Swap Chromia (CHR) for USD Coin (USDC Optimism)

The calculator does the maths at the live rate, the page lists the limits and the timing. Your rate is locked the moment the order is created.

Rate as of Nov 2, 2026 01:44

Payout network: Optimism
24 hours: −1.43%

You send

CHR

You get 0.0160298

USDC Optimism

Start the order

Rate: 1 CHR = 0.0160298 USDC Optimism
Up to: 626,000,000 CHR

The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.

Today CHR goes for 0.0160298 USDC Optimism, and USDC Optimism goes for 62.384 CHR. Market over 24 hours: CHR against USDC Optimism minus 1.43%. The week added minus 5.84%.

The weekly corridor ran from 0.0152703 to 0.0182977 USDC Optimism, a spread of 19.83%.

The payout leaves in the Optimism network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Chromia sits 975th ($15.59 M) and USD Coin 6th ($71.5 B). Daily moves of CHR and USDC over 90 days line up at 0 (they travel apart).

Who takes the CHR → USDC Optimism route

Sitting out the swingsCHR moved −28.84% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following CHR.
A road both waysThe USDC Optimism → CHR direction is open too, so going back into CHR takes the same route.

CHR → USDC Optimism rate and amounts

1 CHR = 0.0160298 USDC Optimism

1 USDC Optimism = 62.384 CHR

Send CHR — receive USDC Optimism

CHR	USDC Optimism
1,000	16.0298
5,000	80.1488
20,000	320.5952
200,000	3,205.95
1,000,000	16,029.76
5,000,000	80,148.8

Need USDC Optimism — send this much CHR

USDC Optimism	CHR
20	1,247.68
100	6,238.4
500	31,191.98
5,000	311,919.85
20,000	1,247,679.39
100,000	6,238,396.93

Payout network for USDC

The same USDC goes out in several networks. Rates and lower limits differ, and the fee is charged by the network itself.

Network	Per CHR	From	Network fee	Speed
Ethereum (ERC20)	0.0160298	12,786.09 CHR	≈ $0.0063	medium
Solana	0.0160298	12,786.09 CHR	≈ $0.00047	fast
Polygon	0.0160298	12,786.09 CHR	≈ $0.0014	fast
Arbitrum One	0.0160298	—	≈ $0.0029	fast
BASE	0.0160298	—	—	—
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)	0.0160298	—	≈ $0.0023	fast
Avalanche C-Chain	0.0160298	—	≈ $0.0014	fast
NEAR	0.0160298	—	—	—
Optimism open now	0.0160298	—	≈ $0.00015	fast
XLM	0.0160298	—	—	—

CHR → USDC: compare all networks USDC network fees

How the CHR → USDC Optimism order runs

Work out the amount in the calculator and press the exchange button.
Enter a USDC address in Optimism and a way to reach you.
Send CHR in Chromia for exactly the amount stated in the order.
Once the network confirms your transfer, USD Coin leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.

Swap CHR for USDC Optimism

Check this before sending CHR

The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
Copy the address whole, then compare the first and last characters after pasting.
Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.

Where the CHR to USDC Optimism rate has been

WeekMonthQuarterYear

high 0.0182977 USDC Optimismlow 0.0152703 USDC Optimism

Oct 26, 2026 01:45Nov 2, 2026 01:45

high 0.0235413 USDC Optimismlow 0.0160488 USDC Optimism

Oct 2, 2026 03:00Nov 1, 2026 03:00

high 0.0235413 USDC Optimismlow 0.0127892 USDC Optimism

Aug 3, 2026 03:00Nov 1, 2026 03:00

high 0.0806324 USDC Optimismlow 0.0122752 USDC Optimism

Nov 2, 2025 03:00Nov 1, 2026 03:00

24 hours: −1.43%
Week: −5.84%
Weekly high: 0.0182977 USDC Optimism
Weekly low: 0.0152703 USDC Optimism
Spread: 19.83%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 1, 2026 23:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far CHR/USDC Optimism travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	0.0166078	0.0160937	0.0163318	−1.43%
Week	0.0182977	0.0152703	0.0167986	−5.84%
Month	0.0235413	0.0160488	0.0199404	−28.83%
Quarter	0.0235413	0.0127892	0.0172751	+23.24%

Figures are in USDC Optimism per unit sent, from market data.

