Ethereum Classic (ETC) to USD Coin (USDC Optimism): Rate, Chart and Comparison

Live Ethereum Classic 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 21, 2026, 20:38

Minimum: 22.8551 ETC ≈ $204.55
Receiving network: Optimism
24h rate change: +4.99%

You send

ETC

You get 4,520.82

USDC Optimism

Go to exchange

Rate: 1 ETC = 9.0416 USDC Optimism
Minimum: 22.8551 ETC
Maximum: 1,120,000 ETC

The amount you get is estimated at the current rate.

Right now Crystal-Trade gives 9.0416 USDC Optimism for 1 ETC, and 1 USDC Optimism equals 0.1106 ETC. According to market data, the ETC to USDC Optimism rate rose by 4.99% over the last 24 hours. Over the week it rose by 15.17%.

Over the last 7 days the rate moved between 7.1217 and 8.8227 USDC Optimism — a range of 23.89%. You can exchange from 22.8551 to 1,120,000 ETC. That is roughly $204.55 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, Ethereum Classic ranks #65 ($1.42 B) and USD Coin ranks #6 ($74.21 B). The correlation of daily ETC and USDC price changes over the last 90 days is -0.02 (weak).

Why exchange ETC to USDC Optimism

Protection from volatilityOver the last 30 days ETC changed by +4.83%. USDC is pegged to the dollar, so after the swap your funds no longer depend on the ETC price.
Easy to switch backThe USDC Optimism → ETC direction is also available, so you can move back to ETC if needed.

How much is 1 ETC in USDC Optimism today

1 ETC = 9.0416 USDC Optimism

1 USDC Optimism = 0.1106 ETC

How much USDC Optimism you get for ETC

ETC	USDC Optimism
50	452.0815
100	904.1631
500	4,520.82
1,000	9,041.63
5,000	45,208.15
10,000	90,416.31

How much ETC you need to get USDC Optimism

USDC Optimism	ETC
500	55.2998
1,000	110.5995
5,000	552.9976
10,000	1,106
50,000	5,529.98
100,000	11,059.95

Which network to receive USDC on

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

Network	Rate per 1 ETC	Minimum	Network fee	Speed
Solana	8.9625	289 ETC	≈ $0.00059	fast
Ethereum (ERC20)	9.0416	22.8551 ETC	≈ $0.085	moderate
Polygon	9.0416	22.8551 ETC	≈ $0.002	fast
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)	9.0416	22.8551 ETC	≈ $0.0026	fast
Arbitrum One	9.0416	22.8551 ETC	≈ $0.0038	fast
Optimism this page	9.0416	22.8551 ETC	≈ $0.00021	fast

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ETC to USDC Optimism rate chart

7 days30 days90 days1 year

high 8.8227 USDC Optimismlow 7.1217 USDC Optimism

Sep 14, 2026, 20:39Sep 21, 2026, 20:39

high 8.7483 USDC Optimismlow 7.1843 USDC Optimism

Aug 22, 2026, 03:00Sep 21, 2026, 03:00

high 8.7483 USDC Optimismlow 6.0809 USDC Optimism

Jun 23, 2026, 03:00Sep 21, 2026, 03:00

high 20.0904 USDC Optimismlow 6.0809 USDC Optimism

Sep 22, 2025, 03:00Sep 21, 2026, 03:00

24 hours: +4.99%
7 days: +15.17%
7-day high: 8.8227 USDC Optimism
7-day low: 7.1217 USDC Optimism
Range: 23.89%

CoinGecko market data as of Sep 21, 2026, 20:36. The exchange rate may differ from the market rate. How we calculate the data

ETC/USDC Optimism volatility and changes

Period	High	Low	Average	Change
24 hours	8.8227	8.4556	8.629	+4.99%
7 days	8.8227	7.1217	7.8761	+15.17%
30 days	8.7483	7.1843	7.7387	+4.85%
90 days	8.7483	6.0809	7.1127	+22.17%

