Optimism (OP Optimism) → 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 OP Optimism → USDC BASE 1 OP Optimism = 0.129899 USDC BASE 1 USDC BASE = 7.6983 OP Optimism

Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 20:00

Orders from
772.0092 OP Optimism ≈ $100.73
Payout network
BASE
24 hours
−3.59%
You get 1,298.99 USDC BASE
Create the order
Rate
1 OP Optimism = 0.129899 USDC BASE
From
772.0092 OP Optimism
Up to
76,600,000 OP Optimism

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

Current maths: 0.129899 USDC BASE for every OP Optimism, and 7.6983 OP Optimism per USDC BASE in reverse. Over 24 hours OP Optimism/USDC BASE came in at minus 3.59%. Over the week, plus 1.19%.

The weekly range ran from 0.121666 to 0.149915 USDC BASE, a spread of 23.22%. One order takes from 772.0092 to 76,600,000 OP Optimism. In dollars that is roughly $100.73.

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 Optimism at No. 151 ($300.07 M) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($74.2 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 One0.129899772.0092 OP Optimism≈ $0.0038fast
BASE open0.129899772.0092 OP Optimism——
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)0.129899772.0092 OP Optimism≈ $0.0025fast
Avalanche C-Chain0.129899772.0092 OP Optimism≈ $0.0037fast
NEAR0.129899772.0092 OP Optimism——
Optimism0.129899772.0092 OP Optimism≈ $0.00022fast
Polygon0.129899772.0092 OP Optimism≈ $0.0021fast
XLM0.129899772.0092 OP Optimism——
Ethereum (ERC20)0.129899772.0092 OP Optimism≈ $0.17medium
Solana0.129899772.0092 OP Optimism≈ $0.00059fast

Rate and amounts for OP Optimism → USDC BASE

OP OptimismUSDC BASE
1,000129.8987
5,000649.4935
10,0001,298.99
50,0006,494.94
100,00012,989.87
500,00064,949.35
USDC BASEOP Optimism
2001,539.66
1,0007,698.31
2,00015,396.61
10,00076,983.06
20,000153,966.13
100,000769,830.64

How the OP Optimism → USDC BASE exchange runs

  1. Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 772.0092 OP Optimism.
  2. Give a USDC address on BASE 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 BASE

Check this before sending OP Optimism

  • The address network is BASE. 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 BASE rate has moved

high 0.149915 USDC BASElow 0.121666 USDC BASE
Sep 23, 2026 20:01Sep 30, 2026 20:01
high 0.149205 USDC BASElow 0.0864467 USDC BASE
Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 0.149205 USDC BASElow 0.0820366 USDC BASE
Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 0.760411 USDC BASElow 0.0820366 USDC BASE
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
24 hours
−3.59%
Week
+1.19%
Weekly high
0.149915 USDC BASE
Weekly low
0.121666 USDC BASE
Spread
23.22%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 19:57. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted

The OP Optimism/USDC BASE spread by period

PeriodHighLowMiddlePeriod result
24 hours0.1349190.1287010.131174−3.59%
Week0.1499150.1216660.136079+1.19%
Month0.1492050.08644670.111914+52.69%
Quarter0.1492050.08203660.100566+39.43%

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

Daily OP Optimism → USDC BASE rate

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

Market data: OP and USDC

Optimism OP
Price
$0.130478
24 hours
−3.6%
Week
−1.66%
Market cap
$300.07 M
24-hour turnover
$107.53 M
Rank by cap
#151
In circulation
2.3 B OP
All-time high
$4.84
USD Coin USDC
Price
$0.999772
24 hours
−0.01%
Week
0%
Market cap
$74.2 B
24-hour turnover
$18.07 B
Rank by cap
#6
In circulation
74.22 B USDC
All-time high
$1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 19:57.

Optimism and USD Coin: how they differ

Optimism (OP)USD Coin (USDC)
TickerOPUSDC
NetworkOptimismBASE
Fees are paid inETH—
In circulation2.3 B OP74.22 B USDC
Market cap$300.07 M$74.2 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 BASE 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 BASE → OP Optimism direction is open as well — going back into OP takes the same route and the same automation.

Common questions: OP Optimism → USDC BASE

What rate does OP Optimism to USDC BASE run at?
As of Sep 30, 2026 20:00 it is 1 OP Optimism = 0.129899 USDC BASE. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $0.129869.
What amounts does OP Optimism → USDC BASE accept?
From 772.0092 to 76,600,000 OP Optimism per order. The floor is roughly $100.73.
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 BASE 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 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 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 BASE 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 BASE per 1 OP Optimism.
Can I swap back, USDC BASE for OP Optimism?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC BASE = 7.6982 OP Optimism. The link to switch sits under the calculator.

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