Swap Chainlink (LINK) 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 04:24

Payout network: Optimism
24 hours: +1.98%

You send

LINK

You get 11.7313

USDC Optimism

Start the order

Rate: 1 LINK = 11.7313 USDC Optimism
Up to: 856,000 LINK

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

One LINK buys 11.7313 USDC Optimism right now; the other way round, 1 USDC Optimism is 0.0852422 LINK. Market over 24 hours: LINK against USDC Optimism plus 1.98%. The week added plus 2.57%.

The weekly corridor ran from 10.4915 to 11.8525 USDC Optimism, a spread of 12.97%.

The payout leaves in the Optimism network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Chainlink sits 15th ($8.95 B) and USD Coin 6th ($71.72 B). Daily moves of LINK and USDC over 90 days line up at 0.07 (they travel apart).

Who takes the LINK → USDC Optimism route

Sitting out the swingsLINK moved −18.98% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following LINK.
A road both waysThe USDC Optimism → LINK direction is open too, so going back into LINK takes the same route.

LINK → USDC Optimism rate and amounts

1 LINK = 11.7313 USDC Optimism

1 USDC Optimism = 0.0852422 LINK

Send LINK — receive USDC Optimism

LINK	USDC Optimism
1	11.7313
5	58.6564
20	234.6257
200	2,346.26
1,000	11,731.29
5,000	58,656.43

Need USDC Optimism — send this much LINK

USDC Optimism	LINK
10	0.852422
50	4.2621
500	42.6211
2,000	170.4843
20,000	1,704.84
100,000	8,524.22

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 LINK	From	Network fee	Speed
Ethereum (ERC20)	11.7313	17.6627 LINK	≈ $0.0047	medium
Solana	11.7313	17.6627 LINK	≈ $0.00048	fast
Polygon	11.7313	17.6627 LINK	≈ $0.0012	fast
Arbitrum One	11.7313	—	≈ $0.0029	fast
BASE	11.7313	—	—	—
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)	11.7313	—	≈ $0.0023	fast
Avalanche C-Chain	11.7313	—	≈ $0.0014	fast
NEAR	11.7313	—	—	—
Optimism open now	11.7313	—	≈ $0.00015	fast
XLM	11.7313	—	—	—

LINK → USDC: compare all networks USDC network fees

How the LINK → 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 LINK in Chainlink 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 LINK for USDC Optimism

Check this before sending LINK

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 LINK to USDC Optimism rate has been

WeekMonthQuarterYear

high 11.8525 USDC Optimismlow 10.4915 USDC Optimism

Oct 25, 2026 04:26Nov 1, 2026 04:26

high 14.3817 USDC Optimismlow 10.6108 USDC Optimism

Oct 1, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00

high 15.4418 USDC Optimismlow 8.0645 USDC Optimism

Aug 2, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00

high 17.6043 USDC Optimismlow 7.1957 USDC Optimism

Nov 1, 2025 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00

24 hours: +1.98%
Week: +2.57%
Weekly high: 11.8525 USDC Optimism
Weekly low: 10.4915 USDC Optimism
Spread: 12.97%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 1, 2026 02:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far LINK/USDC Optimism travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	11.8525	11.3493	11.5685	+1.98%
Week	11.8525	10.4915	11.4423	+2.57%
Month	14.3817	10.6108	12.6186	−20.33%
Quarter	15.4418	8.0645	11.5881	+41.92%

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

Daily LINK → USDC Optimism rate

Day	Close	Against the day before
Oct 31, 2026	11.4453 USDC Optimism	+7.87%
Oct 30, 2026	10.6108 USDC Optimism	−10.18%
Oct 29, 2026	11.8139 USDC Optimism	+2.08%
Oct 28, 2026	11.5737 USDC Optimism	+1.58%
Oct 27, 2026	11.3941 USDC Optimism	−0.45%
Oct 26, 2026	11.4451 USDC Optimism	−1.49%
Oct 25, 2026	11.6184 USDC Optimism	−1.71%

Daily RubyCash rate: LINK → USDC Optimism

Date	RubyCash rate	Market rate
Nov 1, 2026	11.7319 USDC Optimism	11.68
Oct 31, 2026	11.8214 USDC Optimism	11.8
Oct 30, 2026	11.3851 USDC Optimism	11.1441
Oct 29, 2026	10.7275 USDC Optimism	10.759
Oct 28, 2026	11.8525 USDC Optimism	11.8154
Oct 27, 2026	11.5878 USDC Optimism	11.5278
Oct 26, 2026	11.341 USDC Optimism	11.3681
Oct 25, 2026	11.5735 USDC Optimism	11.435
Oct 24, 2026	11.6102 USDC Optimism	11.5548
Oct 22, 2026	12.0208 USDC Optimism	11.9255
Oct 21, 2026	12.6345 USDC Optimism	12.6938
Oct 20, 2026	12.3966 USDC Optimism	12.303
Oct 19, 2026	12.0973 USDC Optimism	11.8914
Oct 18, 2026	12.0375 USDC Optimism	11.9223

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 LINK and USDC

Chainlink LINK

Price: $11.68
24 hours: +1.99%
Week: +2.13%
Market cap: $8.95 B
24-hour turnover: $348.05 M
Rank by cap: #15
In circulation: 766.85 M LINK
Record price: $52.70

USD Coin USDC

Price: $1.00
24 hours: +0.02%
Week: +0.05%
Market cap: $71.72 B
24-hour turnover: $5.96 B
Rank by cap: #6
In circulation: 71.72 B USDC
Record price: $1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Nov 1, 2026 02:54.

Chainlink against USD Coin

	Chainlink (LINK)	USD Coin (USDC)
Ticker	LINK	USDC
Type	token	token
Launched	2017	2018
Built by	Sergey Nazarov, Steve Ellis	Circle
Supply cap	1 B LINK	no cap
In circulation	766.85 M LINK	71.72 B USDC
Market cap	$8.95 B	$71.72 B
Rank by cap	#15	#6
Network	—	Optimism
Fees are paid in	—	ETH

Daily moves of LINK and USDC over 90 days line up at 0.07 — they travel apart.

Common questions: LINK → USDC Optimism

What rate does LINK to USDC Optimism run at?

As of Nov 1, 2026 04:24 it is 1 LINK = 11.7313 USDC Optimism. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $11.73.

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 LINK, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.

How long does LINK to USDC Optimism take?

The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Chainlink 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 SOL, USDC Polygon, 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 LINK to USDC Optimism rate do this month?

The month came in at minus 20.33%. Low 10.6108, high 14.3817, middle 12.6186 USDC Optimism per LINK.

Can I go back, USDC Optimism to LINK?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDC Optimism = 0.0859275 LINK. The link sits right under the calculator.