Swap Ethereum Classic (ETC) for Ethereum (ETH 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 Sep 16, 2026 23:43
- Orders from
- 2.5 ETC ≈ $18.03
- Payout network
- Optimism
- 24 hours
- −1.28%
You get
ETH Optimism
Start the order
ETH Optimism
The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.
The direction runs at 0.00301497 ETH Optimism per ETC, or 331.6787 ETC per ETH Optimism. Market over 24 hours: ETC against ETH Optimism minus 1.28%. The week added minus 8.55%.
The weekly corridor ran from 0.00297723 to 0.00328069 ETH Optimism, a spread of 10.19%. A single order takes 2.5 to 1,390,000 ETC. In dollars that is roughly $18.03.
The payout leaves in the Optimism network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Ethereum Classic sits 68th ($1.14 B) and Ethereum 2th ($293.66 B).
Who takes the ETC → ETH Optimism route
- Fuel for OptimismWithout Ethereum nothing moves in Optimism — every transfer and every contract call is paid in it.
- Different basketsHolding part of the amount in Ethereum loosens a portfolio's dependence on a single coin.
- A road both waysThe ETH Optimism → ETC direction is open too, so going back into ETC takes the same route.
ETC → ETH Optimism rate and amounts
1 ETC = 0.00301497 ETH Optimism
1 ETH Optimism = 331.6787 ETC
Send ETC — receive ETH Optimism
| ETC | ETH Optimism | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0.0150748 | $36.05 |
| 20 | 0.0602993 | $144.20 |
| 100 | 0.301497 | $721.00 |
| 500 | 1.5075 | $3,605.00 |
| 2,000 | 6.0299 | $14,420.00 |
| 10,000 | 30.1497 | $72,100.00 |
Need ETH Optimism — send this much ETC
| ETH Optimism | ETC | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 3.3168 | $23.91 |
| 0.05 | 16.5839 | $119.57 |
| 0.2 | 66.3357 | $478.28 |
| 1 | 331.6787 | $2,391.40 |
| 5 | 1,658.39 | $11,957.02 |
| 20 | 6,633.57 | $47,828.07 |
Payout network for ETH
The same ETH goes out in several networks. Rates and lower limits differ, and the fee is charged by the network itself.
| Network | Per ETC | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbitrum One | 0.00301497 | 2.5 ETC | ≈ $0.001 | fast |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 0.00301497 | 2.5 ETC | ≈ $0.0023 | fast |
| Optimism open now | 0.00301497 | 2.5 ETC | ≈ < $0.0001 | fast |
| Ethereum | 0.00301497 | 2.5 ETC | ≈ $0.008 | — |
| BASE | 0.00301621 | — | — | — |
How the ETC → ETH Optimism order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 2.5 ETC.
- Enter a ETH address in Optimism and a way to reach you.
- Send ETC in Ethereum Classic for exactly the amount stated in the order.
- Once the network confirms your transfer, Ethereum leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending ETC
- The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 2.5 ETC.
- 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 ETC to ETH Optimism rate has been
high 0.00328069 ETH Optimismlow 0.00297723 ETH Optimism
Sep 9, 2026 23:45Sep 16, 2026 23:45
- 24 hours
- −1.28%
- Week
- −8.55%
- Weekly high
- 0.00328069 ETH Optimism
- Weekly low
- 0.00297723 ETH Optimism
- Spread
- 10.19%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 16, 2026 21:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far ETC/ETH Optimism travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.00304767 | 0.00297723 | 0.00299849 | −1.28% |
| Week | 0.00328069 | 0.00297723 | 0.00305791 | −8.55% |
Figures are in ETH Optimism per unit sent, from market data.
The numbers on ETC and ETH
Ethereum Classic ETC- Price
- $7.21
- 24 hours
- −2.08%
- Week
- −13.1%
- Market cap
- $1.14 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $46.7 M
- Rank by cap
- #68
- In circulation
- 158.19 M ETC
- Record price
- $167.09
Ethereum ETH- Price
- $2,406.59
- 24 hours
- −0.81%
- Week
- −4.2%
- Market cap
- $293.66 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $17.68 B
- Rank by cap
- #2
- In circulation
- 122.05 M ETH
- Record price
- $4,946.05
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 16, 2026 21:24.
Ethereum Classic against Ethereum
| Ethereum Classic (ETC) | Ethereum (ETH) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ETC | ETH |
| Type | coin of its own network | coin of its own network |
| Launched | 2015 | 2015 |
| Consensus | Proof of Work (Etchash) | Proof of Stake |
| Privacy | transfers are public | transfers are public |
| In circulation | 158.19 M ETC | 122.05 M ETH |
| Market cap | $1.14 B | $293.66 B |
| Rank by cap | #68 | #2 |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Fees are paid in | — | ETH |
| Built by | — | Vitalik Buterin |
| Block | — | ~12 sec |
| Supply cap | — | no cap |
Common questions: ETC → ETH Optimism
What rate does ETC to ETH Optimism run at?
As of Sep 16, 2026 23:43 it is 1 ETC = 0.00301497 ETH Optimism. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $7.26.
What amounts does ETC → ETH Optimism accept?
From 2.5 to 1,390,000 ETC per order. The lower limit is roughly $18.03.
Where does the 2.5 ETC floor come from?
Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 2.5 ETC the swap stops making sense for either side.
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 ETC, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does ETC to ETH Optimism take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Ethereum Classic confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is.
Which network will ETH Optimism arrive in?
The payout leaves in Optimism. Make sure the receiving wallet works with that network.
Where is receiving ETH cheaper?
The cheapest is usually ETH Arbitrum, ETH BEP20, ETH 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.
Can I go back, ETH Optimism to ETC?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ETH Optimism = 333.3406 ETC. The link sits right under the calculator.
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