Swap Zcash (ZEC) for USD Coin (USDC 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 Nov 1, 2026 19:24

Payout network: Optimism
24 hours: −3.67%

You send

ZEC

You get 1,246.55

USDC Optimism

Start the order

Rate: 1 ZEC = 1,246.55 USDC Optimism
Up to: 8,070 ZEC

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

One ZEC buys 1,246.55 USDC Optimism right now; the other way round, 1 USDC Optimism is 0.000802216 ZEC. Market over 24 hours: ZEC against USDC Optimism minus 3.67%. The week added plus 2.4%.

The weekly corridor ran from 1,188.62 to 1,344.95 USDC Optimism, a spread of 13.15%.

The payout leaves in the Optimism network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Zcash sits 10th ($21.08 B) and USD Coin 6th ($71.55 B). Daily moves of ZEC and USDC over 90 days line up at 0.04 (they travel apart).

Who takes the ZEC → USDC Optimism route

Sitting out the swingsZEC moved −6.93% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following ZEC.
A road both waysThe USDC Optimism → ZEC direction is open too, so going back into ZEC takes the same route.

ZEC → USDC Optimism rate and amounts

1 ZEC = 1,246.55 USDC Optimism

1 USDC Optimism = 0.000802216 ZEC

Send ZEC — receive USDC Optimism

ZEC	USDC Optimism
0.01	12.4655
0.05	62.3274
0.2	249.3094
2	2,493.09
10	12,465.47
50	62,327.35

Need USDC Optimism — send this much ZEC

USDC Optimism	ZEC
10	0.00802216
50	0.0401108
500	0.401108
2,000	1.6044
20,000	16.0443
100,000	80.2216

Payout network for USDC

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

Network	Per ZEC	From	Network fee	Speed
Ethereum (ERC20)	1,246.55	0.242041 ZEC	≈ $0.0065	medium
Polygon	1,246.55	0.242041 ZEC	≈ $0.0017	fast
Solana	1,246.55	0.242041 ZEC	≈ $0.00047	fast
Arbitrum One	1,246.55	—	≈ $0.0029	fast
BASE	1,246.55	—	—	—
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)	1,246.55	—	≈ $0.0023	fast
Avalanche C-Chain	1,246.55	—	≈ $0.0014	fast
NEAR	1,246.55	—	—	—
Optimism open now	1,246.55	—	≈ $0.00015	fast
XLM	1,246.55	—	—	—

ZEC → USDC: compare all networks USDC network fees

How the ZEC → USDC Optimism order runs

Work out the amount in the calculator and press the exchange button.
Enter a USDC address in Optimism and a way to reach you.
Send ZEC in Zcash for exactly the amount stated in the order.
Once the network confirms your transfer, USD Coin leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.

Swap ZEC for USDC Optimism

Check this before sending ZEC

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 ZEC to USDC Optimism rate has been

WeekMonthQuarterYear

high 1,344.95 USDC Optimismlow 1,188.62 USDC Optimism

Oct 25, 2026 19:27Nov 1, 2026 19:27

high 1,365.14 USDC Optimismlow 1,126.45 USDC Optimism

Oct 2, 2026 03:00Nov 1, 2026 03:00

high 1,653.31 USDC Optimismlow 480.8462 USDC Optimism

Aug 3, 2026 03:00Nov 1, 2026 03:00

high 1,653.31 USDC Optimismlow 197.1921 USDC Optimism

Nov 2, 2025 03:00Nov 1, 2026 03:00

24 hours: −3.67%
Week: +2.4%
Weekly high: 1,344.95 USDC Optimism
Weekly low: 1,188.62 USDC Optimism
Spread: 13.15%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 1, 2026 16:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far ZEC/USDC Optimism travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	1,283.56	1,240.29	1,259.15	−3.67%
Week	1,344.95	1,188.62	1,257.82	+2.4%
Month	1,365.14	1,126.45	1,241.77	−6.93%
Quarter	1,653.31	480.8462	1,052.8	+153.92%

