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 Sep 17, 2026 09:48
- Payout network
- Tezos
- 24 hours
- −0.81%
The direction runs at 4.0355 XTZ per USDC Optimism, or 0.247798 USDC Optimism per XTZ. Market over 24 hours: USDC Optimism against XTZ minus 0.81%. The week added plus 2.78%.
The weekly corridor ran from 3.3433 to 4.1395 XTZ, a spread of 23.82%.
By market cap USD Coin sits 6th ($73.69 B) and Tezos 146th ($271.62 M). Daily moves of USDC and XTZ over 90 days line up at 0.01 (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 +24.22%.
- 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 0.01 (they travel apart) — the looser the link, the less a portfolio depends on one coin.
USDC Optimism → XTZ rate and amounts
1 USDC Optimism = 4.0355 XTZ
1 XTZ = 0.247798 USDC Optimism
Send USDC Optimism — receive XTZ
| USDC Optimism | XTZ |
|---|---|
| 20 | 80.7109 |
| 100 | 403.5545 |
| 500 | 2,017.77 |
| 5,000 | 20,177.72 |
| 20,000 | 80,710.89 |
| 100,000 | 403,554.46 |
Need XTZ — send this much USDC Optimism
| XTZ | USDC Optimism |
|---|---|
| 50 | 12.3899 |
| 200 | 49.5596 |
| 1,000 | 247.798 |
| 10,000 | 2,477.98 |
| 50,000 | 12,389.9 |
| 200,000 | 49,559.61 |
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 4.1395 XTZlow 3.3433 XTZ
Sep 10, 2026 09:50Sep 17, 2026 09:50
high 5.0157 XTZlow 3.5221 XTZ
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 5.1398 XTZlow 3.5221 XTZ
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 5.1398 XTZlow 1.2613 XTZ
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- −0.81%
- Week
- +2.78%
- Weekly high
- 4.1395 XTZ
- Weekly low
- 3.3433 XTZ
- Spread
- 23.82%
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/XTZ travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 4.1395 | 3.9843 | 4.0625 | −0.81% |
| Week | 4.1395 | 3.3433 | 3.8347 | +2.78% |
| Month | 5.0157 | 3.5221 | 4.2988 | −19.5% |
| Quarter | 5.1398 | 3.5221 | 4.5011 | −6.52% |
Figures are in XTZ per unit sent, from market data.
Daily USDC Optimism → XTZ rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 4.0375 XTZ | +0.9% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 4.0016 XTZ | +9.17% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 3.6654 XTZ | +4.07% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 3.5221 XTZ | −6.14% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 3.7526 XTZ | −5.85% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 3.9859 XTZ | +0.86% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 3.9521 XTZ | +4.03% |
The numbers on USDC and XTZ
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
Tezos XTZ- Price
- $0.247671
- 24 hours
- +0.8%
- Week
- −3.5%
- Market cap
- $271.62 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $6.83 M
- Rank by cap
- #146
- In circulation
- 1.1 B XTZ
- Record price
- $9.12
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 08:24.
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 | 73.72 B USDC | 1.1 B XTZ |
| Market cap | $73.69 B | $271.62 M |
| Rank by cap | #6 | #146 |
| Consensus | — | Liquid Proof of Stake |
| Privacy | — | transfers are public |
Daily moves of USDC and XTZ over 90 days line up at 0.01 — they travel apart.
Common questions: USDC Optimism → XTZ
What rate does USDC Optimism to XTZ run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 09:48 it is 1 USDC Optimism = 4.0355 XTZ. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.999487.
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 minus 19.5%. Low 3.5221, high 5.0157, middle 4.2988 XTZ per USDC Optimism.
Can I go back, XTZ to USDC Optimism?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 XTZ = 0.249796 USDC Optimism. The link sits right under the calculator.
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