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

ETC to USDC Optimism rate over the last 7 days

Date	Daily close	Daily change
Sep 21, 2026	8.7483 USDC Optimism	+2.03%
Sep 20, 2026	8.5739 USDC Optimism	+5.11%
Sep 19, 2026	8.1567 USDC Optimism	+8.6%
Sep 18, 2026	7.5111 USDC Optimism	+1.89%
Sep 17, 2026	7.3715 USDC Optimism	+2.47%
Sep 16, 2026	7.1939 USDC Optimism	−4.91%
Sep 15, 2026	7.5654 USDC Optimism	+1.73%

ETC and USDC market data

Ethereum Classic ETC

Price: $8.95
24h change: +5%
7d change: +16.39%
Market cap: $1.42 B
24h volume: $74.82 M
Market cap rank: #65
Circulating supply: 158.24 M ETC
All-time high: $167.09

USD Coin USDC

Price: $0.999945
24h change: +0.01%
7d change: +0.02%
Market cap: $74.21 B
24h volume: $25.59 B
Market cap rank: #6
Circulating supply: 74.21 B USDC
All-time high: $1.04

CoinGecko data as of Sep 21, 2026, 20:36.

Ethereum Classic vs USD Coin

	Ethereum Classic (ETC)	USD Coin (USDC)
Ticker	ETC	USDC
Type	native blockchain coin	token
Launched	2015	2018
Consensus	Proof of Work (Etchash)	—
Transaction privacy	public transactions	—
Circulating supply	158.24 M ETC	74.21 B USDC
Market cap	$1.42 B	$74.21 B
Market cap rank	#65	#6
Network	—	Optimism
Network fee paid in	—	ETH
Created by	—	Circle
Max supply	—	no cap

90-day correlation of daily ETC and USDC price changes: -0.02 — weak.

What to know about Ethereum Classic and USD Coin

Ethereum Classic (ETC)

Ethereum Classic (ETC) is the original Ethereum chain that continued unchanged after the 2016 split, when most of the community moved to a new chain to reverse the DAO hack.

Sending and receiving ETC

ETC addresses start with 0x like Ethereum addresses. Never send ETC to an ETH-only wallet or the other way round.

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.

How USD Coin works

Like USDT, USDC exists on many blockchains — Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum, BNB Smart Chain and others. Circle mints and burns tokens as dollars enter or leave its reserves, which keeps the price close to one dollar.

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 Ethereum Classic to USD Coin

Enter the ETC amount in the calculator (minimum 22.8551 ETC) and click “Go to exchange”.
Enter your USDC wallet address on the Optimism network and your contact details.
Send exactly the specified amount of ETC on the Ethereum Classic 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 ETC to USDC Optimism

What to check before exchanging ETC 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 22.8551 ETC.
Copy the whole address and check the first and last characters after pasting.
Funds go through an AML check; high-risk transfers may be held until the check is complete.

ETC to USDC Optimism exchange FAQ

How much is 1 ETC in USDC Optimism today?

As of Sep 21, 2026, 20:38, the exchange rate is 1 ETC = 9.0416 USDC Optimism. It updates automatically; the calculator always shows the latest value. At market prices that is about $9.04.

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

The minimum is 22.8551 ETC and the maximum is 1,120,000 ETC. The minimum is roughly $204.55.

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

The minimum (22.8551 ETC) 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 ETC to USDC Optimism?

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

How long does a ETC to USDC Optimism exchange take?

The order is processed once the ETC transfer gets the required number of confirmations on the Ethereum Classic network. Timing depends on network load.

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 ETC to USDC Optimism rate changed over the last month?

Over 30 days the rate rose by 4.85%: low 7.1843, high 8.7483, average 7.7387 USDC Optimism per 1 ETC.

Do I need to register to exchange ETC 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 ETC?

Yes, the reverse direction is available: 1 USDC Optimism = 0.111398 ETC. The link is below the calculator.