Swap USD Coin (USDC Optimism) for Zcash (ZEC)
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 12:13
- Orders from
- 200 USDC Optimism ≈ $199.91
- Payout network
- Zcash
- 24 hours
- −14.34%
Today USDC Optimism goes for 0.000725226 ZEC, and ZEC goes for 1,378.88 USDC Optimism. Market over 24 hours: USDC Optimism against ZEC minus 14.34%. The week added minus 10.26%.
The weekly corridor ran from 0.000724785 to 0.00094062 ZEC, a spread of 29.78%. A single order takes 200 to 10,000,000 USDC Optimism. In dollars that is roughly $199.91.
By market cap USD Coin sits 6th ($73.6 B) and Zcash 9th ($23.38 B). Daily moves of USDC and ZEC over 90 days line up at 0.03 (they travel apart).
Who takes the USDC Optimism → ZEC route
- Entering ZEC from dollarsFrom USDC you step into Zcash directly, with no coin in between: over the past month ZEC moved +165.41%.
- Shielded transfersZcash has a mode in which transfer details never reach the public ledger.
- Different basketsDaily moves of USDC and ZEC over 90 days line up at 0.03 (they travel apart) — the looser the link, the less a portfolio depends on one coin.
USDC Optimism → ZEC rate and amounts
1 USDC Optimism = 0.000725226 ZEC
1 ZEC = 1,378.88 USDC Optimism
Send USDC Optimism — receive ZEC
| USDC Optimism | ZEC |
|---|---|
| 200 | 0.145045 |
| 1,000 | 0.725226 |
| 2,000 | 1.4505 |
| 10,000 | 7.2523 |
| 20,000 | 14.5045 |
| 100,000 | 72.5226 |
Need ZEC — send this much USDC Optimism
| ZEC | USDC Optimism |
|---|---|
| 0.2 | 275.7761 |
| 0.5 | 689.4402 |
| 2 | 2,757.76 |
| 5 | 6,894.4 |
| 20 | 27,577.61 |
| 50 | 68,944.02 |
How the USDC Optimism → ZEC order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 200 USDC Optimism.
- Enter a ZEC address in Zcash 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, Zcash leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending USDC Optimism
- The address network is Zcash. 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 ZEC rate has been
high 0.00094062 ZEClow 0.000724785 ZEC
Sep 10, 2026 12:18Sep 17, 2026 12:18
high 0.00196593 ZEClow 0.000732818 ZEC
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 0.00265746 ZEClow 0.000732818 ZEC
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 0.020578 ZEClow 0.000732818 ZEC
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- −14.34%
- Week
- −10.26%
- Weekly high
- 0.00094062 ZEC
- Weekly low
- 0.000724785 ZEC
- Spread
- 29.78%
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 USDC Optimism/ZEC travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.000847859 | 0.000724785 | 0.000777 | −14.34% |
| Week | 0.00094062 | 0.000724785 | 0.000866016 | −10.26% |
| Month | 0.00196593 | 0.000732818 | 0.00115751 | −62.33% |
| Quarter | 0.00265746 | 0.000732818 | 0.00177864 | −66.6% |
Figures are in ZEC per unit sent, from market data.
Daily USDC Optimism → ZEC rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 0.000732818 ZEC | −18.63% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 0.000900591 ZEC | +4.81% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 0.000859232 ZEC | −8.65% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 0.00094062 ZEC | +5.52% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 0.000891406 ZEC | +3.82% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 0.000858627 ZEC | −7.27% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 0.000925988 ZEC | +15.23% |
The numbers on USDC and ZEC
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
Zcash ZEC- Price
- $1,380.16
- 24 hours
- +16.72%
- Week
- +11.4%
- Market cap
- $23.38 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $2.66 B
- Rank by cap
- #9
- In circulation
- 16.93 M ZEC
- Record price
- $3,191.93
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 11:54.
USD Coin against Zcash
| USD Coin (USDC) | Zcash (ZEC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | USDC | ZEC |
| Type | token | coin of its own network |
| Network | Optimism | — |
| Fees are paid in | ETH | — |
| Launched | 2018 | 2016 |
| Built by | Circle | Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn |
| Supply cap | no cap | 21 M ZEC |
| In circulation | 73.64 B USDC | 16.93 M ZEC |
| Market cap | $73.6 B | $23.38 B |
| Rank by cap | #6 | #9 |
| Consensus | — | Proof of Work (Equihash) |
| Block | — | ~1.3 min |
| Privacy | — | optional |
Daily moves of USDC and ZEC over 90 days line up at 0.03 — they travel apart.
Common questions: USDC Optimism → ZEC
What rate does USDC Optimism to ZEC run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 12:13 it is 1 USDC Optimism = 0.000725226 ZEC. 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 → ZEC accept?
From 200 to 10,000,000 USDC Optimism per order. The lower limit is roughly $199.91.
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 ZEC 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 ZEC arrive in?
Zcash leaves in its own Zcash network — a plain ZEC 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 ZEC rate do this month?
The month came in at minus 62.33%. Low 0.000732818, high 0.00196593, middle 0.00115751 ZEC per USDC Optimism.
Can a USDC Optimism to ZEC swap be traced?
Transfers in public networks sit in the explorer for anyone to read. Privacy coins close that off: Monero always, Zcash and Dash when a shielded transfer is chosen.
Can I go back, ZEC to USDC Optimism?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ZEC = 1,387.89 USDC Optimism. The link sits right under the calculator.
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