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 Sep 17, 2026 13:18
- Payout network
- BASE
- 24 hours
- +7.25%
You get
USDC BASE
Start the order
USDC BASE
The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.
The direction runs at 0.0970436 USDC BASE per OP Optimism, or 10.3046 OP Optimism per USDC BASE. Market over 24 hours: OP Optimism against USDC BASE plus 7.25%. The week added minus 0.7%.
The weekly corridor ran from 0.0915481 to 0.103757 USDC BASE, a spread of 13.34%.
The payout leaves in the BASE network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Optimism sits 164th ($225.79 M) and USD Coin 6th ($73.6 B). Daily moves of OP and USDC over 90 days line up at 0.01 (they travel apart).
Who takes the OP Optimism → USDC BASE route
- Sitting out the swingsOP moved +13.29% 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 = 0.0970436 USDC BASE
1 USDC BASE = 10.3046 OP Optimism
Send OP Optimism — receive USDC BASE
| OP Optimism | USDC BASE |
|---|---|
| 200 | 19.4087 |
| 1,000 | 97.0436 |
| 5,000 | 485.2179 |
| 50,000 | 4,852.18 |
| 200,000 | 19,408.72 |
| 1,000,000 | 97,043.58 |
Need USDC BASE — send this much OP Optimism
| USDC BASE | OP Optimism |
|---|---|
| 20 | 206.093 |
| 100 | 1,030.46 |
| 500 | 5,152.32 |
| 5,000 | 51,523.24 |
| 20,000 | 206,092.98 |
| 100,000 | 1,030,464.88 |
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 OP Optimism | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 0.0970436 | 2,157.5 OP Optimism | ≈ $0.029 | medium |
| Solana | 0.0970436 | 2,157.5 OP Optimism | ≈ $0.0005 | fast |
| Polygon | 0.0970436 | 2,157.5 OP Optimism | ≈ $0.0017 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 0.0970436 | — | ≈ $0.0032 | fast |
| BASE open now | 0.0970436 | — | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 0.0970436 | — | ≈ $0.0024 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 0.0970436 | — | ≈ < $0.0001 | fast |
| NEAR | 0.0970436 | — | — | — |
| Optimism | 0.0970436 | — | ≈ $0.00017 | fast |
| XLM | 0.0970436 | — | — | — |
How the OP Optimism → USDC BASE order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator and press the exchange button.
- Enter a USDC address in BASE and a way to reach you.
- Send OP Optimism in Optimism 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 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 0.103757 USDC BASElow 0.0915481 USDC BASE
Sep 10, 2026 13:21Sep 17, 2026 13:21
high 0.112176 USDC BASElow 0.0820366 USDC BASE
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 0.112176 USDC BASElow 0.0820366 USDC BASE
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 0.832534 USDC BASElow 0.0820366 USDC BASE
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- +7.25%
- Week
- −0.7%
- Weekly high
- 0.103757 USDC BASE
- Weekly low
- 0.0915481 USDC BASE
- Spread
- 13.34%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 11:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far OP Optimism/USDC BASE travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.0972576 | 0.0915481 | 0.0941918 | +7.25% |
| Week | 0.103757 | 0.0915481 | 0.096552 | −0.7% |
| Month | 0.112176 | 0.0820366 | 0.0982219 | +13.3% |
| Quarter | 0.112176 | 0.0820366 | 0.0966138 | −12.6% |
Figures are in USDC BASE per unit sent, from market data.
Daily OP Optimism → USDC BASE rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 0.0954255 USDC BASE | +1.76% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 0.0937752 USDC BASE | −8.3% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 0.102265 USDC BASE | +7.89% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 0.0947861 USDC BASE | −1.03% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 0.0957694 USDC BASE | +0.31% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 0.0954723 USDC BASE | +1.81% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 0.0937764 USDC BASE | −5.78% |
The numbers on OP and USDC
Optimism OP- Price
- $0.098114
- 24 hours
- +7.23%
- Week
- −1.8%
- Market cap
- $225.79 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $62.57 M
- Rank by cap
- #164
- In circulation
- 2.3 B OP
- Record price
- $4.84
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $0.999551
- 24 hours
- −0.01%
- Week
- 0%
- Market cap
- $73.6 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $18.23 B
- Rank by cap
- #6
- In circulation
- 73.64 B USDC
- Record price
- $1.04
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 11:54.
Optimism against USD Coin
| Optimism (OP) | USD Coin (USDC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | OP | USDC |
| Network | Optimism | BASE |
| Fees are paid in | ETH | — |
| In circulation | 2.3 B OP | 73.64 B USDC |
| Market cap | $225.79 M | $73.6 B |
| Rank by cap | #164 | #6 |
| Type | — | token |
| Launched | — | 2018 |
| Built by | — | Circle |
| Supply cap | — | no cap |
Daily moves of OP and USDC over 90 days line up at 0.01 — they travel apart.
Common questions: OP Optimism → USDC BASE
What rate does OP Optimism to USDC BASE run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 13:18 it is 1 OP Optimism = 0.0970436 USDC BASE. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.097.
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 plus 13.3%. Low 0.0820366, high 0.112176, middle 0.0982219 USDC BASE per OP Optimism.
Can I go back, USDC BASE to OP Optimism?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDC BASE = 10.3565 OP Optimism. The link sits right under the calculator.
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