Swap Ethereum (ETH Optimism) for USD Coin (USDC Arbitrum)
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 17, 2026 15:43
- Payout network
- Arbitrum One
- 24 hours
- +2.04%
You get
USDC Arbitrum
Start the order
USDC Arbitrum
The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.
One ETH Optimism buys 2,468.19 USDC Arbitrum right now; the other way round, 1 USDC Arbitrum is 0.000405154 ETH Optimism. Market over 24 hours: ETH Optimism against USDC Arbitrum plus 2.04%. The week added minus 1.3%.
The weekly corridor ran from 2,388.98 to 2,626.95 USDC Arbitrum, a spread of 9.96%.
The payout leaves in the Arbitrum One network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Ethereum sits 2th ($298.12 B) and USD Coin 6th ($73.6 B). Daily moves of ETH and USDC over 90 days line up at 0 (they travel apart).
Who takes the ETH Optimism → USDC Arbitrum route
- Sitting out the swingsETH moved +27.59% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following ETH.
- A road both waysThe USDC Arbitrum → ETH Optimism direction is open too, so going back into ETH takes the same route.
ETH Optimism → USDC Arbitrum rate and amounts
1 ETH Optimism = 2,468.19 USDC Arbitrum
1 USDC Arbitrum = 0.000405154 ETH Optimism
Send ETH Optimism — receive USDC Arbitrum
| ETH Optimism | USDC Arbitrum |
|---|---|
| 0.005 | 12.341 |
| 0.02 | 49.3639 |
| 0.1 | 246.8195 |
| 1 | 2,468.19 |
| 5 | 12,340.97 |
| 20 | 49,363.9 |
Need USDC Arbitrum — send this much ETH Optimism
| USDC Arbitrum | ETH Optimism |
|---|---|
| 20 | 0.00810309 |
| 100 | 0.0405154 |
| 500 | 0.202577 |
| 5,000 | 2.0258 |
| 20,000 | 8.1031 |
| 100,000 | 40.5154 |
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 ETH Optimism | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polygon | 2,469.16 | 0.012 ETH Optimism | ≈ $0.0017 | fast |
| Solana | 2,469.16 | 0.012 ETH Optimism | ≈ $0.0005 | fast |
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 2,469.16 | 0.012 ETH Optimism | ≈ $0.056 | medium |
| Arbitrum One open now | 2,468.19 | — | ≈ $0.0032 | fast |
| BASE | 2,468.19 | — | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 2,468.19 | — | ≈ $0.0024 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 2,468.19 | — | ≈ < $0.0001 | fast |
| NEAR | 2,468.19 | — | — | — |
| Optimism | 2,468.19 | — | ≈ $0.00017 | fast |
| XLM | 2,468.19 | — | — | — |
How the ETH Optimism → USDC Arbitrum order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator and press the exchange button.
- Enter a USDC address in Arbitrum One and a way to reach you.
- Send ETH Optimism in Optimism 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 ETH Optimism
- The address network is Arbitrum One. 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 ETH Optimism to USDC Arbitrum rate has been
high 2,626.95 USDC Arbitrumlow 2,388.98 USDC Arbitrum
Sep 10, 2026 15:46Sep 17, 2026 15:46
high 2,525.49 USDC Arbitrumlow 1,875.25 USDC Arbitrum
Aug 17, 2026 03:00Sep 16, 2026 03:00
high 2,525.49 USDC Arbitrumlow 1,567.16 USDC Arbitrum
Jun 18, 2026 03:00Sep 16, 2026 03:00
high 4,692.09 USDC Arbitrumlow 1,567.16 USDC Arbitrum
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 16, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- +2.04%
- Week
- −1.3%
- Weekly high
- 2,626.95 USDC Arbitrum
- Weekly low
- 2,388.98 USDC Arbitrum
- Spread
- 9.96%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 11:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far ETH Optimism/USDC Arbitrum travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 2,440.2 | 2,388.98 | 2,412.53 | +2.04% |
| Week | 2,626.95 | 2,388.98 | 2,479.27 | −1.3% |
| Month | 2,525.49 | 1,875.25 | 2,402.72 | +27.56% |
| Quarter | 2,525.49 | 1,567.16 | 2,008.9 | +36.72% |
Figures are in USDC Arbitrum per unit sent, from market data.
Daily ETH Optimism → USDC Arbitrum rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 2,392.16 USDC Arbitrum | −4.89% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2,515.06 USDC Arbitrum | +1.53% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 2,477.08 USDC Arbitrum | −1.92% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 2,525.49 USDC Arbitrum | +0.41% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 2,515.23 USDC Arbitrum | +3.18% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 2,437.77 USDC Arbitrum | −1.22% |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 2,467.82 USDC Arbitrum | −0.69% |
The numbers on ETH and USDC
Ethereum ETH- Price
- $2,442.01
- 24 hours
- +2.02%
- Week
- −1.5%
- Market cap
- $298.12 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $15.43 B
- Rank by cap
- #2
- In circulation
- 122.06 M ETH
- Record price
- $4,946.05
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $0.999551
- 24 hours
- −0.01%
- Week
- 0%
- Market cap
- $73.6 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $18.23 B
- Rank by cap
- #6
- In circulation
- 73.64 B USDC
- Record price
- $1.04
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 11:54.
Ethereum against USD Coin
| Ethereum (ETH) | USD Coin (USDC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ETH | USDC |
| Type | coin of its own network | token |
| Network | Optimism | Arbitrum One |
| Fees are paid in | ETH | ETH |
| Launched | 2015 | 2018 |
| Built by | Vitalik Buterin | Circle |
| Consensus | Proof of Stake | — |
| Block | ~12 sec | — |
| Supply cap | no cap | no cap |
| Privacy | transfers are public | — |
| In circulation | 122.06 M ETH | 73.64 B USDC |
| Market cap | $298.12 B | $73.6 B |
| Rank by cap | #2 | #6 |
Daily moves of ETH and USDC over 90 days line up at 0 — they travel apart.
Common questions: ETH Optimism → USDC Arbitrum
What rate does ETH Optimism to USDC Arbitrum run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 15:43 it is 1 ETH Optimism = 2,468.19 USDC Arbitrum. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $2,467.09.
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 ETH Optimism, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does ETH Optimism to USDC Arbitrum take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Optimism confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is. A block in Optimism closes in about 12 sec.
Which network will USDC Arbitrum arrive in?
The payout leaves in Arbitrum One. 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 ETH Optimism to USDC Arbitrum rate do this month?
The month came in at plus 27.56%. Low 1,875.25, high 2,525.49, middle 2,402.72 USDC Arbitrum per ETH Optimism.
Can I go back, USDC Arbitrum to ETH Optimism?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDC Arbitrum = 0.000407193 ETH Optimism. The link sits right under the calculator.
Worth reading
Where else this can go
The other way round
Send ETH Optimism, receive something else
ETH Optimism → USDS2,467.45
ETH Optimism → USDT Arbitrum2,476.57- ETH Optimism → USDT BEP202,469.18
- ETH Optimism → USDT AVAX C2,469.18
- ETH Optimism → USDT ERC202,476.57
- ETH Optimism → USDT NEAR2,469.18
- ETH Optimism → USDT OMNI2,469.18
- ETH Optimism → USDT Optimism2,469.18
