Swap USD Coin (USDC Optimism) for Cardano (ADA)
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
- 200 USDC Optimism ≈ $199.92
- Payout network
- Cardano
- 24 hours
- −0.37%
The direction runs at 5.1028 ADA per USDC Optimism, or 0.195972 USDC Optimism per ADA. Market over 24 hours: USDC Optimism against ADA minus 0.37%. The week added plus 8.98%.
The weekly corridor ran from 4.6536 to 5.2334 ADA, a spread of 12.46%. A single order takes 200 to 10,000,000 USDC Optimism. In dollars that is roughly $199.92.
By market cap USD Coin sits 6th ($73.69 B) and Cardano 19th ($7.37 B). Daily moves of USDC and ADA over 90 days line up at 0 (they travel apart).
Who takes the USDC Optimism → ADA route
- Entering ADA from dollarsFrom USDC you step into Cardano directly, with no coin in between: over the past month ADA moved +12.64%.
- Fuel for CardanoWithout Cardano nothing moves in Cardano — every transfer and every contract call is paid in it.
- Different basketsDaily moves of USDC and ADA over 90 days line up at 0 (they travel apart) — the looser the link, the less a portfolio depends on one coin.
USDC Optimism → ADA rate and amounts
1 USDC Optimism = 5.1028 ADA
1 ADA = 0.195972 USDC Optimism
Send USDC Optimism — receive ADA
| USDC Optimism | ADA |
|---|---|
| 200 | 1,020.55 |
| 1,000 | 5,102.76 |
| 2,000 | 10,205.53 |
| 10,000 | 51,027.64 |
| 20,000 | 102,055.28 |
| 100,000 | 510,276.4 |
Need ADA — send this much USDC Optimism
| ADA | USDC Optimism |
|---|---|
| 2,000 | 391.9444 |
| 5,000 | 979.8611 |
| 20,000 | 3,919.44 |
| 50,000 | 9,798.61 |
| 200,000 | 39,194.44 |
| 500,000 | 97,986.11 |
How the USDC Optimism → ADA order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 200 USDC Optimism.
- Enter a ADA address in Cardano and a way to reach you.
- Send USDC Optimism in Optimism for exactly the amount stated in the order.
- Once the network confirms your transfer, Cardano leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending USDC Optimism
- The address network is Cardano. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 200 USDC Optimism.
- 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 USDC Optimism to ADA rate has been
high 5.2334 ADAlow 4.6536 ADA
Sep 10, 2026 08:42Sep 17, 2026 08:42
high 5.7411 ADAlow 4.3644 ADA
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 6.9562 ADAlow 4.3644 ADA
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 6.9562 ADAlow 1.0799 ADA
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- −0.37%
- Week
- +8.98%
- Weekly high
- 5.2334 ADA
- Weekly low
- 4.6536 ADA
- Spread
- 12.46%
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 USDC Optimism/ADA travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 5.2334 | 5.1026 | 5.1514 | −0.37% |
| Week | 5.2334 | 4.6536 | 4.8815 | +8.98% |
| Month | 5.7411 | 4.3644 | 4.8551 | −11.23% |
| Quarter | 6.9562 | 4.3644 | 5.5649 | −16.62% |
Figures are in ADA per unit sent, from market data.
Daily USDC Optimism → ADA rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 5.0963 ADA | −0.41% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5.1174 ADA | +6.73% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 4.7949 ADA | −2.34% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 4.9097 ADA | +1.8% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 4.8227 ADA | −0.52% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 4.8479 ADA | −0.8% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 4.8872 ADA | +3.57% |
The numbers on USDC and ADA
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
Cardano ADA- Price
- $0.196338
- 24 hours
- +0.36%
- Week
- −8.1%
- Market cap
- $7.37 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $413.74 M
- Rank by cap
- #19
- In circulation
- 37.52 B ADA
- Record price
- $3.09
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 08:24.
USD Coin against Cardano
| USD Coin (USDC) | Cardano (ADA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | USDC | ADA |
| Type | token | coin of its own network |
| Network | Optimism | — |
| Fees are paid in | ETH | — |
| Launched | 2018 | 2017 |
| Built by | Circle | Charles Hoskinson |
| Supply cap | no cap | 45 B ADA |
| In circulation | 73.72 B USDC | 37.52 B ADA |
| Market cap | $73.69 B | $7.37 B |
| Rank by cap | #6 | #19 |
| Consensus | — | Proof of Stake (Ouroboros) |
| Block | — | ~20 sec |
| Privacy | — | transfers are public |
Daily moves of USDC and ADA over 90 days line up at 0 — they travel apart.
Common questions: USDC Optimism → ADA
What rate does USDC Optimism to ADA run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 08:38 it is 1 USDC Optimism = 5.1028 ADA. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $1.00.
What amounts does USDC Optimism → ADA accept?
From 200 to 10,000,000 USDC Optimism per order. The lower limit is roughly $199.92.
Where does the 200 USDC Optimism floor come from?
Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 200 USDC Optimism 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 USDC Optimism, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does USDC Optimism to ADA 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 ADA arrive in?
Cardano leaves in its own Cardano network — a plain ADA address is all you need.
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 USDC Optimism to ADA rate do this month?
The month came in at minus 11.23%. Low 4.3644, high 5.7411, middle 4.8551 ADA per USDC Optimism.
Can I go back, ADA to USDC Optimism?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ADA = 0.197553 USDC Optimism. The link sits right under the calculator.
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