DAI to USD Coin (USDC Optimism): Rate, Chart and Comparison

Live Dai to USD Coin rate, converter, price history, volatility and a side-by-side comparison of both coins. Ready to swap? Open the exchange form.

Rate updated: Sep 17, 2026, 12:14

Minimum: 200 DAI ≈ $200.00
Receiving network: Optimism
24h rate change: +0.01%

You send

DAI

You get 1,998.98

USDC Optimism

Go to exchange

Rate: 1 DAI = 0.99949 USDC Optimism
Minimum: 200 DAI
Maximum: 10,000,000 DAI

The amount you get is estimated at the current rate.

Dai is exchanged to USD Coin at 1 DAI = 0.99949 USDC Optimism, so 1 USDC Optimism costs 1.0005 DAI. According to market data, the DAI to USDC Optimism rate rose by 0.01% over the last 24 hours. Over the week it changed by 0%.

Over the last 7 days the rate moved between 0.99969 and 1.0004 USDC Optimism — a range of 0.07%. You can exchange from 200 to 10,000,000 DAI. That is roughly $200.00 or more.

USDC is sent to your address on the Optimism network, so make sure you provide an address on that network. By market cap, Dai ranks #22 ($4.57 B) and USD Coin ranks #6 ($73.6 B). The correlation of daily DAI and USDC price changes over the last 90 days is 0.13 (weak).

Why exchange DAI to USDC Optimism

Easy to switch backThe USDC Optimism → DAI direction is also available, so you can move back to DAI if needed.

How much is 1 DAI in USDC Optimism today

1 DAI = 0.99949 USDC Optimism

1 USDC Optimism = 1.0005 DAI

How much USDC Optimism you get for DAI

DAI	USDC Optimism
200	199.8981
1,000	999.4903
2,000	1,998.98
10,000	9,994.9
20,000	19,989.81
100,000	99,949.03

How much DAI you need to get USDC Optimism

USDC Optimism	DAI
200	200.102
1,000	1,000.51
2,000	2,001.02
10,000	10,005.1
20,000	20,010.2
100,000	100,051

Which network to receive USDC on

USDC for DAI can be received on different networks: rates and minimums differ, and the network fee depends on the blockchain.

Network	Rate per 1 DAI	Minimum	Network fee	Speed
Solana	1.0004	200 DAI	≈ $0.0005	fast
Ethereum (ERC20)	0.9995	200 DAI	≈ $0.021	moderate
Polygon	0.99949	200 DAI	≈ $0.0017	fast
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)	0.99949	200 DAI	≈ $0.0024	fast
Arbitrum One	0.99949	200 DAI	≈ $0.0032	fast
Optimism this page	0.99949	200 DAI	≈ $0.00016	fast

DAI → USDC: compare all networks USDC network fees now

Ethereum vs OP Mainnet (Optimism): network comparison

	Ethereum	OP Mainnet (Optimism)
Network type	Layer 1	Layer 2 (optimistic rollup)
Fees are paid in	ETH	ETH
Fee level	≈ $0.021	≈ $0.00016
Speed	moderate	fast
Block time	~12 sec	~2 sec
Address format	0x…	0x…
Memo / tag	not needed	not needed
EVM-compatible addresses (0x…)	yes	yes
Withdrawal to Ethereum via the official bridge	—	~7 days (challenge period)

Fee and speed levels are relative and depend on network load.

