Swap Ethereum (ETH Optimism) for USD Coin (USDC BASE)

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 13:29

Payout network
BASE
24 hours
+1.52%
You get 2,275.46 USDC BASE
Start the order
Rate
1 ETH Optimism = 2,275.46 USDC BASE
Up to
4,400 ETH Optimism

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

The direction runs at 2,275.46 USDC BASE per ETH Optimism, or 0.000439472 ETH Optimism per USDC BASE. Market over 24 hours: ETH Optimism against USDC BASE plus 1.52%. The week added minus 3.35%.

The weekly corridor ran from 2,193.52 to 2,371.5 USDC BASE, a spread of 8.11%.

The payout leaves in the BASE network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Ethereum sits 2th ($277.76 B) and USD Coin 6th ($71.65 B). Daily moves of ETH and USDC over 90 days line up at 0.02 (they travel apart).

Who takes the ETH Optimism → USDC BASE route

  • Sitting out the swingsETH moved −16.2% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following ETH.
  • A road both waysThe USDC BASE → ETH Optimism direction is open too, so going back into ETH takes the same route.

ETH Optimism → USDC BASE rate and amounts

1 ETH Optimism = 2,275.46 USDC BASE
1 USDC BASE = 0.000439472 ETH Optimism

Send ETH Optimism — receive USDC BASE

ETH OptimismUSDC BASE
0.00511.3773
0.0245.5091
0.1227.5457
12,275.46
511,377.29
2045,509.15

Need USDC BASE — send this much ETH Optimism

USDC BASEETH Optimism
100.00439472
500.0219736
5000.219736
2,0000.878944
20,0008.7894
100,00043.9472

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.

NetworkPer ETH OptimismFromNetwork feeSpeed
Polygon2,276.340.012 ETH Optimism≈ $0.00018fast
Solana2,276.340.012 ETH Optimism≈ $0.00048fast
Ethereum (ERC20)2,276.340.012 ETH Optimism≈ $0.0062medium
Arbitrum One2,275.46—≈ $0.003fast
BASE open now2,275.46———
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)2,275.46—≈ $0.0023fast
Avalanche C-Chain2,275.46—≈ $0.0014fast
NEAR2,275.46———
Optimism2,275.46—≈ $0.00015fast
XLM2,275.46———

How the ETH Optimism → USDC BASE order runs

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

Swap ETH Optimism for USDC BASE

Check this before sending ETH Optimism

  • The address network is BASE. 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 BASE rate has been

high 2,371.5 USDC BASElow 2,193.52 USDC BASE
Oct 25, 2026 13:32Nov 1, 2026 13:32
high 2,726.04 USDC BASElow 2,242.32 USDC BASE
Oct 1, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00
high 2,775.54 USDC BASElow 1,844.24 USDC BASE
Aug 2, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00
high 3,906.51 USDC BASElow 1,567.16 USDC BASE
Nov 2, 2025 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00
24 hours
+1.52%
Week
−3.35%
Weekly high
2,371.5 USDC BASE
Weekly low
2,193.52 USDC BASE
Spread
8.11%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 1, 2026 11:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far ETH Optimism/USDC BASE travelled, by period

PeriodHighLowMiddleNet move
24 hours2,268.512,241.622,255.12+1.52%
Week2,371.52,193.522,302.06−3.35%
Month2,726.042,242.322,477.33−16.5%
Quarter2,775.541,844.242,380.99+21.58%

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

Daily ETH Optimism → USDC BASE rate

DayCloseAgainst the day before
Oct 31, 20262,242.32 USDC BASE−0.42%
Oct 30, 20262,251.69 USDC BASE−4.53%
Oct 29, 20262,358.65 USDC BASE+0.42%
Oct 28, 20262,348.87 USDC BASE+1.15%
Oct 27, 20262,322.24 USDC BASE−0.23%
Oct 26, 20262,327.57 USDC BASE−1.28%
Oct 25, 20262,357.68 USDC BASE−1.16%

Daily RubyCash rate: ETH Optimism → USDC BASE

DateRubyCash rateMarket rate
Nov 1, 20262,274.15 USDC BASE2,273.3
Oct 31, 20262,256.7 USDC BASE2,258.99
Oct 30, 20262,239.28 USDC BASE2,238.24
Oct 29, 20262,269.15 USDC BASE2,274.11
Oct 28, 20262,361.11 USDC BASE2,359.42
Oct 27, 20262,352.89 USDC BASE2,350.77
Oct 26, 20262,309.44 USDC BASE2,314.32
Oct 25, 20262,357.46 USDC BASE2,344.6
Oct 24, 20262,350.05 USDC BASE2,343.05
Oct 22, 20262,391.15 USDC BASE2,384.59
Oct 21, 20262,486.01 USDC BASE2,492.72
Oct 20, 20262,457.8 USDC BASE2,452.23
Oct 19, 20262,411.47 USDC BASE2,398.29
Oct 18, 20262,399.72 USDC BASE2,390.53

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 ETH and USDC

Ethereum ETH
Price
$2,273.30
24 hours
+1.52%
Week
−3%
Market cap
$277.76 B
24-hour turnover
$4.43 B
Rank by cap
#2
In circulation
122.18 M ETH
Record price
$4,946.05
USD Coin USDC
Price
$1.00
24 hours
+0.01%
Week
+0.05%
Market cap
$71.65 B
24-hour turnover
$5.88 B
Rank by cap
#6
In circulation
71.65 B USDC
Record price
$1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Nov 1, 2026 11:54.

Ethereum against USD Coin

Ethereum (ETH)USD Coin (USDC)
TickerETHUSDC
Typecoin of its own networktoken
NetworkOptimismBASE
Fees are paid inETH—
Launched20152018
Built byVitalik ButerinCircle
ConsensusProof of Stake—
Block~12 sec—
Supply capno capno cap
Privacytransfers are public—
In circulation122.18 M ETH71.65 B USDC
Market cap$277.76 B$71.65 B
Rank by cap#2#6

Daily moves of ETH and USDC over 90 days line up at 0.02 — they travel apart.

Common questions: ETH Optimism → USDC BASE

What rate does ETH Optimism to USDC BASE run at?
As of Nov 1, 2026 13:29 it is 1 ETH Optimism = 2,275.46 USDC BASE. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $2,275.46.
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 BASE 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 BASE arrive in?
The payout leaves in BASE. 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 BASE rate do this month?
The month came in at minus 16.5%. Low 2,242.32, high 2,726.04, middle 2,477.33 USDC BASE per ETH Optimism.
Can I go back, USDC BASE to ETH Optimism?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDC BASE = 0.000441684 ETH Optimism. The link sits right under the calculator.

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