Swap USD Coin (USDC Optimism) for Tezos (XTZ)
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 16:44
- Payout network
- Tezos
- 24 hours
- +0.8%
The direction runs at 3.9005 XTZ per USDC Optimism, or 0.256376 USDC Optimism per XTZ. Market over 24 hours: USDC Optimism against XTZ plus 0.8%. The week added plus 12.33%.
The weekly corridor ran from 3.468 to 3.9561 XTZ, a spread of 14.07%.
By market cap USD Coin sits 6th ($71.58 B) and Tezos 141th ($279.82 M). Daily moves of USDC and XTZ over 90 days line up at 0.04 (they travel apart).
Who takes the USDC Optimism → XTZ route
- Entering XTZ from dollarsFrom USDC you step into Tezos directly, with no coin in between: over the past month XTZ moved −21.97%.
- Fuel for TezosWithout Tezos nothing moves in Tezos — every transfer and every contract call is paid in it.
- Different basketsDaily moves of USDC and XTZ over 90 days line up at 0.04 (they travel apart) — the looser the link, the less a portfolio depends on one coin.
USDC Optimism → XTZ rate and amounts
1 USDC Optimism = 3.9005 XTZ
1 XTZ = 0.256376 USDC Optimism
Send USDC Optimism — receive XTZ
| USDC Optimism | XTZ |
|---|---|
| 10 | 39.0051 |
| 50 | 195.0257 |
| 500 | 1,950.26 |
| 2,000 | 7,801.03 |
| 20,000 | 78,010.27 |
| 100,000 | 390,051.36 |
Need XTZ — send this much USDC Optimism
| XTZ | USDC Optimism |
|---|---|
| 50 | 12.8188 |
| 200 | 51.2753 |
| 1,000 | 256.3765 |
| 10,000 | 2,563.76 |
| 50,000 | 12,818.82 |
| 200,000 | 51,275.3 |
How the USDC Optimism → XTZ order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator and press the exchange button.
- Enter a XTZ address in Tezos 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, Tezos leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending USDC Optimism
- The address network is Tezos. 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 USDC Optimism to XTZ rate has been
high 3.9561 XTZlow 3.468 XTZ
Oct 25, 2026 16:46Nov 1, 2026 16:46
high 3.8786 XTZlow 2.9669 XTZ
Oct 1, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00
high 5.1398 XTZlow 2.7346 XTZ
Aug 2, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00
high 5.1398 XTZlow 1.4111 XTZ
Nov 1, 2025 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- +0.8%
- Week
- +12.33%
- Weekly high
- 3.9561 XTZ
- Weekly low
- 3.468 XTZ
- Spread
- 14.07%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 1, 2026 15:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far USDC Optimism/XTZ travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 3.9416 | 3.8985 | 3.9216 | +0.8% |
| Week | 3.9561 | 3.468 | 3.6942 | +12.33% |
| Month | 3.8786 | 2.9669 | 3.2963 | +22.72% |
| Quarter | 5.1398 | 2.7346 | 3.9138 | −22.89% |
Figures are in XTZ per unit sent, from market data.
Daily USDC Optimism → XTZ rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3.8749 XTZ | −0.09% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3.8786 XTZ | +9.37% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3.5462 XTZ | −0.6% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3.5676 XTZ | +0.18% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3.5612 XTZ | +1.47% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3.5095 XTZ | +4.11% |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3.3709 XTZ | +2.37% |
Daily RubyCash rate: USDC Optimism → XTZ
| Date | RubyCash rate | Market rate |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3.9164 XTZ | 3.9322 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3.9497 XTZ | 3.9416 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3.8934 XTZ | 3.9053 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3.8567 XTZ | 3.8092 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3.5362 XTZ | 3.5341 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3.5831 XTZ | 3.5747 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3.6051 XTZ | 3.5715 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3.5011 XTZ | 3.4619 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3.3996 XTZ | 3.3913 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3.3174 XTZ | 3.3106 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3.1623 XTZ | 3.1283 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3.1982 XTZ | 3.1797 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3.3256 XTZ | 3.3362 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3.3845 XTZ | 3.3923 |
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 USDC and XTZ
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $1.00
- 24 hours
- +0.01%
- Week
- +0.04%
- Market cap
- $71.58 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $5.96 B
- Rank by cap
- #6
- In circulation
- 71.58 B USDC
- Record price
- $1.04
Tezos XTZ- Price
- $0.254308
- 24 hours
- −0.78%
- Week
- −10.82%
- Market cap
- $279.82 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $2.33 M
- Rank by cap
- #141
- In circulation
- 1.1 B XTZ
- Record price
- $9.12
Source: CoinGecko, Nov 1, 2026 15:24.
USD Coin against Tezos
| USD Coin (USDC) | Tezos (XTZ) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | USDC | XTZ |
| Type | token | coin of its own network |
| Network | Optimism | — |
| Fees are paid in | ETH | — |
| Launched | 2018 | 2018 |
| Built by | Circle | Arthur Breitman, Kathleen Breitman |
| Supply cap | no cap | — |
| In circulation | 71.58 B USDC | 1.1 B XTZ |
| Market cap | $71.58 B | $279.82 M |
| Rank by cap | #6 | #141 |
| Consensus | — | Liquid Proof of Stake |
| Privacy | — | transfers are public |
Daily moves of USDC and XTZ over 90 days line up at 0.04 — they travel apart.
Common questions: USDC Optimism → XTZ
What rate does USDC Optimism to XTZ run at?
As of Nov 1, 2026 16:44 it is 1 USDC Optimism = 3.9005 XTZ. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.991932.
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 XTZ 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 XTZ arrive in?
Tezos leaves in its own Tezos network — a plain XTZ 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 XTZ rate do this month?
The month came in at plus 22.72%. Low 2.9669, high 3.8786, middle 3.2963 XTZ per USDC Optimism.
Can I go back, XTZ to USDC Optimism?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 XTZ = 0.258444 USDC Optimism. The link sits right under the calculator.
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