DAI to Tether (USDT Optimism): Rate, Chart and Comparison
Live Dai to Tether 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, 12:29
- Minimum
- 200 DAI ≈ $200.00
- Receiving network
- Optimism
- 24h rate change
- +0.01%
The current DAI to USDT Optimism exchange rate is 1 USDT Optimism per 1 DAI; the reverse rate is 1 USDT Optimism = 1 DAI. According to market data, the DAI to USDT Optimism rate rose by 0.01% over the last 24 hours. Over the week it rose by 0.03%.
Over the last 7 days the rate moved between 0.999856 and 1.0008 USDT Optimism — a range of 0.09%. You can exchange from 200 to 10,000,000 DAI. That is roughly $200.00 or more.
USDT 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 Tether ranks #3 ($183.29 B). The correlation of daily DAI and USDT price changes over the last 90 days is -0.02 (weak).
Why exchange DAI to USDT Optimism
- Easy to switch backThe USDT Optimism → DAI direction is also available, so you can move back to DAI if needed.
How much is 1 DAI in USDT Optimism today
How much USDT Optimism you get for DAI
| DAI | USDT Optimism |
|---|---|
| 200 | 200 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 2,000 | 2,000 |
| 10,000 | 10,000 |
| 20,000 | 20,000 |
| 100,000 | 100,000 |
How much DAI you need to get USDT Optimism
| USDT Optimism | DAI |
|---|---|
| 200 | 200 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 2,000 | 2,000 |
| 10,000 | 10,000 |
| 20,000 | 20,000 |
| 100,000 | 100,000 |
Which network to receive USDT on
USDT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRON (TRC20) | 0.9999 | 200 DAI | ≈ $2.3 | fast |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 0.9978 | 200 DAI | ≈ $0.0024 | fast |
| Solana | 0.9999 | 200 DAI | ≈ $0.0005 | fast |
| Polygon | 0.9999 | 200 DAI | ≈ $0.0017 | fast |
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 0.9999 | 200 DAI | ≈ $0.032 | moderate |
| Arbitrum One | 1 | 200 DAI | ≈ $0.0032 | fast |
| Optimism this page | 1 | 200 DAI | ≈ $0.00017 | fast |
| TON | 1 | 200 DAI | low | fast |
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 | ≈ $0.032 | ≈ $0.00017 |
| 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 | USDT 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 USDT Optimism rate chart
- 24 hours
- +0.01%
- 7 days
- +0.03%
- 7-day high
- 1.0008 USDT Optimism
- 7-day low
- 0.999856 USDT Optimism
- Range
- 0.09%
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/USDT Optimism volatility and changes
| Period | High | Low | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 1.0008 | 1.0005 | 1.0007 | +0.01% |
| 7 days | 1.0008 | 0.999856 | 1.0003 | +0.03% |
| 30 days | 1.0009 | 0.99954 | 1.0001 | −0.01% |
| 90 days | 1.0013 | 0.99954 | 1.0005 | +0.01% |
Values are in USDT Optimism per 1 unit of the currency you send, based on market data.
DAI to USDT Optimism rate over the last 7 days
| Date | Daily close | Daily change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 1.0007 USDT Optimism | +0.06% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1.0001 USDT Optimism | −0.01% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 1.0002 USDT Optimism | +0.02% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 0.999962 USDT Optimism | −0.01% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1 USDT Optimism | −0.01% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1.0001 USDT Optimism | 0% |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 1.0001 USDT Optimism | +0.01% |
DAI and USDT market data
- 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
- Price
- $0.999125
- 24h change
- −0.02%
- 7d change
- −0.1%
- Market cap
- $183.29 B
- 24h volume
- $58.96 B
- Market cap rank
- #3
- Circulating supply
- 183.44 B USDT
- All-time high
- $1.32
CoinGecko data as of Sep 17, 2026, 12:04.
Dai vs Tether
| Dai (DAI) | Tether (USDT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | DAI | USDT |
| Type | token | token |
| Launched | 2017 | 2014 |
| Created by | MakerDAO | Tether Limited |
| Max supply | no cap | no cap |
| Circulating supply | 4.58 B DAI | 183.44 B USDT |
| Market cap | $4.57 B | $183.29 B |
| Market cap rank | #22 | #3 |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Network fee paid in | — | ETH |
90-day correlation of daily DAI and USDT price changes: -0.02 — weak.
What to know about Dai and Tether
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.
Tether (USDT)
Tether (USDT) is the largest stablecoin: a token designed to stay at one US dollar. It was launched in 2014 by Tether Limited, which issues USDT against reserves that consist mostly of cash equivalents and short-term US Treasury bills.
Risks and things to know
A stablecoin depends on its issuer: Tether can freeze tokens on specific addresses at the request of authorities, and the peg relies on the reserves. Sending USDT to an address on a different network is one of the most common and costly mistakes.
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 Tether
- Enter the DAI amount in the calculator (minimum 200 DAI) and click “Go to exchange”.
- Enter your USDT 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, Tether is sent to your address. You can track the order on its status page.
What to check before exchanging DAI to USDT 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 USDT 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.