Swap KITE for Tether (USDT 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 17, 2026 16:43
- Payout network
- Optimism
- 24 hours
- +5.07%
You get
USDT Optimism
Start the order
USDT Optimism
The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.
The direction runs at 0.104863 USDT Optimism per KITE, or 9.5362 KITE per USDT Optimism. Market over 24 hours: KITE against USDT Optimism plus 5.07%. The week added minus 4.16%.
The weekly corridor ran from 0.098992 to 0.111134 USDT Optimism, a spread of 12.27%.
The payout leaves in the Optimism network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Kite sits 150th ($250.73 M) and Tether 3th ($183.29 B). Daily moves of KITE and USDT over 90 days line up at 0.13 (they travel apart).
Who takes the KITE → USDT Optimism route
- Sitting out the swingsKITE moved +16.61% over the past month. USDT tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following KITE.
- A road both waysThe USDT Optimism → KITE direction is open too, so going back into KITE takes the same route.
KITE → USDT Optimism rate and amounts
1 KITE = 0.104863 USDT Optimism
1 USDT Optimism = 9.5362 KITE
Send KITE — receive USDT Optimism
| KITE | USDT Optimism |
|---|---|
| 100 | 10.4863 |
| 500 | 52.4316 |
| 2,000 | 209.7264 |
| 20,000 | 2,097.26 |
| 100,000 | 10,486.32 |
| 500,000 | 52,431.6 |
Need USDT Optimism — send this much KITE
| USDT Optimism | KITE |
|---|---|
| 20 | 190.7247 |
| 100 | 953.6233 |
| 500 | 4,768.12 |
| 5,000 | 47,681.17 |
| 20,000 | 190,724.67 |
| 100,000 | 953,623.33 |
Payout network for USDT
The same USDT goes out in several networks. Rates and lower limits differ, and the fee is charged by the network itself.
| Network | Per KITE | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMNI | 0.104863 | — | — | — |
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 0.104863 | 2,004.01 KITE | ≈ $0.058 | medium |
| TRON (TRC20) | 0.104863 | 2,004.01 KITE | ≈ $2.3 | fast |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 0.104863 | 2,004.01 KITE | ≈ $0.0024 | fast |
| Solana | 0.104863 | 2,004.01 KITE | ≈ $0.0005 | fast |
| Polygon | 0.104863 | 2,004.01 KITE | ≈ $0.0018 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 0.104863 | 2,004.01 KITE | ≈ $0.0032 | fast |
| TON | 0.104863 | 2,004.01 KITE | low | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 0.104863 | — | ≈ < $0.0001 | fast |
| NEAR | 0.104863 | — | — | — |
| Optimism open now | 0.104863 | — | ≈ $0.00018 | fast |
How the KITE → USDT Optimism order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator and press the exchange button.
- Enter a USDT address in Optimism and a way to reach you.
- Send KITE in Kite for exactly the amount stated in the order.
- Once the network confirms your transfer, Tether leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending KITE
- 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 KITE to USDT Optimism rate has been
high 0.111134 USDT Optimismlow 0.098992 USDT Optimism
Sep 10, 2026 16:48Sep 17, 2026 16:48
high 0.142222 USDT Optimismlow 0.0917756 USDT Optimism
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 0.184404 USDT Optimismlow 0.0917756 USDT Optimism
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 0.294942 USDT Optimismlow 0.0689844 USDT Optimism
Nov 3, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- +5.07%
- Week
- −4.16%
- Weekly high
- 0.111134 USDT Optimism
- Weekly low
- 0.098992 USDT Optimism
- Spread
- 12.27%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 15:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far KITE/USDT Optimism travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.108723 | 0.098992 | 0.104247 | +5.07% |
| Week | 0.111134 | 0.098992 | 0.106367 | −4.16% |
| Month | 0.142222 | 0.0917756 | 0.115256 | +16.62% |
| Quarter | 0.184404 | 0.0917756 | 0.116135 | −41.67% |
Figures are in USDT Optimism per unit sent, from market data.
Daily KITE → USDT Optimism rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 0.10757 USDT Optimism | +6.8% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 0.100725 USDT Optimism | −5.74% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 0.106863 USDT Optimism | +0.37% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 0.106469 USDT Optimism | −1.4% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 0.107976 USDT Optimism | −0.33% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 0.108335 USDT Optimism | +0.32% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 0.107991 USDT Optimism | −5.19% |
The numbers on KITE and USDT
Kite KITE- Price
- $0.104852
- 24 hours
- +5.04%
- Week
- −3.8%
- Market cap
- $250.73 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $24.72 M
- Rank by cap
- #150
- In circulation
- 2.39 B KITE
- Record price
- $0.319747
Tether USDT- Price
- $0.999175
- 24 hours
- −0.02%
- Week
- 0%
- Market cap
- $183.29 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $60.77 B
- Rank by cap
- #3
- In circulation
- 183.44 B USDT
- Record price
- $1.32
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 15:54.
Kite against Tether
| Kite (KITE) | Tether (USDT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | KITE | USDT |
| In circulation | 2.39 B KITE | 183.44 B USDT |
| Market cap | $250.73 M | $183.29 B |
| Rank by cap | #150 | #3 |
| Type | — | token |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Fees are paid in | — | ETH |
| Launched | — | 2014 |
| Built by | — | Tether Limited |
| Supply cap | — | no cap |
Daily moves of KITE and USDT over 90 days line up at 0.13 — they travel apart.
Common questions: KITE → USDT Optimism
What rate does KITE to USDT Optimism run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 16:43 it is 1 KITE = 0.104863 USDT Optimism. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.104777.
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 KITE, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does KITE to USDT Optimism take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Kite confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is.
Which network will USDT Optimism arrive in?
The payout leaves in Optimism. Make sure the receiving wallet works with that network.
Where is receiving USDT cheaper?
The cheapest is usually USDT BEP20, USDT SOL, USDT Polygon, USDT Arbitrum, USDT TON, USDT AVAX C, USDT 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 KITE to USDT Optimism rate do this month?
The month came in at plus 16.62%. Low 0.0917756, high 0.142222, middle 0.115256 USDT Optimism per KITE.
Can I go back, USDT Optimism to KITE?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDT Optimism = 9.5842 KITE. The link sits right under the calculator.
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