Crystal-Trade or a classic bridge: what is the difference

	Crystal-Trade	Classic bridge
What you receive	USDC on OP Mainnet (Optimism)	The same stablecoin; switching between USDT and USDC needs a separate swap
Wallet connection and approvals	Not needed: you send coins to the order address	Needed: you connect a wallet and sign contract transactions
Coins for fees on OP Mainnet (Optimism)	Not needed to receive	Often needed to claim funds or move them after the bridge
Time	After the Ethereum confirmations; the status is shown on the order page	Depends on the bridge and the load of both networks
Who holds the funds during the transfer	Crystal-Trade, for the duration of the order (with an AML check)	The bridge smart contract or its validators

Bridge Ethereum → OP Mainnet (Optimism): all directions OP Mainnet (Optimism) bridge

DAI to USDC Optimism rate chart

7 days30 days90 days1 year

high 1.0004 USDC Optimismlow 0.99969 USDC Optimism

Sep 10, 2026, 12:17Sep 17, 2026, 12:17

high 1.0004 USDC Optimismlow 0.999755 USDC Optimism

Aug 17, 2026, 03:00Sep 16, 2026, 03:00

high 1.0008 USDC Optimismlow 0.999755 USDC Optimism

Jun 18, 2026, 03:00Sep 16, 2026, 03:00

high 1.0013 USDC Optimismlow 0.992004 USDC Optimism

Sep 17, 2025, 03:00Sep 16, 2026, 03:00

24 hours: +0.01%
7 days: 0%
7-day high: 1.0004 USDC Optimism
7-day low: 0.99969 USDC Optimism
Range: 0.07%

CoinGecko market data as of Sep 17, 2026, 12:04. The exchange rate may differ from the market rate. How we calculate the data

DAI/USDC Optimism volatility and changes

Period	High	Low	Average	Change
24 hours	1.0004	1.0002	1.0003	+0.01%
7 days	1.0004	0.99969	1.0001	0%
30 days	1.0004	0.999755	1	−0.02%
90 days	1.0008	0.999755	1.0002	−0.01%

Values are in USDC Optimism per 1 unit of the currency you send, based on market data.

DAI to USDC Optimism rate over the last 7 days

Date	Daily close	Daily change
Sep 16, 2026	1.0003 USDC Optimism	+0.02%
Sep 15, 2026	1 USDC Optimism	0%
Sep 14, 2026	1 USDC Optimism	+0.01%
Sep 13, 2026	0.999911 USDC Optimism	−0.01%
Sep 12, 2026	1 USDC Optimism	+0.01%
Sep 11, 2026	0.999938 USDC Optimism	0%
Sep 10, 2026	0.999964 USDC Optimism	+0.01%

DAI and USDC market data

Dai DAI

Price: $0.999987
24h change: −0.01%
7d change: 0%
Market cap: $4.57 B
24h volume: $318.66 M
Market cap rank: #22
Circulating supply: 4.58 B DAI
All-time high: $1.22

USD Coin USDC

Price: $0.99955
24h change: −0.01%
7d change: 0%
Market cap: $73.6 B
24h volume: $18.22 B
Market cap rank: #6
Circulating supply: 73.64 B USDC
All-time high: $1.04

CoinGecko data as of Sep 17, 2026, 12:04.

Dai vs USD Coin

	Dai (DAI)	USD Coin (USDC)
Ticker	DAI	USDC
Type	token	token
Launched	2017	2018
Created by	MakerDAO	Circle
Max supply	no cap	no cap
Circulating supply	4.58 B DAI	73.64 B USDC
Market cap	$4.57 B	$73.6 B
Market cap rank	#22	#6
Network	—	Optimism
Network fee paid in	—	ETH

90-day correlation of daily DAI and USDC price changes: 0.13 — weak.

What to know about Dai and USD Coin

Dai

Dai (DAI) is a decentralized dollar stablecoin created by the Maker protocol (MakerDAO) in 2017 and now part of the Sky ecosystem. Unlike USDT or USDC, DAI is not issued against bank deposits: it is created by users who lock crypto collateral in smart contracts.

Sending and receiving DAI

DAI is an ERC20 token on Ethereum and is also available on other networks such as BNB Smart Chain and Polygon. Check the network before sending and keep some of the native coin for fees.

USD Coin (USDC)

USD Coin (USDC) is a dollar stablecoin issued by Circle since 2018. Each token is backed by reserves held in cash and short-term US Treasuries, and the reserve composition is regularly reported by the issuer.

