $0.00019 | fast |
| Polygon | 5.3361 | 20.2234 NEAR | ≈ $0.002 | fast |
| XLM | 5.3361 | 20.2234 NEAR | — | — |
NEAR → USDC: all networks side by side Network charges for USDC
Rate and amounts for NEAR → USDC BASE
| NEAR | USDC BASE |
|---|---|
| 50 | 266.8073 |
| 100 | 533.6147 |
| 500 | 2,668.07 |
| 1,000 | 5,336.15 |
| 5,000 | 26,680.73 |
| 10,000 | 53,361.47 |
| USDC BASE | NEAR |
|---|---|
| 200 | 37.4802 |
| 1,000 | 187.4011 |
| 2,000 | 374.8023 |
| 10,000 | 1,874.01 |
| 20,000 | 3,748.02 |
| 100,000 | 18,740.11 |
How the NEAR → USDC BASE exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 20.2234 NEAR.
- Give a USDC address on BASE and a contact for the order.
- Send NEAR on NEAR, 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 NEAR
- The address network is BASE. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 20.2234 NEAR.
- 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 NEAR to USDC BASE rate has moved
high 5.46 USDC BASElow 4.1967 USDC BASE
Sep 24, 2026 00:58Oct 1, 2026 00:58
high 5.3908 USDC BASElow 1.8183 USDC BASE
Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 5.3908 USDC BASElow 1.5883 USDC BASE
Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 5.3908 USDC BASElow 0.963099 USDC BASE
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- +7.18%
- Week
- +21.3%
- Weekly high
- 5.46 USDC BASE
- Weekly low
- 4.1967 USDC BASE
- Spread
- 30.1%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Oct 1, 2026 00:57. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The NEAR/USDC BASE spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 5.4162 | 4.8749 | 5.1208 | +7.18% |
| Week | 5.46 | 4.1967 | 4.9006 | +21.3% |
| Month | 5.3908 | 1.8183 | 3.1563 | +180.68% |
| Quarter | 5.3908 | 1.5883 | 2.27 | +182.83% |
Figures are in USDC BASE per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily NEAR → USDC BASE rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 5.1037 USDC BASE | +5.9% |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 4.8192 USDC BASE | −10.6% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 5.3908 USDC BASE | +7.04% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 5.0364 USDC BASE | +1.73% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 4.9509 USDC BASE | +7.86% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 4.5901 USDC BASE | +5.92% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 4.3337 USDC BASE | −1.79% |
Market data: NEAR and USDC
NEAR Protocol NEAR- Price
- $5.35
- 24 hours
- +7.17%
- Week
- +23.11%
- Market cap
- $7.01 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $1.48 B
- Rank by cap
- #21
- In circulation
- 1.31 B NEAR
- All-time high
- $20.44
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $0.999758
- 24 hours
- −0.01%
- Week
- 0%
- Market cap
- $74.06 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $20.9 B
- Rank by cap
- #6
- In circulation
- 74.07 B USDC
- All-time high
- $1.04
Source: CoinGecko, Oct 1, 2026 00:57.
NEAR Protocol and USD Coin: how they differ
| NEAR Protocol (NEAR) | USD Coin (USDC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | NEAR | USDC |
| Type | coin of its own network | token |
| Launched | 2020 | 2018 |
| Built by | Illia Polosukhin, Alexander Skidanov | Circle |
| Consensus | Proof of Stake (Nightshade) | — |
| Privacy | transfers are public | — |
| In circulation | 1.31 B NEAR | 74.07 B USDC |
| Market cap | $7.01 B | $74.06 B |
| Rank by cap | #21 | #6 |
| Network | — | BASE |
| Supply cap | — | no cap |
Daily moves of NEAR and USDC over the quarter link at -0.06 (they travel apart).
Why people take the NEAR → USDC BASE route
- Stepping out of the swingsNEAR moved +180.65% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following NEAR.
- It works both waysThe USDC BASE → NEAR direction is open as well — going back into NEAR takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: NEAR → USDC BASE
What rate does NEAR to USDC BASE run at?
As of Oct 1, 2026 00:55 it is 1 NEAR = 5.3361 USDC BASE. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $5.33.
What amounts does NEAR → USDC BASE accept?
From 20.2234 to 1,870,000 NEAR per order. The floor is roughly $108.20.
Why can I not swap less than 20.2234 NEAR?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 20.2234 NEAR 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 NEAR, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping NEAR for USDC BASE take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as NEAR 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 BASE arrive in?
The payout goes out on BASE. 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 NEAR to USDC BASE rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 180.68%: a low of 1.8183, a high of 5.3908, an average of 3.1563 USDC BASE per 1 NEAR.
Can I swap back, USDC BASE for NEAR?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC BASE = 0.187397 NEAR. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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