Swap Tether (USDT Arbitrum) 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 20:13
- Orders from
- 100 USDT Arbitrum ≈ $99.92
- Payout network
- Cardano
- 24 hours
- −5.21%
One USDT Arbitrum buys 4.9448 ADA right now; the other way round, 1 ADA is 0.202233 USDT Arbitrum. Market over 24 hours: USDT Arbitrum against ADA minus 5.21%. The week added plus 5.37%.
The weekly corridor ran from 4.6756 to 5.232 ADA, a spread of 11.9%. A single order takes 100 to 10,000,000 USDT Arbitrum. In dollars that is roughly $99.92.
By market cap Tether sits 3th ($183.3 B) and Cardano 19th ($7.58 B). Daily moves of USDT and ADA over 90 days line up at 0.05 (they travel apart).
Who takes the USDT Arbitrum → ADA route
- Entering ADA from dollarsFrom USDT 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 USDT and ADA over 90 days line up at 0.05 (they travel apart) — the looser the link, the less a portfolio depends on one coin.
USDT Arbitrum → ADA rate and amounts
1 USDT Arbitrum = 4.9448 ADA
1 ADA = 0.202233 USDT Arbitrum
Send USDT Arbitrum — receive ADA
| USDT Arbitrum | ADA |
|---|---|
| 100 | 494.4782 |
| 500 | 2,472.39 |
| 2,000 | 9,889.56 |
| 5,000 | 24,723.91 |
| 20,000 | 98,895.64 |
| 100,000 | 494,478.2 |
Need ADA — send this much USDT Arbitrum
| ADA | USDT Arbitrum |
|---|---|
| 500 | 101.1167 |
| 2,000 | 404.4668 |
| 5,000 | 1,011.17 |
| 20,000 | 4,044.67 |
| 50,000 | 10,111.67 |
| 200,000 | 40,446.68 |
How the USDT Arbitrum → ADA order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 100 USDT Arbitrum.
- Enter a ADA address in Cardano and a way to reach you.
- Send USDT Arbitrum in Arbitrum One 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 USDT Arbitrum
- The address network is Cardano. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 100 USDT Arbitrum.
- 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 USDT Arbitrum to ADA rate has been
high 5.232 ADAlow 4.6756 ADA
Sep 10, 2026 20:16Sep 17, 2026 20:16
high 5.7387 ADAlow 4.3641 ADA
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 6.9531 ADAlow 4.3641 ADA
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 6.9531 ADAlow 1.0806 ADA
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- −5.21%
- Week
- +5.37%
- Weekly high
- 5.232 ADA
- Weekly low
- 4.6756 ADA
- Spread
- 11.9%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 18:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far USDT Arbitrum/ADA travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 5.232 | 4.9781 | 5.0985 | −5.21% |
| Week | 5.232 | 4.6756 | 4.8984 | +5.37% |
| Month | 5.7387 | 4.3641 | 4.8547 | −11.23% |
| Quarter | 6.9531 | 4.3641 | 5.5632 | −16.62% |
Figures are in ADA per unit sent, from market data.
Daily USDT Arbitrum → ADA rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 5.0942 ADA | −0.43% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5.116 ADA | +6.7% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 4.7949 ADA | −2.32% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 4.9089 ADA | +1.79% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 4.8225 ADA | −0.52% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 4.8478 ADA | −0.79% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 4.8863 ADA | +3.57% |
The numbers on USDT and ADA
Tether USDT- Price
- $0.999248
- 24 hours
- −0.03%
- Week
- −0.1%
- Market cap
- $183.3 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $62.39 B
- Rank by cap
- #3
- In circulation
- 183.44 B USDT
- Record price
- $1.32
Cardano ADA- Price
- $0.202151
- 24 hours
- +5.46%
- Week
- −4.3%
- Market cap
- $7.58 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $444.5 M
- Rank by cap
- #19
- In circulation
- 37.52 B ADA
- Record price
- $3.09
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 18:54.
Tether against Cardano
| Tether (USDT) | Cardano (ADA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | USDT | ADA |
| Type | token | coin of its own network |
| Network | Arbitrum One | — |
| Fees are paid in | ETH | — |
| Launched | 2014 | 2017 |
| Built by | Tether Limited | Charles Hoskinson |
| Supply cap | no cap | 45 B ADA |
| In circulation | 183.44 B USDT | 37.52 B ADA |
| Market cap | $183.3 B | $7.58 B |
| Rank by cap | #3 | #19 |
| Consensus | — | Proof of Stake (Ouroboros) |
| Block | — | ~20 sec |
| Privacy | — | transfers are public |
Daily moves of USDT and ADA over 90 days line up at 0.05 — they travel apart.
Common questions: USDT Arbitrum → ADA
What rate does USDT Arbitrum to ADA run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 20:13 it is 1 USDT Arbitrum = 4.9448 ADA. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.999593.
What amounts does USDT Arbitrum → ADA accept?
From 100 to 10,000,000 USDT Arbitrum per order. The lower limit is roughly $99.92.
Where does the 100 USDT Arbitrum floor come from?
Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 100 USDT Arbitrum 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 USDT Arbitrum, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does USDT Arbitrum to ADA take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Arbitrum One 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 USDT Arbitrum to ADA rate do this month?
The month came in at minus 11.23%. Low 4.3641, high 5.7387, middle 4.8547 ADA per USDT Arbitrum.
Can I go back, ADA to USDT Arbitrum?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ADA = 0.203864 USDT Arbitrum. The link sits right under the calculator.
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