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 Sep 17, 2026 00:43
- Payout network
- Optimism
- 24 hours
- −3.82%
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 10.9615 USDT Optimism per LINK, or 0.0912287 LINK per USDT Optimism. Market over 24 hours: LINK against USDT Optimism minus 3.82%. The week added minus 10.55%.
The weekly corridor ran from 10.6824 to 12.0651 USDT Optimism, a spread of 12.94%.
The payout leaves in the Optimism network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Chainlink sits 18th ($8.09 B) and Tether 3th ($183.31 B).
Who takes the LINK → USDT Optimism route
- Sitting out the swingsUSDT tracks the dollar: after the swap the value of your funds 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 = 10.9615 USDT Optimism
1 USDT Optimism = 0.0912287 LINK
Send LINK — receive USDT Optimism
| LINK | USDT Optimism |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10.9615 |
| 5 | 54.8073 |
| 20 | 219.2293 |
| 200 | 2,192.29 |
| 1,000 | 10,961.47 |
| 5,000 | 54,807.33 |
Need USDT Optimism — send this much LINK
| USDT Optimism | LINK |
|---|---|
| 20 | 1.8246 |
| 100 | 9.1229 |
| 500 | 45.6143 |
| 5,000 | 456.1433 |
| 20,000 | 1,824.57 |
| 100,000 | 9,122.87 |
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 | 10.9615 | — | — | — |
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 10.9615 | 17.6627 LINK | ≈ $0.018 | medium |
| TRON (TRC20) | 10.9615 | 17.6627 LINK | ≈ $2.3 | fast |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 10.9615 | 17.6627 LINK | ≈ $0.0023 | fast |
| Solana | 10.9615 | 17.6627 LINK | ≈ $0.00049 | fast |
| Polygon | 10.9615 | 17.6627 LINK | ≈ $0.0017 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 10.9615 | 17.6627 LINK | ≈ $0.0031 | fast |
| TON | 10.9615 | 17.6627 LINK | low | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 10.9615 | — | ≈ < $0.0001 | fast |
| NEAR | 10.9615 | — | — | — |
| Optimism open now | 10.9615 | — | ≈ $0.00016 | fast |
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.
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
high 12.0651 USDT Optimismlow 10.6824 USDT Optimism
Sep 10, 2026 00:44Sep 17, 2026 00:44
- 24 hours
- −3.82%
- Week
- −10.55%
- Weekly high
- 12.0651 USDT Optimism
- Weekly low
- 10.6824 USDT Optimism
- Spread
- 12.94%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 16, 2026 21:24; 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 | 11.3142 | 10.6824 | 10.8681 | −3.82% |
| Week | 12.0651 | 10.6824 | 11.4384 | −10.55% |
Figures are in USDT Optimism per unit sent, from market data.
The numbers on LINK and USDT
Chainlink LINK- Price
- $10.81
- 24 hours
- −3.84%
- Week
- −10.7%
- Market cap
- $8.09 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $470.02 M
- Rank by cap
- #18
- In circulation
- 748.1 M LINK
- Record price
- $52.70
Tether USDT- Price
- $0.999299
- 24 hours
- −0.02%
- Week
- −0.1%
- Market cap
- $183.31 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $63.86 B
- Rank by cap
- #3
- In circulation
- 183.44 B USDT
- Record price
- $1.32
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 16, 2026 21:24.
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 | 748.1 M LINK | 183.44 B USDT |
| Market cap | $8.09 B | $183.31 B |
| Rank by cap | #18 | #3 |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Fees are paid in | — | ETH |
Common questions: LINK → USDT Optimism
What rate does LINK to USDT Optimism run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 00:43 it is 1 LINK = 10.9615 USDT Optimism. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $10.95.
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.
Can I go back, USDT Optimism to LINK?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDT Optimism = 0.0919622 LINK. The link sits right under the calculator.
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