What USD Coin is used for

USDC is popular in DeFi and with businesses that prefer a regulated issuer. It is used for payments, savings in dollar terms, trading and moving value between blockchains.

Optimism network

Optimism is an Ethereum layer-2 network. Addresses use the Ethereum format and fees are paid in ETH at a fraction of mainnet cost.

How to exchange Dai to USD Coin

Enter the DAI amount in the calculator (minimum 200 DAI) and click “Go to exchange”.
Enter your USDC wallet address on the Optimism network and your contact details.
Send exactly the specified amount of DAI on the Dai network to the details shown in the order.
Once the transfer is confirmed, USD Coin is sent to your address. You can track the order on its status page.

Exchange DAI to USDC Optimism

What to check before exchanging DAI to USDC Optimism

The recipient address must be on the Optimism network: funds sent on another network may be lost.
The amount sent must be at least 200 DAI.
Copy the whole address and check the first and last characters after pasting.
Addresses on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon look the same (0x…): make sure the wallet shows OP Mainnet (Optimism) as the network.
To move USDC on OP Mainnet (Optimism) later, you will need a little ETH on the same address.
Funds go through an AML check; high-risk transfers may be held until the check is complete.

DAI to USDC Optimism exchange FAQ

How much is 1 DAI in USDC Optimism today?

As of Sep 17, 2026, 12:14, the exchange rate is 1 DAI = 0.99949 USDC Optimism. It updates automatically; the calculator always shows the latest value. At market prices that is about $0.99904.

What are the minimum and maximum amounts for DAI to USDC Optimism?

The minimum is 200 DAI and the maximum is 10,000,000 DAI. The minimum is roughly $200.00.

Why is there a minimum amount for DAI to USDC Optimism?

The minimum (200 DAI) keeps network fees and order processing from eating a noticeable share of the exchange. Double-check the amount before sending.

Are there extra fees when exchanging DAI to USDC Optimism?

The amount you get is calculated at the exchange rate shown in the calculator. The network fee for sending DAI is paid by the sender and depends on the wallet and network load.

How long does a DAI to USDC Optimism exchange take?

The order is processed once the DAI transfer gets the required number of confirmations on the Dai network. Timing depends on network load. A new block on Dai arrives roughly every 12 sec.

Will I receive native USDC or a wrapped token?

USDC Optimism is the standard USDC token on OP Mainnet (Optimism) — the same one exchanges send when you withdraw to this network.

Do I need ETH to receive USDC Optimism?

Not to receive. You will need ETH later to send USDC from your OP Mainnet (Optimism) address.

How is this different from the official OP Mainnet (Optimism) bridge?

The official deposit from Ethereum to OP Mainnet (Optimism) needs a wallet connection and a contract transaction. On Crystal-Trade you only send DAI to the order address.

Which network will I receive USDC Optimism on?

USDC is sent on the Optimism network. Make sure the recipient address supports this network.

Which network is cheapest to receive USDC?

The lowest network fees are usually on USDC SOL, USDC Polygon, USDC BEP20, USDC Arbitrum, USDC Optimism. Choose a network supported by the recipient’s wallet or exchange.

What happens if the rate changes during the exchange?

The final amount is set in the order when it is created. If the payment arrives after the order expires or in a different amount, it may be recalculated at the current rate, so send the exact amount without delay.

How has the DAI to USDC Optimism rate changed over the last month?

Over 30 days the rate fell by 0.02%: low 0.999755, high 1.0004, average 1 USDC Optimism per 1 DAI.

Do I need to register to exchange DAI to USDC Optimism?

No, you only need to enter the receiving details and contact information in the order.

Can I exchange USDC Optimism back to DAI?

Yes, the reverse direction is available: 1 USDC Optimism = 1.0005 DAI. The link is below the calculator.