ORCA → USD Coin (USDC 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 ORCA → USDC Optimism
1 ORCA = 1.5885 USDC Optimism
1 USDC Optimism = 0.629522 ORCA
Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 14:05
- Orders from
- 62.4117 ORCA ≈ $98.61
- Payout network
- Optimism
- 24 hours
- −2.89%
Right now 1 ORCA gets you 1.5885 USDC Optimism; the other way round, 1 USDC Optimism is 0.629522 ORCA. Over 24 hours ORCA/USDC Optimism came in at minus 2.89%. Over the week, plus 1.37%.
The weekly range ran from 1.5183 to 1.8243 USDC Optimism, a spread of 20.15%. One order takes from 62.4117 to 6,330,000 ORCA. In dollars that is roughly $98.61.
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 Orca at No. 299 ($96.19 M) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($74.36 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of ORCA 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.
| Network | Per 1 ORCA | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 1.5885 | 62.4117 ORCA | ≈ $0.021 | medium |
| Solana | 1.5885 | 62.4117 ORCA | ≈ $0.00059 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 1.5885 | 62.4117 ORCA | ≈ $0.0035 | fast |
| BASE | 1.5885 | 62.4117 ORCA | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 1.5885 | 62.4117 ORCA | ≈ $0.0025 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 1.5885 | 62.4117 ORCA | ≈ $0.0036 | fast |
| NEAR | 1.5885 | 62.4117 ORCA | — | — |
| Optimism open | 1.5885 | 62.4117 ORCA | ≈ $0.00018 | fast |
| Polygon | 1.5885 | 62.4117 ORCA | ≈ $0.002 | fast |
| XLM | 1.5885 | 62.4117 ORCA | — | — |
ORCA → USDC: all networks side by side Network charges for USDC
Rate and amounts for ORCA → USDC Optimism
| ORCA | USDC Optimism |
|---|---|
| 100 | 158.8508 |
| 500 | 794.2538 |
| 1,000 | 1,588.51 |
| 5,000 | 7,942.54 |
| 10,000 | 15,885.08 |
| 50,000 | 79,425.38 |
| USDC Optimism | ORCA |
|---|---|
| 100 | 62.9522 |
| 500 | 314.7609 |
| 2,000 | 1,259.04 |
| 5,000 | 3,147.61 |
| 20,000 | 12,590.43 |
| 100,000 | 62,952.17 |
How the ORCA → USDC Optimism exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 62.4117 ORCA.
- Give a USDC address on Optimism and a contact for the order.
- Send ORCA on Orca, 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 ORCA
- The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 62.4117 ORCA.
- 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 ORCA to USDC Optimism rate has moved
high 1.8243 USDC Optimismlow 1.5183 USDC Optimism
Sep 23, 2026 14:08Sep 30, 2026 14:08
high 1.8121 USDC Optimismlow 1.2161 USDC Optimism
Aug 30, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
high 1.8121 USDC Optimismlow 1.0213 USDC Optimism
Jul 1, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
high 2.1281 USDC Optimismlow 0.758134 USDC Optimism
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- −2.89%
- Week
- +1.37%
- Weekly high
- 1.8243 USDC Optimism
- Weekly low
- 1.5183 USDC Optimism
- Spread
- 20.15%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 13:57. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The ORCA/USDC Optimism spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 1.6708 | 1.565 | 1.6175 | −2.89% |
| Week | 1.8243 | 1.5183 | 1.6323 | +1.37% |
| Month | 1.8121 | 1.2161 | 1.4261 | +24.54% |
| Quarter | 1.8121 | 1.0213 | 1.2516 | +37.12% |
Figures are in USDC Optimism per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily ORCA → USDC Optimism rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1.605 USDC Optimism | −11.43% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 1.8121 USDC Optimism | +10.17% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 1.6448 USDC Optimism | −1.77% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1.6744 USDC Optimism | +6.16% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1.5772 USDC Optimism | +2.98% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1.5317 USDC Optimism | +0.23% |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1.5281 USDC Optimism | +0.86% |
Market data: ORCA and USDC
Orca ORCA- Price
- $1.58
- 24 hours
- −2.9%
- Week
- +1.87%
- Market cap
- $96.19 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $8.65 M
- Rank by cap
- #299
- In circulation
- 60.8 M ORCA
- All-time high
- $20.33
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $0.999847
- 24 hours
- −0.01%
- Week
- 0%
- Market cap
- $74.36 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $16.8 B
- Rank by cap
- #6
- In circulation
- 74.37 B USDC
- All-time high
- $1.04
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 13:57.
Orca and USD Coin: how they differ
| Orca (ORCA) | USD Coin (USDC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ORCA | USDC |
| In circulation | 60.8 M ORCA | 74.37 B USDC |
| Market cap | $96.19 M | $74.36 B |
| Rank by cap | #299 | #6 |
| Type | — | token |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Fees are paid in | — | ETH |
| Launched | — | 2018 |
| Built by | — | Circle |
| Supply cap | — | no cap |
Daily moves of ORCA and USDC over the quarter link at 0.01 (they travel apart).
Why people take the ORCA → USDC Optimism route
- Stepping out of the swingsORCA moved +24.53% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following ORCA.
- It works both waysThe USDC Optimism → ORCA direction is open as well — going back into ORCA takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: ORCA → USDC Optimism
What rate does ORCA to USDC Optimism run at?
As of Sep 30, 2026 14:05 it is 1 ORCA = 1.5885 USDC Optimism. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $1.59.
What amounts does ORCA → USDC Optimism accept?
From 62.4117 to 6,330,000 ORCA per order. The floor is roughly $98.61.
Why can I not swap less than 62.4117 ORCA?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 62.4117 ORCA 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 ORCA, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping ORCA for USDC Optimism take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Orca 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 Optimism arrive in?
The payout goes out on Optimism. 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 ORCA to USDC Optimism rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 24.54%: a low of 1.2161, a high of 1.8121, an average of 1.4261 USDC Optimism per 1 ORCA.
Can I swap back, USDC Optimism for ORCA?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC Optimism = 0.629509 ORCA. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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