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 Nov 1, 2026 05:59

Payout network: Optimism
24 hours: −2.78%

You send

ZEC

You get 1,250.21

USDT Optimism

Start the order

Rate: 1 ZEC = 1,250.21 USDT Optimism
Up to: 8,050 ZEC

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

One ZEC buys 1,250.21 USDT Optimism right now; the other way round, 1 USDT Optimism is 0.000799865 ZEC. Market over 24 hours: ZEC against USDT Optimism minus 2.78%. The week added plus 3.02%.

The weekly corridor ran from 1,187.2 to 1,357.92 USDT Optimism, a spread of 14.38%.

The payout leaves in the Optimism network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Zcash sits 10th ($21.19 B) and Tether 3th ($180.04 B). Daily moves of ZEC and USDT over 90 days line up at 0.08 (they travel apart).

Who takes the ZEC → USDT Optimism route

Sitting out the swingsZEC moved −13.22% over the past month. USDT tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value 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 = 1,250.21 USDT Optimism

1 USDT Optimism = 0.000799865 ZEC

Send ZEC — receive USDT Optimism

ZEC	USDT Optimism
0.01	12.5021
0.05	62.5105
0.2	250.0422
2	2,500.42
10	12,502.11
50	62,510.55

Need USDT Optimism — send this much ZEC

USDT Optimism	ZEC
20	0.0159973
100	0.0799865
500	0.399933
5,000	3.9993
20,000	15.9973
100,000	79.9865

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)	1,250.21	0.242041 ZEC	≈ $0.0057	medium
TRON (TRC20)	1,250.21	0.242041 ZEC	≈ $2.1	fast
Solana	1,250.21	0.242041 ZEC	≈ $0.00048	fast
Polygon	1,250.21	0.242041 ZEC	≈ $0.0016	fast
Arbitrum One	1,250.21	0.242041 ZEC	≈ $0.003	fast
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)	1,250.21	0.242041 ZEC	≈ $0.0023	fast
TON	1,250.21	0.242041 ZEC	low	fast
OMNI	1,250.21	—	—	—
Avalanche C-Chain	1,250.21	—	≈ $0.0014	fast
NEAR	1,250.21	—	—	—
Optimism open now	1,250.21	—	≈ $0.00015	fast

ZEC → USDT: compare all networks USDT network fees

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.

Swap ZEC for USDT 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 USDT Optimism rate has been

WeekMonthQuarterYear

high 1,357.92 USDT Optimismlow 1,187.2 USDT Optimism

Oct 25, 2026 06:03Nov 1, 2026 06:03

high 1,438.87 USDT Optimismlow 1,127.2 USDT Optimism

Oct 1, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00

high 1,653.39 USDT Optimismlow 461.8068 USDT Optimism

Aug 2, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00

high 1,653.39 USDT Optimismlow 197.1207 USDT Optimism

Nov 1, 2025 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00

24 hours: −2.78%
Week: +3.02%
Weekly high: 1,357.92 USDT Optimism
Weekly low: 1,187.2 USDT Optimism
Spread: 14.38%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 1, 2026 05:54; 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	1,288.26	1,251.06	1,272.19	−2.78%
Week	1,357.92	1,187.2	1,256.47	+3.02%
Month	1,438.87	1,127.2	1,247.94	−13.22%
Quarter	1,653.39	461.8068	1,044.25	+170.4%

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

Daily ZEC → USDT Optimism rate

Day	Close	Against the day before
Oct 31, 2026	1,248.71 USDT Optimism	+2.06%
Oct 30, 2026	1,223.5 USDT Optimism	−6.69%
Oct 29, 2026	1,311.2 USDT Optimism	+0.21%
Oct 28, 2026	1,308.39 USDT Optimism	+6.09%
Oct 27, 2026	1,233.34 USDT Optimism	+1.67%
Oct 26, 2026	1,213.08 USDT Optimism	+0.45%
Oct 25, 2026	1,207.71 USDT Optimism	+2.17%

Daily RubyCash rate: ZEC → USDT Optimism

Date	RubyCash rate	Market rate
Nov 1, 2026	1,265.5 USDT Optimism	1,254.29
Oct 31, 2026	1,255.15 USDT Optimism	1,277.62
Oct 30, 2026	1,249.68 USDT Optimism	1,231.75
Oct 29, 2026	1,244.06 USDT Optimism	1,250.67
Oct 28, 2026	1,313.28 USDT Optimism	1,312.26
Oct 27, 2026	1,318.34 USDT Optimism	1,305.48
Oct 26, 2026	1,220.82 USDT Optimism	1,225.39
Oct 25, 2026	1,229.59 USDT Optimism	1,213.74
Oct 24, 2026	1,210.04 USDT Optimism	1,204.99
Oct 22, 2026	1,227.6 USDT Optimism	1,223.33
Oct 21, 2026	1,348.85 USDT Optimism	1,348.03
Oct 20, 2026	1,269.33 USDT Optimism	1,249.22
Oct 19, 2026	1,155.66 USDT Optimism	1,122.08
Oct 18, 2026	1,124.87 USDT Optimism	1,107.25

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 USDT

Zcash ZEC

Price: $1,242.13
24 hours: −2.75%
Week: +3.98%
Market cap: $21.19 B
24-hour turnover: $513.96 M
Rank by cap: #10
In circulation: 17.01 M ZEC
Record price: $3,191.93

Tether USDT

Price: $0.999536
24 hours: +0.03%
Week: +0.04%
Market cap: $180.04 B
24-hour turnover: $25.71 B
Rank by cap: #3
In circulation: 180.12 B USDT
Record price: $1.32

Source: CoinGecko, Nov 1, 2026 05:54.

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	17.01 M ZEC	180.12 B USDT
Market cap	$21.19 B	$180.04 B
Rank by cap	#10	#3
Network	—	Optimism
Fees are paid in	—	ETH

Daily moves of ZEC and USDT over 90 days line up at 0.08 — they travel apart.

Common questions: ZEC → USDT Optimism

What rate does ZEC to USDT Optimism run at?

As of Nov 1, 2026 05:59 it is 1 ZEC = 1,250.21 USDT Optimism. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $1,249.63.

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.

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

The month came in at minus 13.22%. Low 1,127.2, high 1,438.87, middle 1,247.94 USDT Optimism per ZEC.

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 = 0.000806296 ZEC. The link sits right under the calculator.