Swap Chainlink (LINK) 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 Nov 1, 2026 04:49

Payout network: Optimism
24 hours: +1.96%

You send

LINK

You get 11.7042

USDT Optimism

Start the order

Rate: 1 LINK = 11.7042 USDT Optimism
Up to: 856,000 LINK

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

The direction runs at 11.7042 USDT Optimism per LINK, or 0.0854391 LINK per USDT Optimism. Market over 24 hours: LINK against USDT Optimism plus 1.96%. The week added plus 2.58%.

The weekly corridor ran from 10.4985 to 11.8584 USDT Optimism, a spread of 12.95%.

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 Tether 3th ($180.04 B). Daily moves of LINK and USDT over 90 days line up at 0.2 (they travel apart).

Who takes the LINK → USDT Optimism route

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

LINK → USDT Optimism rate and amounts

1 LINK = 11.7042 USDT Optimism

1 USDT Optimism = 0.0854391 LINK

Send LINK — receive USDT Optimism

LINK	USDT Optimism
1	11.7042
5	58.5212
20	234.0847
200	2,340.85
1,000	11,704.24
5,000	58,521.18

Need USDT Optimism — send this much LINK

USDT Optimism	LINK
20	1.7088
100	8.5439
500	42.7196
5,000	427.1957
20,000	1,708.78
100,000	8,543.91

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 LINK	From	Network fee	Speed
OMNI	11.7042	—	—	—
Ethereum (ERC20)	11.7042	17.6627 LINK	≈ $0.0049	medium
TRON (TRC20)	11.7042	17.6627 LINK	≈ $2.1	fast
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)	11.7042	17.6627 LINK	≈ $0.0023	fast
Solana	11.7042	17.6627 LINK	≈ $0.00048	fast
Polygon	11.7042	17.6627 LINK	≈ $0.0015	fast
Arbitrum One	11.7042	17.6627 LINK	≈ $0.0029	fast
TON	11.7042	17.6627 LINK	low	fast
Avalanche C-Chain	11.7042	—	≈ $0.0014	fast
NEAR	11.7042	—	—	—
Optimism open now	11.7042	—	≈ $0.00015	fast

LINK → USDT: compare all networks USDT network fees

How the LINK → 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 LINK in Chainlink 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.

Swap LINK for USDT 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 USDT Optimism rate has been

WeekMonthQuarterYear

high 11.8584 USDT Optimismlow 10.4985 USDT Optimism

Oct 25, 2026 04:49Nov 1, 2026 04:49

high 14.3844 USDT Optimismlow 10.6195 USDT Optimism

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

high 15.445 USDT Optimismlow 8.067 USDT Optimism

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

high 17.5991 USDT Optimismlow 7.2006 USDT Optimism

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

24 hours: +1.96%
Week: +2.58%
Weekly high: 11.8584 USDT Optimism
Weekly low: 10.4985 USDT Optimism
Spread: 12.95%

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/USDT Optimism travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	11.8584	11.3573	11.5757	+1.96%
Week	11.8584	10.4985	11.4489	+2.58%
Month	14.3844	10.6195	12.624	−20.3%
Quarter	15.445	8.067	11.591	+41.97%

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

Daily LINK → USDT Optimism rate

Day	Close	Against the day before
Oct 31, 2026	11.4523 USDT Optimism	+7.84%
Oct 30, 2026	10.6195 USDT Optimism	−10.15%
Oct 29, 2026	11.8191 USDT Optimism	+2.07%
Oct 28, 2026	11.5797 USDT Optimism	+1.56%
Oct 27, 2026	11.4018 USDT Optimism	−0.45%
Oct 26, 2026	11.4533 USDT Optimism	−1.46%
Oct 25, 2026	11.6236 USDT Optimism	−1.72%

Daily RubyCash rate: LINK → USDT Optimism

Date	RubyCash rate	Market rate
Nov 1, 2026	11.7579 USDT Optimism	11.6854
Oct 31, 2026	11.837 USDT Optimism	11.8062
Oct 30, 2026	11.4028 USDT Optimism	11.1512
Oct 29, 2026	10.7558 USDT Optimism	10.7654
Oct 28, 2026	11.8493 USDT Optimism	11.8203
Oct 27, 2026	11.6104 USDT Optimism	11.5338
Oct 26, 2026	11.3498 USDT Optimism	11.3754
Oct 25, 2026	11.5836 USDT Optimism	11.4407
Oct 24, 2026	11.6194 USDT Optimism	11.5599
Oct 22, 2026	12.0363 USDT Optimism	11.9321
Oct 21, 2026	12.6294 USDT Optimism	12.698
Oct 20, 2026	12.3716 USDT Optimism	12.3097
Oct 19, 2026	12.1173 USDT Optimism	11.8998
Oct 18, 2026	12.052 USDT Optimism	11.9294

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 USDT

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

Tether USDT

Price: $0.999534
24 hours: +0.03%
Week: +0.04%
Market cap: $180.04 B
24-hour turnover: $26.61 B
Rank by cap: #3
In circulation: 180.12 B USDT
Record price: $1.32

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

Chainlink against Tether

	Chainlink (LINK)	Tether (USDT)
Ticker	LINK	USDT
Type	token	token
Launched	2017	2014
Built by	Sergey Nazarov, Steve Ellis	Tether Limited
Supply cap	1 B LINK	no cap
In circulation	766.85 M LINK	180.12 B USDT
Market cap	$8.95 B	$180.04 B
Rank by cap	#15	#3
Network	—	Optimism
Fees are paid in	—	ETH

Daily moves of LINK and USDT over 90 days line up at 0.2 — they travel apart.

Common questions: LINK → USDT Optimism

What rate does LINK to USDT Optimism run at?

As of Nov 1, 2026 04:49 it is 1 LINK = 11.7042 USDT Optimism. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $11.70.

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 USDT 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 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 LINK to USDT Optimism rate do this month?

The month came in at minus 20.3%. Low 10.6195, high 14.3844, middle 12.624 USDT Optimism per LINK.

Can I go back, USDT Optimism to LINK?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDT Optimism = 0.0861261 LINK. The link sits right under the calculator.