Swap Tether (USDT Optimism) for Ethereum Classic (ETC)
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 18, 2026 01:58
- Orders from
- 200 USDT Optimism ≈ $199.86
- Payout network
- Ethereum Classic
- 24 hours
- −2.53%
The direction runs at 0.134611 ETC per USDT Optimism, or 7.4288 USDT Optimism per ETC. Market over 24 hours: USDT Optimism against ETC minus 2.53%. The week added plus 3.26%.
The weekly corridor ran from 0.125 to 0.140361 ETC, a spread of 12.29%. A single order takes 200 to 10,000,000 USDT Optimism. In dollars that is roughly $199.86.
By market cap Tether sits 3th ($183.32 B) and Ethereum Classic 69th ($1.17 B). Daily moves of USDT and ETC over 90 days line up at -0.04 (they travel apart).
Who takes the USDT Optimism → ETC route
- Entering ETC from dollarsFrom USDT you step into Ethereum Classic directly, with no coin in between: over the past month ETC moved +19.3%.
- Fuel for Ethereum ClassicWithout Ethereum Classic nothing moves in Ethereum Classic — every transfer and every contract call is paid in it.
- Different basketsDaily moves of USDT and ETC over 90 days line up at -0.04 (they travel apart) — the looser the link, the less a portfolio depends on one coin.
USDT Optimism → ETC rate and amounts
1 USDT Optimism = 0.134611 ETC
1 ETC = 7.4288 USDT Optimism
Send USDT Optimism — receive ETC
| USDT Optimism | ETC |
|---|---|
| 200 | 26.9222 |
| 1,000 | 134.6111 |
| 2,000 | 269.2222 |
| 10,000 | 1,346.11 |
| 20,000 | 2,692.22 |
| 100,000 | 13,461.11 |
Need ETC — send this much USDT Optimism
| ETC | USDT Optimism |
|---|---|
| 50 | 371.4403 |
| 100 | 742.8807 |
| 500 | 3,714.4 |
| 1,000 | 7,428.81 |
| 5,000 | 37,144.03 |
| 10,000 | 74,288.07 |
How the USDT Optimism → ETC order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 200 USDT Optimism.
- Enter a ETC address in Ethereum Classic and a way to reach you.
- Send USDT Optimism in Optimism for exactly the amount stated in the order.
- Once the network confirms your transfer, Ethereum Classic leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending USDT Optimism
- The address network is Ethereum Classic. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 200 USDT 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 USDT Optimism to ETC rate has been
high 0.140361 ETClow 0.125 ETC
Sep 11, 2026 02:00Sep 18, 2026 02:00
high 0.164391 ETClow 0.116127 ETC
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 0.164391 ETClow 0.116127 ETC
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 0.164391 ETClow 0.0476451 ETC
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- −2.53%
- Week
- +3.26%
- Weekly high
- 0.140361 ETC
- Weekly low
- 0.125 ETC
- Spread
- 12.29%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 18, 2026 01:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far USDT Optimism/ETC travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.137138 | 0.133985 | 0.135258 | −2.53% |
| Week | 0.140361 | 0.125 | 0.133238 | +3.26% |
| Month | 0.164391 | 0.116127 | 0.133929 | −16.19% |
| Quarter | 0.164391 | 0.116127 | 0.14203 | −2.34% |
Figures are in ETC per unit sent, from market data.
Daily USDT Optimism → ETC rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 0.135349 ETC | −2.6% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 0.138967 ETC | +5.14% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 0.132179 ETC | −1.69% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 0.134449 ETC | +2.33% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 0.131391 ETC | +0.18% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 0.131152 ETC | −0.63% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 0.131987 ETC | +5.81% |
The numbers on USDT and ETC
Tether USDT- Price
- $0.999311
- 24 hours
- −0.01%
- Week
- 0%
- Market cap
- $183.32 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $50.47 B
- Rank by cap
- #3
- In circulation
- 183.44 B USDT
- Record price
- $1.32
Ethereum Classic ETC- Price
- $7.41
- 24 hours
- +2.59%
- Week
- −3.9%
- Market cap
- $1.17 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $48.12 M
- Rank by cap
- #69
- In circulation
- 158.2 M ETC
- Record price
- $167.09
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 18, 2026 01:24.
Tether against Ethereum Classic
| Tether (USDT) | Ethereum Classic (ETC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | USDT | ETC |
| Type | token | coin of its own network |
| Network | Optimism | — |
| Fees are paid in | ETH | — |
| Launched | 2014 | 2015 |
| Built by | Tether Limited | — |
| Supply cap | no cap | — |
| In circulation | 183.44 B USDT | 158.2 M ETC |
| Market cap | $183.32 B | $1.17 B |
| Rank by cap | #3 | #69 |
| Consensus | — | Proof of Work (Etchash) |
| Privacy | — | transfers are public |
Daily moves of USDT and ETC over 90 days line up at -0.04 — they travel apart.
Common questions: USDT Optimism → ETC
What rate does USDT Optimism to ETC run at?
As of Sep 18, 2026 01:58 it is 1 USDT Optimism = 0.134611 ETC. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.997468.
What amounts does USDT Optimism → ETC accept?
From 200 to 10,000,000 USDT Optimism per order. The lower limit is roughly $199.86.
Where does the 200 USDT Optimism floor come from?
Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 200 USDT 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 USDT Optimism, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does USDT Optimism to ETC 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 ETC arrive in?
Ethereum Classic leaves in its own Ethereum Classic network — a plain ETC 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 Optimism to ETC rate do this month?
The month came in at minus 16.19%. Low 0.116127, high 0.164391, middle 0.133929 ETC per USDT Optimism.
Can I go back, ETC to USDT Optimism?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ETC = 7.4885 USDT Optimism. The link sits right under the calculator.
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