Optimism (OP Optimism) → USD Coin (USDC Arbitrum)

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 OP Optimism → USDC Arbitrum 1 OP Optimism = 0.132799 USDC Arbitrum 1 USDC Arbitrum = 7.5302 OP Optimism

Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 21:45

Orders from
772.0092 OP Optimism ≈ $102.03
Payout network
Arbitrum One
24 hours
+0.42%
You get 1,327.99 USDC Arbitrum
Create the order
Rate
1 OP Optimism = 0.132799 USDC Arbitrum
From
772.0092 OP Optimism
Up to
75,700,000 OP Optimism

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

The direction is holding at 0.132799 USDC Arbitrum per 1 OP Optimism (7.5302 OP Optimism per 1 USDC Arbitrum). Over 24 hours OP Optimism/USDC Arbitrum came in at plus 0.42%. Over the week, plus 6.43%.

The weekly range ran from 0.121666 to 0.149915 USDC Arbitrum, a spread of 23.22%. One order takes from 772.0092 to 75,700,000 OP Optimism. In dollars that is roughly $102.03.

The robot sends the payout in the Arbitrum One network, so the address has to belong to that network — a transfer to another one will not arrive. Market capitalisation puts Optimism at No. 151 ($303.92 M) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($74.26 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of OP and USDC correlate at 0.01 (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.

NetworkPer 1 OP OptimismFromNetwork feeSpeed
Arbitrum One open0.132799772.0092 OP Optimism≈ $0.0037fast
BASE0.132799772.0092 OP Optimism——
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)0.132799772.0092 OP Optimism≈ $0.0025fast
Avalanche C-Chain0.132799772.0092 OP Optimism≈ $0.0036fast
NEAR0.132799772.0092 OP Optimism——
Optimism0.132799772.0092 OP Optimism≈ $0.0002fast
Polygon0.132799772.0092 OP Optimism≈ $0.002fast
XLM0.132799772.0092 OP Optimism——
Ethereum (ERC20)0.132799772.0092 OP Optimism≈ $0.083medium
Solana0.132799772.0092 OP Optimism≈ $0.0006fast

Rate and amounts for OP Optimism → USDC Arbitrum

OP OptimismUSDC Arbitrum
1,000132.7987
5,000663.9934
10,0001,327.99
50,0006,639.93
100,00013,279.87
500,00066,399.34
USDC ArbitrumOP Optimism
2001,506.04
1,0007,530.2
2,00015,060.39
10,00075,301.96
20,000150,603.92
100,000753,019.58

How the OP Optimism → USDC Arbitrum exchange runs

  1. Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 772.0092 OP Optimism.
  2. Give a USDC address on Arbitrum One and a contact for the order.
  3. Send OP Optimism on Optimism, exactly the amount the order shows.
  4. 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 OP Optimism for USDC Arbitrum

Check this before sending OP Optimism

  • The address network is Arbitrum One. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
  • The transfer must not be smaller than 772.0092 OP Optimism.
  • 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 OP Optimism to USDC Arbitrum rate has moved

high 0.149915 USDC Arbitrumlow 0.121666 USDC Arbitrum
Sep 23, 2026 21:48Sep 30, 2026 21:48
high 0.149205 USDC Arbitrumlow 0.0864467 USDC Arbitrum
Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 0.149205 USDC Arbitrumlow 0.0820366 USDC Arbitrum
Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 0.760411 USDC Arbitrumlow 0.0820366 USDC Arbitrum
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
24 hours
+0.42%
Week
+6.43%
Weekly high
0.149915 USDC Arbitrum
Weekly low
0.121666 USDC Arbitrum
Spread
23.22%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 21:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted

The OP Optimism/USDC Arbitrum spread by period

PeriodHighLowMiddlePeriod result
24 hours0.1337340.1287010.130759+0.42%
Week0.1499150.1216660.13602+6.43%
Month0.1492050.08644670.111914+52.69%
Quarter0.1492050.08203660.100566+39.43%

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

Daily OP Optimism → USDC Arbitrum rate

DayCloseAgainst the day before
Sep 30, 20260.131996 USDC Arbitrum−1.72%
Sep 29, 20260.134313 USDC Arbitrum−9.98%
Sep 28, 20260.149205 USDC Arbitrum+3.72%
Sep 27, 20260.143851 USDC Arbitrum−1.77%
Sep 26, 20260.146447 USDC Arbitrum+11.44%
Sep 25, 20260.131414 USDC Arbitrum+6.9%
Sep 24, 20260.122936 USDC Arbitrum−8.99%

Market data: OP and USDC

Optimism OP
Price
$0.132162
24 hours
+0.4%
Week
+4.32%
Market cap
$303.92 M
24-hour turnover
$104.52 M
Rank by cap
#151
In circulation
2.3 B OP
All-time high
$4.84
USD Coin USDC
Price
$0.999785
24 hours
−0.02%
Week
−0.01%
Market cap
$74.26 B
24-hour turnover
$17.67 B
Rank by cap
#6
In circulation
74.27 B USDC
All-time high
$1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 21:27.

Optimism and USD Coin: how they differ

Optimism (OP)USD Coin (USDC)
TickerOPUSDC
NetworkOptimismArbitrum One
Fees are paid inETHETH
In circulation2.3 B OP74.27 B USDC
Market cap$303.92 M$74.26 B
Rank by cap#151#6
Type—token
Launched—2018
Built by—Circle
Supply cap—no cap

Daily moves of OP and USDC over the quarter link at 0.01 (they travel apart).

Why people take the OP Optimism → USDC Arbitrum route

  • Stepping out of the swingsOP moved +52.68% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following OP.
  • It works both waysThe USDC Arbitrum → OP Optimism direction is open as well — going back into OP takes the same route and the same automation.

Common questions: OP Optimism → USDC Arbitrum

What rate does OP Optimism to USDC Arbitrum run at?
As of Sep 30, 2026 21:45 it is 1 OP Optimism = 0.132799 USDC Arbitrum. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $0.13277.
What amounts does OP Optimism → USDC Arbitrum accept?
From 772.0092 to 75,700,000 OP Optimism per order. The floor is roughly $102.03.
Why can I not swap less than 772.0092 OP Optimism?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 772.0092 OP Optimism 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 OP Optimism, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping OP Optimism for USDC Arbitrum take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Optimism 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 Arbitrum arrive in?
The payout goes out on Arbitrum One. Check that the receiving wallet supports that network.
Which network is cheaper for receiving USDC?
Usually USDC Arbitrum, USDC BEP20, USDC AVAX C, USDC Optimism, USDC Polygon, USDC SOL 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 OP Optimism to USDC Arbitrum rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 52.69%: a low of 0.0864467, a high of 0.149205, an average of 0.111914 USDC Arbitrum per 1 OP Optimism.
Can I swap back, USDC Arbitrum for OP Optimism?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC Arbitrum = 7.53 OP Optimism. The link to switch sits under the calculator.

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