Swap Zcash (ZEC) 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 03:48
- Payout network
- Optimism
- 24 hours
- +21.02%
You get
USDT Optimism
Start the order
USDT Optimism
The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.
One ZEC buys 1,347.67 USDT Optimism right now; the other way round, 1 USDT Optimism is 0.000742019 ZEC. Market over 24 hours: ZEC against USDT Optimism plus 21.02%. The week added plus 3.55%.
The weekly corridor ran from 1,063.29 to 1,322.98 USDT Optimism, a spread of 24.42%.
The payout leaves in the Optimism network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Zcash sits 10th ($22.75 B) and Tether 3th ($183.32 B).
Who takes the ZEC → USDT Optimism route
- Sitting out the swingsUSDT tracks the dollar: after the swap the value of your funds stops following ZEC.
- A road both waysThe USDT Optimism → ZEC direction is open too, so going back into ZEC takes the same route.
ZEC → USDT Optimism rate and amounts
1 ZEC = 1,347.67 USDT Optimism
1 USDT Optimism = 0.000742019 ZEC
Send ZEC — receive USDT Optimism
| ZEC | USDT Optimism |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 13.4767 |
| 0.05 | 67.3837 |
| 0.2 | 269.535 |
| 2 | 2,695.35 |
| 10 | 13,476.75 |
| 50 | 67,383.75 |
Need USDT Optimism — send this much ZEC
| USDT Optimism | ZEC |
|---|---|
| 20 | 0.0148404 |
| 100 | 0.0742019 |
| 500 | 0.371009 |
| 5,000 | 3.7101 |
| 20,000 | 14.8404 |
| 100,000 | 74.2019 |
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.
| Network | Per ZEC | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 1,347.67 | 0.242041 ZEC | ≈ $0.0093 | medium |
| TRON (TRC20) | 1,347.67 | 0.242041 ZEC | ≈ $2.3 | fast |
| Solana | 1,347.67 | 0.242041 ZEC | ≈ $0.00049 | fast |
| Polygon | 1,347.67 | 0.242041 ZEC | ≈ $0.0018 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 1,347.67 | 0.242041 ZEC | ≈ $0.0032 | fast |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 1,347.67 | 0.242041 ZEC | ≈ $0.0024 | fast |
| TON | 1,347.67 | 0.242041 ZEC | low | fast |
| OMNI | 1,347.67 | — | — | — |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 1,347.67 | — | ≈ < $0.0001 | fast |
| NEAR | 1,347.67 | — | — | — |
| Optimism open now | 1,347.67 | — | ≈ $0.00016 | fast |
How the ZEC → USDT Optimism order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator and press the exchange button.
- Enter a USDT 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, Tether leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
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 USDT Optimism rate has been
high 1,322.98 USDT Optimismlow 1,063.29 USDT Optimism
Sep 10, 2026 03:52Sep 17, 2026 03:52
- 24 hours
- +21.02%
- Week
- +3.55%
- Weekly high
- 1,322.98 USDT Optimism
- Weekly low
- 1,063.29 USDT Optimism
- 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 ZEC/USDT Optimism travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 1,322.98 | 1,104.04 | 1,213.47 | +21.02% |
| Week | 1,322.98 | 1,063.29 | 1,151.98 | +3.55% |
Figures are in USDT Optimism per unit sent, from market data.
The numbers on ZEC and USDT
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
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
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 03:24.
Zcash against Tether
| Zcash (ZEC) | Tether (USDT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ZEC | USDT |
| Type | coin of its own network | token |
| Launched | 2016 | 2014 |
| Built by | Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn | Tether Limited |
| Consensus | Proof of Work (Equihash) | — |
| Block | ~1.3 min | — |
| Supply cap | 21 M ZEC | no cap |
| Privacy | optional | — |
| In circulation | 16.93 M ZEC | 183.44 B USDT |
| Market cap | $22.75 B | $183.32 B |
| Rank by cap | #10 | #3 |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Fees are paid in | — | ETH |
Common questions: ZEC → USDT Optimism
What rate does ZEC to USDT Optimism run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 03:48 it is 1 ZEC = 1,347.67 USDT Optimism. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $1,346.76.
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 USDT 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 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 BEP20, USDT TON, 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 ZEC 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 ZEC?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDT Optimism = 0.000747985 ZEC. The link sits right under the calculator.
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