Swap Optimism (OP Optimism) for USD Coin (USDC BASE)

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 17:19

Payout network
BASE
24 hours
+0.34%
You get 0.114989 USDC BASE
Start the order
Rate
1 OP Optimism = 0.114989 USDC BASE
Up to
87,600,000 OP Optimism

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

The direction runs at 0.114989 USDC BASE per OP Optimism, or 8.6965 OP Optimism per USDC BASE. Market over 24 hours: OP Optimism against USDC BASE plus 0.34%. The week added plus 3.69%.

The weekly corridor ran from 0.0981193 to 0.120326 USDC BASE, a spread of 22.63%.

The payout leaves in the BASE network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Optimism sits 145th ($261.51 M) and USD Coin 6th ($71.55 B). Daily moves of OP and USDC over 90 days line up at 0.04 (they travel apart).

Who takes the OP Optimism → USDC BASE route

  • Sitting out the swingsOP moved −10.32% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following OP.
  • A road both waysThe USDC BASE → OP Optimism direction is open too, so going back into OP takes the same route.

OP Optimism → USDC BASE rate and amounts

1 OP Optimism = 0.114989 USDC BASE
1 USDC BASE = 8.6965 OP Optimism

Send OP Optimism — receive USDC BASE

OP OptimismUSDC BASE
10011.4989
50057.4943
2,000229.9772
20,0002,299.77
100,00011,498.86
500,00057,494.31

Need USDC BASE — send this much OP Optimism

USDC BASEOP Optimism
1086.9651
50434.8256
5004,348.26
2,00017,393.03
20,000173,930.25
100,000869,651.26

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.

NetworkPer OP OptimismFromNetwork feeSpeed
Ethereum (ERC20)0.1149892,157.5 OP Optimism≈ $0.0056medium
Solana0.1149892,157.5 OP Optimism≈ $0.00047fast
Polygon0.1149892,157.5 OP Optimism≈ $0.0017fast
Arbitrum One0.114989—≈ $0.0029fast
BASE open now0.114989———
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)0.114989—≈ $0.0023fast
Avalanche C-Chain0.114989—≈ $0.0014fast
NEAR0.114989———
Optimism0.114989—≈ $0.00015fast
XLM0.114989———

How the OP Optimism → USDC BASE order runs

  1. Work out the amount in the calculator and press the exchange button.
  2. Enter a USDC address in BASE and a way to reach you.
  3. Send OP Optimism in Optimism for exactly the amount stated in the order.
  4. Once the network confirms your transfer, USD Coin leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.

Swap OP Optimism for USDC BASE

Check this before sending OP Optimism

  • The address network is BASE. 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 OP Optimism to USDC BASE rate has been

high 0.120326 USDC BASElow 0.0981193 USDC BASE
Oct 25, 2026 17:23Nov 1, 2026 17:23
high 0.158592 USDC BASElow 0.101148 USDC BASE
Oct 1, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00
high 0.158592 USDC BASElow 0.0820366 USDC BASE
Aug 2, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00
high 0.444255 USDC BASElow 0.0820366 USDC BASE
Nov 2, 2025 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00
24 hours
+0.34%
Week
+3.69%
Weekly high
0.120326 USDC BASE
Weekly low
0.0981193 USDC BASE
Spread
22.63%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 1, 2026 16:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far OP Optimism/USDC BASE travelled, by period

PeriodHighLowMiddleNet move
24 hours0.1146260.1123940.113424+0.34%
Week0.1203260.09811930.110851+3.69%
Month0.1585920.1011480.127104−7.27%
Quarter0.1585920.08203660.110643+44.76%

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

Daily OP Optimism → USDC BASE rate

DayCloseAgainst the day before
Oct 31, 20260.120252 USDC BASE+18.89%
Oct 30, 20260.101148 USDC BASE−10.57%
Oct 29, 20260.113101 USDC BASE+1.06%
Oct 28, 20260.111917 USDC BASE+0.01%
Oct 27, 20260.111905 USDC BASE+0.83%
Oct 26, 20260.110985 USDC BASE−2.25%
Oct 25, 20260.113538 USDC BASE−1.47%

Daily RubyCash rate: OP Optimism → USDC BASE

DateRubyCash rateMarket rate
Nov 1, 20260.115289 USDC BASE0.114165
Oct 31, 20260.113284 USDC BASE0.112841
Oct 30, 20260.116492 USDC BASE0.114116
Oct 29, 20260.101555 USDC BASE0.101793
Oct 28, 20260.112783 USDC BASE0.113316
Oct 27, 20260.112182 USDC BASE0.111487
Oct 26, 20260.110177 USDC BASE0.110133
Oct 25, 20260.111881 USDC BASE0.111868
Oct 24, 20260.112783 USDC BASE0.112281
Oct 22, 20260.1195 USDC BASE0.118659
Oct 21, 20260.128924 USDC BASE0.13241
Oct 20, 20260.129926 USDC BASE0.131773
Oct 19, 20260.123811 USDC BASE0.123158
Oct 18, 20260.124914 USDC BASE0.123355

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 OP and USDC

Optimism OP
Price
$0.114161
24 hours
+0.34%
Week
+2.83%
Market cap
$261.51 M
24-hour turnover
$31.65 M
Rank by cap
#145
In circulation
2.29 B OP
Record price
$4.84
USD Coin USDC
Price
$0.999966
24 hours
+0.01%
Week
+0.03%
Market cap
$71.55 B
24-hour turnover
$5.91 B
Rank by cap
#6
In circulation
71.55 B USDC
Record price
$1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Nov 1, 2026 16:54.

Optimism against USD Coin

Optimism (OP)USD Coin (USDC)
TickerOPUSDC
NetworkOptimismBASE
Fees are paid inETH—
In circulation2.29 B OP71.55 B USDC
Market cap$261.51 M$71.55 B
Rank by cap#145#6
Type—token
Launched—2018
Built by—Circle
Supply cap—no cap

Daily moves of OP and USDC over 90 days line up at 0.04 — they travel apart.

Common questions: OP Optimism → USDC BASE

What rate does OP Optimism to USDC BASE run at?
As of Nov 1, 2026 17:19 it is 1 OP Optimism = 0.114989 USDC BASE. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.114985.
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 OP Optimism, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does OP Optimism to USDC BASE take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Optimism confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is.
Which network will USDC BASE arrive in?
The payout leaves in BASE. 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 OP Optimism to USDC BASE rate do this month?
The month came in at minus 7.27%. Low 0.101148, high 0.158592, middle 0.127104 USDC BASE per OP Optimism.
Can I go back, USDC BASE to OP Optimism?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDC BASE = 8.7403 OP Optimism. The link sits right under the calculator.

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