Uniswap (UNI) → 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 UNI → USDC Optimism
1 UNI = 8.8208 USDC Optimism
1 USDC Optimism = 0.113368 UNI
Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 10:30
- Orders from
- 11.2749 UNI ≈ $99.78
- Payout network
- Optimism
- 24 hours
- +2.56%
The direction is holding at 8.8208 USDC Optimism per 1 UNI (0.113368 UNI per 1 USDC Optimism). Over 24 hours UNI/USDC Optimism came in at plus 2.56%. Over the week, minus 15.97%.
The weekly range ran from 8.5348 to 10.44 USDC Optimism, a spread of 22.32%. One order takes from 11.2749 to 1,130,000 UNI. In dollars that is roughly $99.78.
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 Uniswap at No. 23 ($5.49 B) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($74.37 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of UNI 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 UNI | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 8.8208 | 11.2749 UNI | ≈ $0.015 | medium |
| Solana | 8.8208 | 11.2749 UNI | ≈ $0.00059 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 8.8208 | 11.2749 UNI | ≈ $0.0035 | fast |
| BASE | 8.8208 | 11.2749 UNI | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 8.8208 | 11.2749 UNI | ≈ $0.0025 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 8.8208 | 11.2749 UNI | ≈ $0.0038 | fast |
| NEAR | 8.8208 | 11.2749 UNI | — | — |
| Optimism open | 8.8208 | 11.2749 UNI | ≈ $0.00018 | fast |
| Polygon | 8.8208 | 11.2749 UNI | ≈ $0.002 | fast |
| XLM | 8.8208 | 11.2749 UNI | — | — |
UNI → USDC: all networks side by side Network charges for USDC
Rate and amounts for UNI → USDC Optimism
| UNI | USDC Optimism |
|---|---|
| 20 | 176.4162 |
| 100 | 882.0812 |
| 200 | 1,764.16 |
| 1,000 | 8,820.81 |
| 2,000 | 17,641.62 |
| 10,000 | 88,208.12 |
| USDC Optimism | UNI |
|---|---|
| 100 | 11.3368 |
| 500 | 56.6841 |
| 2,000 | 226.7365 |
| 5,000 | 566.8413 |
| 20,000 | 2,267.37 |
| 100,000 | 11,336.83 |
How the UNI → USDC Optimism exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 11.2749 UNI.
- Give a USDC address on Optimism and a contact for the order.
- Send UNI on Uniswap, 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 UNI
- The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 11.2749 UNI.
- 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 UNI to USDC Optimism rate has moved
high 10.44 USDC Optimismlow 8.5348 USDC Optimism
Sep 23, 2026 10:35Sep 30, 2026 10:35
high 10.2201 USDC Optimismlow 4.6822 USDC Optimism
Aug 30, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
high 10.2201 USDC Optimismlow 2.7781 USDC Optimism
Jul 1, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
high 10.2201 USDC Optimismlow 2.3951 USDC Optimism
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- +2.56%
- Week
- −15.97%
- Weekly high
- 10.44 USDC Optimism
- Weekly low
- 8.5348 USDC Optimism
- Spread
- 22.32%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 10:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The UNI/USDC Optimism spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 9.0693 | 8.5767 | 8.8924 | +2.56% |
| Week | 10.44 | 8.5348 | 9.3492 | −15.97% |
| Month | 10.2201 | 4.6822 | 7.3229 | +91.04% |
| Quarter | 10.2201 | 2.7781 | 4.9493 | +221.98% |
Figures are in USDC Optimism per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily UNI → USDC Optimism rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | 8.9448 USDC Optimism | −7.56% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 9.6763 USDC Optimism | −0.27% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 9.7023 USDC Optimism | +0.74% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 9.6308 USDC Optimism | +5.27% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 9.1489 USDC Optimism | −0.95% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 9.2369 USDC Optimism | −9.62% |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 10.2201 USDC Optimism | +13.67% |
Market data: UNI and USDC
Uniswap UNI- Price
- $8.85
- 24 hours
- +2.56%
- Week
- −17.54%
- Market cap
- $5.49 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $739.59 M
- Rank by cap
- #23
- In circulation
- 620.36 M UNI
- All-time high
- $44.92
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $0.999839
- 24 hours
- −0.01%
- Week
- 0%
- Market cap
- $74.37 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $17.86 B
- Rank by cap
- #6
- In circulation
- 74.39 B USDC
- All-time high
- $1.04
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 10:27.
Uniswap and USD Coin: how they differ
| Uniswap (UNI) | USD Coin (USDC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | UNI | USDC |
| Type | token | token |
| Launched | 2020 | 2018 |
| Built by | Uniswap Labs | Circle |
| Supply cap | 1 B UNI | no cap |
| In circulation | 620.36 M UNI | 74.39 B USDC |
| Market cap | $5.49 B | $74.37 B |
| Rank by cap | #23 | #6 |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Fees are paid in | — | ETH |
Daily moves of UNI and USDC over the quarter link at -0.01 (they travel apart).
Why people take the UNI → USDC Optimism route
- Stepping out of the swingsUNI moved +91.03% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following UNI.
- It works both waysThe USDC Optimism → UNI direction is open as well — going back into UNI takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: UNI → USDC Optimism
What rate does UNI to USDC Optimism run at?
As of Sep 30, 2026 10:30 it is 1 UNI = 8.8208 USDC Optimism. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $8.82.
What amounts does UNI → USDC Optimism accept?
From 11.2749 to 1,130,000 UNI per order. The floor is roughly $99.78.
Why can I not swap less than 11.2749 UNI?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 11.2749 UNI 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 UNI, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping UNI for USDC Optimism take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Uniswap 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 UNI to USDC Optimism rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 91.04%: a low of 4.6822, a high of 10.2201, an average of 7.3229 USDC Optimism per 1 UNI.
Can I swap back, USDC Optimism for UNI?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC Optimism = 0.113366 UNI. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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