Swap Tether (USDT Optimism) for Stellar (XLM)
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 10:13
- Payout network
- Stellar
- 24 hours
- −3.08%
One USDT Optimism buys 5.4668 XLM right now; the other way round, 1 XLM is 0.182921 USDT Optimism. Market over 24 hours: USDT Optimism against XLM minus 3.08%. The week added minus 1.54%.
The weekly corridor ran from 5.1037 to 5.7512 XLM, a spread of 12.69%.
Exchange wallets usually ask for a Memo — copy it from the recipient side before you start. By market cap Tether sits 3th ($183.29 B) and Stellar 20th ($6.35 B). Daily moves of USDT and XLM over 90 days line up at 0.13 (they travel apart).
Who takes the USDT Optimism → XLM route
- Entering XLM from dollarsFrom USDT you step into Stellar directly, with no coin in between: over the past month XLM moved +15.35%.
- Fast paymentsA block in Stellar closes in about 5 sec, which is why Stellar is used for moving money rather than holding it.
- Different basketsDaily moves of USDT and XLM over 90 days line up at 0.13 (they travel apart) — the looser the link, the less a portfolio depends on one coin.
USDT Optimism → XLM rate and amounts
1 USDT Optimism = 5.4668 XLM
1 XLM = 0.182921 USDT Optimism
Send USDT Optimism — receive XLM
| USDT Optimism | XLM |
|---|---|
| 20 | 109.3369 |
| 100 | 546.6845 |
| 500 | 2,733.42 |
| 5,000 | 27,334.22 |
| 20,000 | 109,336.9 |
| 100,000 | 546,684.48 |
Need XLM — send this much USDT Optimism
| XLM | USDT Optimism |
|---|---|
| 100 | 18.2921 |
| 500 | 91.4604 |
| 2,000 | 365.8417 |
| 20,000 | 3,658.42 |
| 100,000 | 18,292.09 |
| 500,000 | 91,460.43 |
How the USDT Optimism → XLM order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator and press the exchange button.
- Enter a XLM address in Stellar and a way to reach you. Receiving to an exchange? Add the Memo, or the payment will hang.
- Send USDT Optimism in Optimism for exactly the amount stated in the order.
- Once the network confirms your transfer, Stellar leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending USDT Optimism
- The address network is Stellar. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- If the receiving wallet asks for a Memo, put it in the order.
- 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 XLM rate has been
high 5.7512 XLMlow 5.1037 XLM
Sep 10, 2026 10:16Sep 17, 2026 10:16
high 6.4591 XLMlow 4.9542 XLM
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 6.4591 XLMlow 4.2624 XLM
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 6.97 XLMlow 2.4399 XLM
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- −3.08%
- Week
- −1.54%
- Weekly high
- 5.7512 XLM
- Weekly low
- 5.1037 XLM
- Spread
- 12.69%
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 USDT Optimism/XLM travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 5.7512 | 5.4127 | 5.6068 | −3.08% |
| Week | 5.7512 | 5.1037 | 5.5114 | −1.54% |
| Month | 6.4591 | 4.9542 | 5.5217 | −13.32% |
| Quarter | 6.4591 | 4.2624 | 5.53 | +28.58% |
Figures are in XLM per unit sent, from market data.
Daily USDT Optimism → XLM rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 5.4807 XLM | −3.48% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5.6785 XLM | +8.83% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 5.2177 XLM | −7.5% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 5.6405 XLM | +1.52% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 5.5562 XLM | −0.94% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 5.6087 XLM | −2% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 5.7229 XLM | +3.7% |
The numbers on USDT and XLM
Tether USDT- Price
- $0.999181
- 24 hours
- −0.02%
- Week
- 0%
- Market cap
- $183.29 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $60.43 B
- Rank by cap
- #3
- In circulation
- 183.44 B USDT
- Record price
- $1.32
Stellar XLM- Price
- $0.182244
- 24 hours
- +3.16%
- Week
- +1.4%
- Market cap
- $6.35 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $267.34 M
- Rank by cap
- #20
- In circulation
- 34.85 B XLM
- Record price
- $0.875563
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 08:24.
Tether against Stellar
| Tether (USDT) | Stellar (XLM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | USDT | XLM |
| Type | token | coin of its own network |
| Network | Optimism | — |
| Fees are paid in | ETH | — |
| Launched | 2014 | 2014 |
| Built by | Tether Limited | Jed McCaleb, Joyce Kim |
| Supply cap | no cap | 50 B XLM |
| In circulation | 183.44 B USDT | 34.85 B XLM |
| Market cap | $183.29 B | $6.35 B |
| Rank by cap | #3 | #20 |
| Consensus | — | Stellar Consensus Protocol |
| Block | — | ~5 sec |
| Privacy | — | transfers are public |
Daily moves of USDT and XLM over 90 days line up at 0.13 — they travel apart.
Common questions: USDT Optimism → XLM
What rate does USDT Optimism to XLM run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 10:13 it is 1 USDT Optimism = 5.4668 XLM. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.9963.
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 XLM 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 XLM arrive in?
Stellar leaves in its own Stellar network — a plain XLM address is all you need. Some exchanges and wallets also need a Memo.
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 XLM rate do this month?
The month came in at minus 13.32%. Low 4.9542, high 6.4591, middle 5.5217 XLM per USDT Optimism.
Can I go back, XLM to USDT Optimism?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 XLM = 0.184396 USDT Optimism. The link sits right under the calculator.
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