Swap Monero (XMR) for Tether (USDT Optimism)

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 02:58

Payout network
Optimism
24 hours
−1.42%
You get 498.7832 USDT Optimism
Start the order
Rate
1 XMR = 498.7832 USDT Optimism
Up to
20,300 XMR

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

Today XMR goes for 498.7832 USDT Optimism, and USDT Optimism goes for 0.00200488 XMR. Market over 24 hours: XMR against USDT Optimism minus 1.42%. The week added minus 2.63%.

The weekly corridor ran from 490.5652 to 541.777 USDT Optimism, a spread of 10.44%.

The payout leaves in the Optimism network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Monero sits 15th ($9.28 B) and Tether 3th ($183.33 B).

Who takes the XMR → USDT Optimism route

  • Sitting out the swingsUSDT tracks the dollar: after the swap the value of your funds stops following XMR.
  • A road both waysThe USDT Optimism → XMR direction is open too, so going back into XMR takes the same route.

XMR → USDT Optimism rate and amounts

1 XMR = 498.7832 USDT Optimism
1 USDT Optimism = 0.00200488 XMR

Send XMR — receive USDT Optimism

XMRUSDT Optimism
0.0524.9392
0.299.7566
1498.7832
104,987.83
5024,939.16
20099,756.65

Need USDT Optimism — send this much XMR

USDT OptimismXMR
200.0400976
1000.200488
5001.0024
5,00010.0244
20,00040.0976
100,000200.4879

Payout network for USDT

The same USDT goes out in several networks. Rates and lower limits differ, and the fee is charged by the network itself.

NetworkPer XMRFromNetwork feeSpeed
TRON (TRC20)498.78320.267971 XMR≈ $2.3fast
Solana498.78320.267971 XMR≈ $0.00049fast
Polygon498.78320.267971 XMR≈ $0.0017fast
Arbitrum One498.78320.267971 XMR≈ $0.0031fast
TON498.78320.1 XMRlowfast
Ethereum (ERC20)498.78320.267971 XMR≈ $0.013medium
OMNI498.7832
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)498.78320.39398 XMR≈ $0.0023fast
Avalanche C-Chain498.7832≈ < $0.0001fast
NEAR498.7832
Optimism open now498.7832≈ $0.00016fast

How the XMR → USDT Optimism order runs

  1. Work out the amount in the calculator and press the exchange button.
  2. Enter a USDT address in Optimism and a way to reach you.
  3. Send XMR in Monero for exactly the amount stated in the order.
  4. Once the network confirms your transfer, Tether leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.

Swap XMR for USDT Optimism

Check this before sending XMR

  • The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
  • 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 XMR to USDT Optimism rate has been

high 541.777 USDT Optimismlow 490.5652 USDT Optimism
Sep 10, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
24 hours
−1.42%
Week
−2.63%
Weekly high
541.777 USDT Optimism
Weekly low
490.5652 USDT Optimism
Spread
10.44%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 00:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far XMR/USDT Optimism travelled, by period

PeriodHighLowMiddleNet move
24 hours508.5589490.5652501.646−1.42%
Week541.777490.5652516.7409−2.63%

Figures are in USDT Optimism per unit sent, from market data.

The numbers on XMR and USDT

Monero XMR
Price
$493.42
24 hours
−1.42%
Week
−3.5%
Market cap
$9.28 B
24-hour turnover
$103.99 M
Rank by cap
#15
In circulation
18.81 M XMR
Record price
$797.73
Tether USDT
Price
$0.99939
24 hours
−0.01%
Week
−0.1%
Market cap
$183.33 B
24-hour turnover
$59.59 B
Rank by cap
#3
In circulation
183.44 B USDT
Record price
$1.32

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 00:54.

Monero against Tether

Monero (XMR)Tether (USDT)
TickerXMRUSDT
Typecoin of its own networktoken
Launched20142014
ConsensusProof of Work (RandomX)
Block~2 min
Supply capno capno cap
Privacyalways on
In circulation18.81 M XMR183.44 B USDT
Market cap$9.28 B$183.33 B
Rank by cap#15#3
NetworkOptimism
Fees are paid inETH
Built byTether Limited

Common questions: XMR → USDT Optimism

What rate does XMR to USDT Optimism run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 02:58 it is 1 XMR = 498.7832 USDT Optimism. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $498.48.
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 XMR, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does XMR to USDT Optimism take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Monero confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is. A block in Monero closes in about 2 min.
Which network will USDT Optimism arrive in?
The payout leaves in Optimism. Make sure the receiving wallet works with that network.
Where is receiving USDT cheaper?
The cheapest is usually USDT SOL, USDT Polygon, USDT Arbitrum, USDT TON, USDT BEP20, USDT AVAX C, USDT Optimism. Still, the network is chosen by what the recipient supports, not by the fee.
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 XMR to USDT Optimism 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, USDT Optimism to XMR?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDT Optimism = 0.002021 XMR. The link sits right under the calculator.

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