Swap Chainlink (LINK) for USD Coin (USDC SOL)
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 08:38
- Orders from
- 17.6627 LINK ≈ $196.59
- Payout network
- Solana
- 24 hours
- +2.25%
Today LINK goes for 11.181 USDC SOL, and USDC SOL goes for 0.0894377 LINK. Market over 24 hours: LINK against USDC SOL plus 2.25%. The week added minus 5.79%.
The weekly corridor ran from 10.6685 to 11.9234 USDC SOL, a spread of 11.76%. A single order takes 17.6627 to 898,000 LINK. In dollars that is roughly $196.59.
The payout leaves in the Solana network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Chainlink sits 17th ($8.33 B) and USD Coin 6th ($73.69 B). Daily moves of LINK and USDC over 90 days line up at -0.01 (they travel apart).
Who takes the LINK → USDC SOL route
- Sitting out the swingsLINK moved +16.69% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following LINK.
- A road both waysThe USDC SOL → LINK direction is open too, so going back into LINK takes the same route.
LINK → USDC SOL rate and amounts
1 LINK = 11.181 USDC SOL
1 USDC SOL = 0.0894377 LINK
Send LINK — receive USDC SOL
| LINK | USDC SOL |
|---|---|
| 20 | 223.6194 |
| 50 | 559.0485 |
| 200 | 2,236.19 |
| 500 | 5,590.49 |
| 2,000 | 22,361.94 |
| 5,000 | 55,904.85 |
Need USDC SOL — send this much LINK
| USDC SOL | LINK |
|---|---|
| 200 | 17.8875 |
| 1,000 | 89.4377 |
| 2,000 | 178.8754 |
| 10,000 | 894.3768 |
| 20,000 | 1,788.75 |
| 100,000 | 8,943.77 |
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) | 11.181 | 17.6627 LINK | ≈ $0.0082 | medium |
| Solana open now | 11.181 | 17.6627 LINK | ≈ $0.0005 | fast |
| Polygon | 11.181 | 17.6627 LINK | ≈ $0.0017 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 11.181 | — | ≈ $0.0032 | fast |
| BASE | 11.181 | — | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 11.181 | — | ≈ $0.0024 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 11.181 | — | ≈ < $0.0001 | fast |
| NEAR | 11.181 | — | — | — |
| Optimism | 11.181 | — | ≈ $0.00016 | fast |
| XLM | 11.181 | — | — | — |
How the LINK → USDC SOL order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 17.6627 LINK.
- Enter a USDC address in Solana 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.
Check this before sending LINK
- The address network is Solana. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 17.6627 LINK.
- 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 SOL rate has been
high 11.9234 USDC SOLlow 10.6685 USDC SOL
Sep 10, 2026 08:42Sep 17, 2026 08:42
high 13.2378 USDC SOLlow 9.5314 USDC SOL
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 13.2378 USDC SOLlow 7.1957 USDC SOL
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 24.666 USDC SOLlow 7.1957 USDC SOL
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- +2.25%
- Week
- −5.79%
- Weekly high
- 11.9234 USDC SOL
- Weekly low
- 10.6685 USDC SOL
- Spread
- 11.76%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 08:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far LINK/USDC SOL travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 11.1297 | 10.6685 | 10.8758 | +2.25% |
| Week | 11.9234 | 10.6685 | 11.3753 | −5.79% |
| Month | 13.2378 | 9.5314 | 11.4427 | +16.7% |
| Quarter | 13.2378 | 7.1957 | 9.2665 | +38.99% |
Figures are in USDC SOL per unit sent, from market data.
Daily LINK → USDC SOL rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 11.1318 USDC SOL | +2.27% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 10.885 USDC SOL | −5.48% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 11.516 USDC SOL | +2.73% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 11.2105 USDC SOL | −2.54% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 11.503 USDC SOL | −0.39% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 11.5481 USDC SOL | +0.7% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 11.468 USDC SOL | −2.87% |
The numbers on LINK and USDC
Chainlink LINK- Price
- $11.13
- 24 hours
- +2.24%
- Week
- −5.4%
- Market cap
- $8.33 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $448.38 M
- Rank by cap
- #17
- In circulation
- 748.1 M LINK
- Record price
- $52.70
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $0.999596
- 24 hours
- −0.01%
- Week
- 0%
- Market cap
- $73.69 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $18.44 B
- Rank by cap
- #6
- In circulation
- 73.72 B USDC
- Record price
- $1.04
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 08:24.
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 | 748.1 M LINK | 73.72 B USDC |
| Market cap | $8.33 B | $73.69 B |
| Rank by cap | #17 | #6 |
| Network | — | Solana |
| Fees are paid in | — | SOL |
Daily moves of LINK and USDC over 90 days line up at -0.01 — they travel apart.
Common questions: LINK → USDC SOL
What rate does LINK to USDC SOL run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 08:38 it is 1 LINK = 11.181 USDC SOL. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $11.18.
What amounts does LINK → USDC SOL accept?
From 17.6627 to 898,000 LINK per order. The lower limit is roughly $196.59.
Where does the 17.6627 LINK floor come from?
Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 17.6627 LINK 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 LINK, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does LINK to USDC SOL 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 SOL arrive in?
The payout leaves in Solana. 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 SOL rate do this month?
The month came in at plus 16.7%. Low 9.5314, high 13.2378, middle 11.4427 USDC SOL per LINK.
Can I go back, USDC SOL to LINK?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDC SOL = 0.0901568 LINK. The link sits right under the calculator.
Worth reading
Where else this can go
The other way round
Send LINK, receive something else
LINK → USDS11.1646
LINK → USDT Arbitrum11.198- LINK → USDT BEP2011.198
- LINK → USDT AVAX C11.198
- LINK → USDT ERC2011.198
- LINK → USDT NEAR11.198
- LINK → USDT OMNI11.198
- LINK → USDT Optimism11.198