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

Daily ZEC → USDC Optimism rate

Day	Close	Against the day before
Nov 1, 2026	1,242.66 USDC Optimism	−2.11%
Oct 31, 2026	1,269.4 USDC Optimism	+3.84%
Oct 30, 2026	1,222.49 USDC Optimism	−6.72%
Oct 29, 2026	1,310.62 USDC Optimism	+0.22%
Oct 28, 2026	1,307.7 USDC Optimism	+6.1%
Oct 27, 2026	1,232.5 USDC Optimism	+1.67%
Oct 26, 2026	1,212.21 USDC Optimism	+0.42%

Daily RubyCash rate: ZEC → USDC Optimism

Date	RubyCash rate	Market rate
Nov 1, 2026	1,242.84 USDC Optimism	1,238.65
Oct 31, 2026	1,253.39 USDC Optimism	1,276.95
Oct 30, 2026	1,247.56 USDC Optimism	1,230.97
Oct 29, 2026	1,242.44 USDC Optimism	1,249.93
Oct 28, 2026	1,312.23 USDC Optimism	1,311.72
Oct 27, 2026	1,316.63 USDC Optimism	1,304.8
Oct 26, 2026	1,219.11 USDC Optimism	1,224.6
Oct 25, 2026	1,228.24 USDC Optimism	1,213.14
Oct 24, 2026	1,208.47 USDC Optimism	1,204.45
Oct 22, 2026	1,226.49 USDC Optimism	1,222.65
Oct 21, 2026	1,347.64 USDC Optimism	1,347.59
Oct 20, 2026	1,268.44 USDC Optimism	1,248.53
Oct 19, 2026	1,154.51 USDC Optimism	1,121.29
Oct 18, 2026	1,123.53 USDC Optimism	1,106.6

Our own rate is written down every hour; the table keeps the last entry of each day. The market column is the ratio of the same two coins on CoinGecko at that moment. Where these numbers come from

The numbers on ZEC and USDC

Zcash ZEC

Price: $1,238.61
24 hours: −3.66%
Week: +1.4%
Market cap: $21.08 B
24-hour turnover: $495.62 M
Rank by cap: #10
In circulation: 17.01 M ZEC
Record price: $3,191.93

USD Coin USDC

Price: $0.999966
24 hours: +0.01%
Week: +0.03%
Market cap: $71.55 B
24-hour turnover: $5.91 B
Rank by cap: #6
In circulation: 71.55 B USDC
Record price: $1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Nov 1, 2026 16:54.

Zcash against USD Coin

	Zcash (ZEC)	USD Coin (USDC)
Ticker	ZEC	USDC
Type	coin of its own network	token
Launched	2016	2018
Built by	Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn	Circle
Consensus	Proof of Work (Equihash)	—
Block	~1.3 min	—
Supply cap	21 M ZEC	no cap
Privacy	optional	—
In circulation	17.01 M ZEC	71.55 B USDC
Market cap	$21.08 B	$71.55 B
Rank by cap	#10	#6
Network	—	Optimism
Fees are paid in	—	ETH

Daily moves of ZEC and USDC over 90 days line up at 0.04 — they travel apart.

Common questions: ZEC → USDC Optimism

What rate does ZEC to USDC Optimism run at?

As of Nov 1, 2026 19:24 it is 1 ZEC = 1,246.55 USDC Optimism. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $1,246.50.

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 ZEC, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.

How long does ZEC to USDC Optimism take?

The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Zcash confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is. A block in Zcash closes in about 1.3 min.

Which network will USDC Optimism arrive in?

The payout leaves in Optimism. Make sure the receiving wallet works with that network.

Where is receiving USDC cheaper?

The cheapest is usually USDC Polygon, USDC SOL, USDC Arbitrum, USDC BEP20, USDC AVAX C, USDC 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.

What did the ZEC to USDC Optimism rate do this month?

The month came in at minus 6.93%. Low 1,126.45, high 1,365.14, middle 1,241.77 USDC Optimism per ZEC.

Can a ZEC to USDC 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, USDC Optimism to ZEC?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDC Optimism = 0.000810239 ZEC. The link sits right under the calculator.