USDCoin Base (USDCBASE) to USD Coin (USDC Optimism): Rate, Chart and Comparison
Live USDCoin Base 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 USDCBASE
- Receiving network
- Optimism
Right now Crystal-Trade gives 0.99999 USDC Optimism for 1 USDCBASE, and 1 USDC Optimism equals 1 USDCBASE.
The minimum amount is 200 USDCBASE.
USDC is sent to your address on the Optimism network, so make sure you provide an address on that network.
Why exchange USDCBASE to USDC Optimism
- Protection from volatilityUSDC is pegged to the dollar, so after the swap your funds no longer depend on the USDCBASE price.
- Easy to switch backThe USDC Optimism → USDCBASE direction is also available, so you can move back to USDCBASE if needed.
How much is 1 USDCBASE in USDC Optimism today
How much USDC Optimism you get for USDCBASE
| USDCBASE | USDC Optimism |
|---|---|
| 200 | 199.998 |
| 1,000 | 999.99 |
| 5,000 | 4,999.95 |
| 10,000 | 9,999.9 |
| 50,000 | 49,999.5 |
| 200,000 | 199,998 |
How much USDCBASE you need to get USDC Optimism
| USDC Optimism | USDCBASE |
|---|---|
| 200 | 200.002 |
| 1,000 | 1,000.01 |
| 2,000 | 2,000.02 |
| 10,000 | 10,000.1 |
| 20,000 | 20,000.2 |
| 100,000 | 100,001 |
Which network to receive USDC on
USDC for USDCBASE can be received on different networks: rates and minimums differ, and the network fee depends on the blockchain.
| Network | Rate per 1 USDCBASE | Minimum | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 1 | 200 USDCBASE | ≈ $0.021 | moderate |
| Solana | 1 | 200 USDCBASE | ≈ $0.0005 | fast |
| Polygon | 0.99999 | 200 USDCBASE | ≈ $0.0017 | fast |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 0.99999 | 200 USDCBASE | ≈ $0.0024 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 0.99999 | 200 USDCBASE | ≈ $0.0032 | fast |
| Optimism this page | 0.99999 | 200 USDCBASE | ≈ $0.00016 | fast |
USDC market data
- 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.
USDCoin Base vs USD Coin
| USDCoin Base (USDCBASE) | USD Coin (USDC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | USDCBASE | USDC |
| Type | — | token |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Network fee paid in | — | ETH |
| Launched | — | 2018 |
| Created by | — | Circle |
| Max supply | — | no cap |
| Circulating supply | — | 73.64 B USDC |
| Market cap | — | $73.6 B |
| Market cap rank | — | #6 |
What to know about USDCoin Base and USD Coin
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.
Risks and things to know
USDC depends on the issuer and its banking partners, and the issuer can block tokens on specific addresses. In March 2023 USDC briefly traded below one dollar when part of the reserves was held at a failed US bank.
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 USDCoin Base to USD Coin
- Enter the USDCBASE amount in the calculator (minimum 200 USDCBASE) and click “Go to exchange”.
- Enter your USDC wallet address on the Optimism network and your contact details.
- Send exactly the specified amount of USDCBASE on the USDCoin Base 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.
What to check before exchanging USDCBASE 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 USDCBASE.
- 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.