Daily CHR → USDC Optimism rate

Day	Close	Against the day before
Nov 1, 2026	0.0162536 USDC Optimism	+0.53%
Oct 31, 2026	0.0161678 USDC Optimism	+0.74%
Oct 30, 2026	0.0160488 USDC Optimism	−9.81%
Oct 29, 2026	0.0177939 USDC Optimism	−0.52%
Oct 28, 2026	0.0178876 USDC Optimism	+6.5%
Oct 27, 2026	0.0167952 USDC Optimism	−1.14%
Oct 26, 2026	0.0169883 USDC Optimism	−3.44%

Daily RubyCash rate: CHR → USDC Optimism

Date	RubyCash rate	Market rate
Nov 1, 2026	0.0160985 USDC Optimism	0.0159911
Oct 31, 2026	0.0165682 USDC Optimism	0.0165205
Oct 30, 2026	0.0161607 USDC Optimism	0.0160586
Oct 29, 2026	0.0160236 USDC Optimism	0.0160733
Oct 28, 2026	0.0178843 USDC Optimism	0.0177964
Oct 27, 2026	0.0178252 USDC Optimism	0.0177891
Oct 26, 2026	0.0166988 USDC Optimism	0.0167871
Oct 25, 2026	0.0172843 USDC Optimism	0.0170947
Oct 24, 2026	0.0175299 USDC Optimism	0.0173926
Oct 22, 2026	0.0181859 USDC Optimism	0.0181876
Oct 21, 2026	0.0196376 USDC Optimism	0.0197643
Oct 20, 2026	0.0193049 USDC Optimism	0.0192136
Oct 19, 2026	0.0184674 USDC Optimism	0.0182113
Oct 18, 2026	0.0182076 USDC Optimism	0.018015

Our own rate is written down every hour; the table keeps the last entry of each day. The market column is the ratio of the same two coins on CoinGecko at that moment. Where these numbers come from

The numbers on CHR and USDC

Chromia CHR

Price: $0.0159868
24 hours: −1.46%
Week: −7.08%
Market cap: $15.59 M
24-hour turnover: $1.29 M
Rank by cap: #975
In circulation: 974.83 M CHR
Record price: $1.49

USD Coin USDC

Price: $0.999728
24 hours: −0.03%
Week: +0.01%
Market cap: $71.5 B
24-hour turnover: $6.06 B
Rank by cap: #6
In circulation: 71.52 B USDC
Record price: $1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Nov 1, 2026 23:54.

Chromia against USD Coin

	Chromia (CHR)	USD Coin (USDC)
Ticker	CHR	USDC
In circulation	974.83 M CHR	71.52 B USDC
Market cap	$15.59 M	$71.5 B
Rank by cap	#975	#6
Type	—	token
Network	—	Optimism
Fees are paid in	—	ETH
Launched	—	2018
Built by	—	Circle
Supply cap	—	no cap

Daily moves of CHR and USDC over 90 days line up at 0 — they travel apart.

Common questions: CHR → USDC Optimism

What rate does CHR to USDC Optimism run at?

As of Nov 2, 2026 01:44 it is 1 CHR = 0.0160298 USDC Optimism. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.0160254.

What else is taken on top of the rate?

The payout is already calculated at the rate in the calculator. On top of it you only pay the network fee for sending CHR, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.

How long does CHR to USDC Optimism take?

The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Chromia confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is.

Which network will USDC Optimism arrive in?

The payout leaves in Optimism. Make sure the receiving wallet works with that network.

Where is receiving USDC cheaper?

The cheapest is usually USDC SOL, USDC Polygon, USDC Arbitrum, USDC BEP20, USDC AVAX C, USDC Optimism. Still, the network is chosen by what the recipient supports, not by the fee.

What if the rate moves while I am paying?

The rate is pinned to the order and does not move while the order is alive. It can be recalculated if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.

What did the CHR to USDC Optimism rate do this month?

The month came in at minus 28.83%. Low 0.0160488, high 0.0235413, middle 0.0199404 USDC Optimism per CHR.

Can I go back, USDC Optimism to CHR?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDC Optimism = 62.8871 CHR. The link sits right under the calculator.