Swap Ethereum (ETH Optimism) for USD Coin (USDC ERC20)

Q: What rate does ETH Optimism to USDC ERC20 run at?

As of Sep 18, 2026 03:58 it is 1 ETH Optimism = 2,452.33 USDC ERC20. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $2,451.47.

Q: What amounts does ETH Optimism → USDC ERC20 accept?

From 0.012 to 4,100 ETH Optimism per order. The lower limit is roughly $29.27.

Q: Where does the 0.012 ETH Optimism floor come from?

Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 0.012 ETH Optimism the swap stops making sense for either side.

Q: 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.

Q: How long does ETH Optimism to USDC ERC20 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.

Q: Which network will USDC ERC20 arrive in?

The payout leaves in Ethereum (ERC20). Make sure the receiving wallet works with that network.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What did the ETH Optimism to USDC ERC20 rate do this month?

The month came in at plus 28.57%. Low 1,912.91, high 2,525.49, middle 2,421.76 USDC ERC20 per ETH Optimism.

Q: Can I go back, USDC ERC20 to ETH Optimism?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDC ERC20 = 0.000409408 ETH Optimism. The link sits right under the calculator.

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 18, 2026 03:58

Orders from: 0.012 ETH Optimism ≈ $29.27
Payout network: Ethereum (ERC20)
24 hours: +1.98%

You send

ETH Optimism

You get 2,452.33

USDC ERC20

Start the order

Rate: 1 ETH Optimism = 2,452.33 USDC ERC20
From: 0.012 ETH Optimism
Up to: 4,100 ETH Optimism

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

One ETH Optimism buys 2,452.33 USDC ERC20 right now; the other way round, 1 USDC ERC20 is 0.000407775 ETH Optimism. Market over 24 hours: ETH Optimism against USDC ERC20 plus 1.98%. The week added minus 0.25%.

The weekly corridor ran from 2,388.98 to 2,626.95 USDC ERC20, a spread of 9.96%. A single order takes 0.012 to 4,100 ETH Optimism. In dollars that is roughly $29.27.

The payout leaves in the Ethereum (ERC20) network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Ethereum sits 2th ($297.57 B) and USD Coin 6th ($73.86 B). Daily moves of ETH and USDC over 90 days line up at 0 (they travel apart).

Who takes the ETH Optimism → USDC ERC20 route

Sitting out the swingsETH moved +28.56% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following ETH.
A road both waysThe USDC ERC20 → ETH Optimism direction is open too, so going back into ETH takes the same route.

ETH Optimism → USDC ERC20 rate and amounts

1 ETH Optimism = 2,452.33 USDC ERC20

1 USDC ERC20 = 0.000407775 ETH Optimism

Send ETH Optimism — receive USDC ERC20

ETH Optimism	USDC ERC20
0.02	49.0466
0.1	245.233
0.5	1,226.17
1	2,452.33
5	12,261.65
20	49,046.61

Need USDC ERC20 — send this much ETH Optimism

USDC ERC20	ETH Optimism
50	0.0203888
200	0.0815551
1,000	0.407775
5,000	2.0389
20,000	8.1555
100,000	40.7775

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	2,452.33	0.012 ETH Optimism	≈ $0.0018	fast
Solana	2,452.33	0.012 ETH Optimism	≈ $0.0005	fast
Ethereum (ERC20) open now	2,452.33	0.012 ETH Optimism	≈ $0.0089	medium
Arbitrum One	2,451.38	—	≈ $0.0032	fast
BASE	2,451.38	—	—	—
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)	2,451.38	—	≈ $0.0024	fast
Avalanche C-Chain	2,451.38	—	≈ < $0.0001	fast
NEAR	2,451.38	—	—	—
Optimism	2,451.38	—	≈ $0.00016	fast
XLM	2,451.38	—	—	—

ETH Optimism → USDC: compare all networks USDC network fees

How the ETH Optimism → USDC ERC20 order runs

Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 0.012 ETH Optimism.
Enter a USDC address in Ethereum (ERC20) 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.

Swap ETH Optimism for USDC ERC20

Check this before sending ETH Optimism

The address network is Ethereum (ERC20). Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
The transfer must not be smaller than 0.012 ETH Optimism.
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 ERC20 rate has been

WeekMonthQuarterYear

high 2,626.95 USDC ERC20low 2,388.98 USDC ERC20

Sep 11, 2026 03:59Sep 18, 2026 03:59

high 2,525.49 USDC ERC20low 1,912.91 USDC ERC20

Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00

high 2,525.49 USDC ERC20low 1,567.16 USDC ERC20

Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00

high 4,692.09 USDC ERC20low 1,567.16 USDC ERC20

Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00

24 hours: +1.98%
Week: −0.25%
Weekly high: 2,626.95 USDC ERC20
Weekly low: 2,388.98 USDC ERC20
Spread: 9.96%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 18, 2026 01:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far ETH Optimism/USDC ERC20 travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	2,469.23	2,404.58	2,441.06	+1.98%
Week	2,626.95	2,388.98	2,478.9	−0.25%
Month	2,525.49	1,912.91	2,421.76	+28.57%
Quarter	2,525.49	1,567.16	2,016.76	+43.74%

Figures are in USDC ERC20 per unit sent, from market data.

Daily ETH Optimism → USDC ERC20 rate

Day	Close	Against the day before
Sep 17, 2026	2,459.42 USDC ERC20	+2.55%
Sep 16, 2026	2,398.2 USDC ERC20	−4.65%
Sep 15, 2026	2,515.06 USDC ERC20	+1.53%
Sep 14, 2026	2,477.08 USDC ERC20	−1.92%
Sep 13, 2026	2,525.49 USDC ERC20	+0.41%
Sep 12, 2026	2,515.23 USDC ERC20	+3.18%
Sep 11, 2026	2,437.77 USDC ERC20	−1.22%

Daily RubyCash rate: ETH Optimism → USDC ERC20

Date	RubyCash rate	Market rate
Sep 18, 2026	2,452.12 USDC ERC20	2,439.67
Sep 17, 2026	2,452.31 USDC ERC20	2,439.67
Sep 16, 2026	2,399.26 USDC ERC20	2,401.9

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: $2,438.81
24 hours: +1.97%
Week: −0.6%
Market cap: $297.57 B
24-hour turnover: $12.13 B
Rank by cap: #2
In circulation: 122.06 M ETH
Record price: $4,946.05

USD Coin USDC

Price: $0.999648
24 hours: −0.01%
Week: 0%
Market cap: $73.86 B
24-hour turnover: $15.35 B
Rank by cap: #6
In circulation: 73.88 B USDC
Record price: $1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 18, 2026 01:24.

Ethereum against USD Coin

	Ethereum (ETH)	USD Coin (USDC)
Ticker	ETH	USDC
Type	coin of its own network	token
Network	Optimism	Ethereum (ERC20)
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	73.88 B USDC
Market cap	$297.57 B	$73.86 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 ERC20

What rate does ETH Optimism to USDC ERC20 run at?

As of Sep 18, 2026 03:58 it is 1 ETH Optimism = 2,452.33 USDC ERC20. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $2,451.47.

What amounts does ETH Optimism → USDC ERC20 accept?

From 0.012 to 4,100 ETH Optimism per order. The lower limit is roughly $29.27.

Where does the 0.012 ETH Optimism floor come from?

Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 0.012 ETH Optimism 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 ETH Optimism, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.

How long does ETH Optimism to USDC ERC20 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 ERC20 arrive in?

The payout leaves in Ethereum (ERC20). Make sure the receiving wallet works with that network.

Where is receiving USDC cheaper?