Swap Tether (USDT 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 03:48

Orders from: 200 USDT Optimism ≈ $199.86
Payout network: Zcash
24 hours: −17.37%

You send

USDT Optimism

You get 1.496

ZEC

Start the order

Rate: 1 USDT Optimism = 0.000747985 ZEC
From: 200 USDT Optimism
Up to: 10,000,000 USDT Optimism

The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.

The direction runs at 0.000747985 ZEC per USDT Optimism, or 1,336.93 USDT Optimism per ZEC. Market over 24 hours: USDT Optimism against ZEC minus 17.37%. The week added minus 3.43%.

The weekly corridor ran from 0.000755869 to 0.000940477 ZEC, a spread of 24.42%. 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 Zcash 10th ($22.75 B).

Who takes the USDT Optimism → ZEC route

Entering ZEC from dollarsFrom USDT you step into Zcash directly, with no coin in between and no extra fees.
Shielded transfersZcash has a mode in which transfer details never reach the public ledger.
Different basketsHolding part of the amount in Zcash loosens a portfolio's dependence on a single coin.

USDT Optimism → ZEC rate and amounts

1 USDT Optimism = 0.000747985 ZEC

1 ZEC = 1,336.93 USDT Optimism

Send USDT Optimism — receive ZEC

USDT Optimism	ZEC
200	0.149597
1,000	0.747985
2,000	1.496
10,000	7.4798
20,000	14.9597
100,000	74.7985

Need ZEC — send this much USDT Optimism

ZEC	USDT Optimism
0.2	267.3852
0.5	668.4629
2	2,673.85
5	6,684.63
20	26,738.52
50	66,846.29

How the USDT Optimism → ZEC order runs

Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 200 USDT Optimism.
Enter a ZEC address in Zcash 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, Zcash leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.

Swap USDT Optimism for ZEC

Check this before sending USDT Optimism

The address network is Zcash. 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 ZEC rate has been

Week

high 0.000940477 ZEClow 0.000755869 ZEC

Sep 10, 2026 03:52Sep 17, 2026 03:52

24 hours: −17.37%
Week: −3.43%
Weekly high: 0.000940477 ZEC
Weekly low: 0.000755869 ZEC
Spread: 24.42%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 03:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far USDT Optimism/ZEC travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	0.000905763	0.000755869	0.000826779	−17.37%
Week	0.000940477	0.000755869	0.000869844	−3.43%

Figures are in ZEC per unit sent, from market data.

The numbers on USDT and ZEC

Tether USDT

Price: $0.999319
24 hours: −0.01%
Week: 0%
Market cap: $183.32 B
24-hour turnover: $60.03 B
Rank by cap: #3
In circulation: 183.44 B USDT
Record price: $1.32

Zcash ZEC

Price: $1,343.10
24 hours: +21%
Week: +8.6%
Market cap: $22.75 B
24-hour turnover: $2.34 B
Rank by cap: #10
In circulation: 16.93 M ZEC
Record price: $3,191.93

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 03:24.

Tether against Zcash

	Tether (USDT)	Zcash (ZEC)
Ticker	USDT	ZEC
Type	token	coin of its own network
Network	Optimism	—
Fees are paid in	ETH	—
Launched	2014	2016
Built by	Tether Limited	Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn
Supply cap	no cap	21 M ZEC
In circulation	183.44 B USDT	16.93 M ZEC
Market cap	$183.32 B	$22.75 B
Rank by cap	#3	#10
Consensus	—	Proof of Work (Equihash)
Block	—	~1.3 min
Privacy	—	optional

Common questions: USDT Optimism → ZEC

What rate does USDT Optimism to ZEC run at?

As of Sep 17, 2026 03:48 it is 1 USDT Optimism = 0.000747985 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 USDT Optimism → ZEC 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 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.

Can a USDT 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 USDT Optimism?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ZEC = 1,347.67 USDT Optimism. The link sits right under the calculator.