Swap Ethereum Classic (ETC) 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 1, 2026 02:19
- Payout network
- Optimism
- 24 hours
- −1.1%
You get
USDC Optimism
Start the order
USDC Optimism
The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.
One ETC buys 7.1241 USDC Optimism right now; the other way round, 1 USDC Optimism is 0.140368 ETC. Market over 24 hours: ETC against USDC Optimism minus 1.1%. The week added minus 7.05%.
The weekly corridor ran from 6.9878 to 7.6849 USDC Optimism, a spread of 9.98%.
The payout leaves in the Optimism network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Ethereum Classic sits 71th ($1.13 B) and USD Coin 6th ($71.72 B). Daily moves of ETC and USDC over 90 days line up at 0 (they travel apart).
Who takes the ETC → USDC Optimism route
- Sitting out the swingsETC moved −20.26% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following ETC.
- A road both waysThe USDC Optimism → ETC direction is open too, so going back into ETC takes the same route.
ETC → USDC Optimism rate and amounts
1 ETC = 7.1241 USDC Optimism
1 USDC Optimism = 0.140368 ETC
Send ETC — receive USDC Optimism
| ETC | USDC Optimism |
|---|---|
| 2 | 14.2483 |
| 10 | 71.2413 |
| 50 | 356.2064 |
| 500 | 3,562.06 |
| 2,000 | 14,248.26 |
| 10,000 | 71,241.28 |
Need USDC Optimism — send this much ETC
| USDC Optimism | ETC |
|---|---|
| 10 | 1.4037 |
| 50 | 7.0184 |
| 500 | 70.184 |
| 2,000 | 280.7361 |
| 20,000 | 2,807.36 |
| 100,000 | 14,036.81 |
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 ETC | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polygon | 7.1 | 2.5 ETC | ≈ $0.0017 | fast |
| Solana | 7.1 | 2.5 ETC | ≈ $0.00048 | fast |
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 7.1 | 2.5 ETC | ≈ $0.0048 | medium |
| Arbitrum One | 7.1241 | — | ≈ $0.0029 | fast |
| BASE | 7.1241 | — | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 7.1241 | — | ≈ $0.0023 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 7.1241 | — | ≈ $0.0014 | fast |
| NEAR | 7.1241 | — | — | — |
| Optimism open now | 7.1241 | — | ≈ $0.00015 | fast |
| XLM | 7.1241 | — | — | — |
How the ETC → 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 ETC in Ethereum Classic 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.
Check this before sending ETC
- 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 ETC to USDC Optimism rate has been
high 7.6849 USDC Optimismlow 6.9878 USDC Optimism
Oct 25, 2026 02:20Nov 1, 2026 02:20
high 9.0076 USDC Optimismlow 7.0919 USDC Optimism
Oct 1, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00
high 9.5902 USDC Optimismlow 6.0809 USDC Optimism
Aug 2, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00
high 18.0238 USDC Optimismlow 6.0809 USDC Optimism
Nov 1, 2025 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- −1.1%
- Week
- −7.05%
- Weekly high
- 7.6849 USDC Optimism
- Weekly low
- 6.9878 USDC Optimism
- Spread
- 9.98%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 1, 2026 01:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far ETC/USDC Optimism travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 7.2256 | 7.0889 | 7.1346 | −1.1% |
| Week | 7.6849 | 6.9878 | 7.4308 | −7.05% |
| Month | 9.0076 | 7.0919 | 8.1036 | −20.27% |
| Quarter | 9.5902 | 6.0809 | 7.7195 | +8.92% |
Figures are in USDC Optimism per unit sent, from market data.
Daily ETC → USDC Optimism rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7.093 USDC Optimism | +0.02% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7.0919 USDC Optimism | −6.6% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7.5928 USDC Optimism | −0.72% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7.6478 USDC Optimism | +0.39% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7.618 USDC Optimism | +1.6% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7.4978 USDC Optimism | −2.29% |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7.6732 USDC Optimism | −1.1% |
Daily RubyCash rate: ETC → USDC Optimism
| Date | RubyCash rate | Market rate |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7.1256 USDC Optimism | 7.12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7.2307 USDC Optimism | 7.1427 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7.1691 USDC Optimism | 7.166 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7.6268 USDC Optimism | 7.6135 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7.6698 USDC Optimism | 7.6051 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7.5855 USDC Optimism | 7.5654 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7.5973 USDC Optimism | 7.5433 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7.6693 USDC Optimism | 7.6332 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7.7216 USDC Optimism | 7.6635 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8.1626 USDC Optimism | 8.1625 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7.9679 USDC Optimism | 7.9319 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7.8099 USDC Optimism | 7.7109 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7.7469 USDC Optimism | 7.6715 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7.793 USDC Optimism | 7.7816 |
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 ETC and USDC
Ethereum Classic ETC- Price
- $7.12
- 24 hours
- −1.07%
- Week
- −7.16%
- Market cap
- $1.13 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $22.44 M
- Rank by cap
- #71
- In circulation
- 158.88 M ETC
- Record price
- $167.09
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $1.00
- 24 hours
- +0.03%
- Week
- +0.04%
- Market cap
- $71.72 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $6.1 B
- Rank by cap
- #6
- In circulation
- 71.72 B USDC
- Record price
- $1.04
Source: CoinGecko, Nov 1, 2026 01:24.
Ethereum Classic against USD Coin
| Ethereum Classic (ETC) | USD Coin (USDC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ETC | USDC |
| Type | coin of its own network | token |
| Launched | 2015 | 2018 |
| Consensus | Proof of Work (Etchash) | — |
| Privacy | transfers are public | — |
| In circulation | 158.88 M ETC | 71.72 B USDC |
| Market cap | $1.13 B | $71.72 B |
| Rank by cap | #71 | #6 |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Fees are paid in | — | ETH |
| Built by | — | Circle |
| Supply cap | — | no cap |
Daily moves of ETC and USDC over 90 days line up at 0 — they travel apart.
Common questions: ETC → USDC Optimism
What rate does ETC to USDC Optimism run at?
As of Nov 1, 2026 02:19 it is 1 ETC = 7.1241 USDC Optimism. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $7.12.
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 USDC 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 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 Polygon, USDC SOL, 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 ETC to USDC Optimism rate do this month?
The month came in at minus 20.27%. Low 7.0919, high 9.0076, middle 8.1036 USDC Optimism per ETC.
Can I go back, USDC Optimism to ETC?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDC Optimism = 0.141497 ETC. The link sits right under the calculator.
Worth reading
Where else this can go
The other way round
Send ETC, receive something else
ETC → USDS7.1007
ETC → USDT Arbitrum7.1334- ETC → USDT BEP207.1334
- ETC → USDT AVAX C7.1334
- ETC → USDT ERC207.1334
- ETC → USDT NEAR7.1334
- ETC → USDT OMNI7.1334
- ETC → USDT Optimism7.1334
