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

Live USD Coin to Cardano 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, 20:23

Minimum: 200 USDC Optimism ≈ $200.00
Receiving network: Cardano
24h rate change: −4.52%

You send

USDC Optimism

You get 8,248.95

ADA

Go to exchange

Rate: 1 USDC Optimism = 4.1245 ADA
Minimum: 200 USDC Optimism
Maximum: 10,000,000 USDC Optimism

The amount you get is estimated at the current rate.

The current USDC Optimism to ADA exchange rate is 4.1245 ADA per 1 USDC Optimism; the reverse rate is 1 ADA = 0.242455 USDC Optimism. According to market data, the USDC Optimism to ADA rate fell by 4.52% over the last 24 hours. Over the week it fell by 13.84%.

Over the last 7 days the rate moved between 4.0696 and 5.2334 ADA — a range of 28.6%. You can exchange from 200 to 10,000,000 USDC Optimism. That is roughly $200.00 or more.

By market cap, USD Coin ranks #6 ($74.21 B) and Cardano ranks #18 ($9.15 B). The correlation of daily USDC and ADA price changes over the last 90 days is 0 (weak).

Why exchange USDC Optimism to ADA

Buy ADA with dollarsThe USDC stablecoin is a convenient way to buy Cardano: over the last 30 days ADA changed by +4.6%.
Access to the Cardano ecosystemCardano pays network fees on Cardano and gives access to its apps, tokens and DeFi.
DiversificationThe 90-day correlation of daily USDC and ADA changes is 0 (weak): the lower it is, the more the swap reduces your portfolio’s dependence on a single coin.

How much is 1 USDC Optimism in ADA today

1 USDC Optimism = 4.1245 ADA

1 ADA = 0.242455 USDC Optimism

How much ADA you get for USDC Optimism

USDC Optimism	ADA
200	824.8949
1,000	4,124.47
2,000	8,248.95
10,000	41,244.75
20,000	82,489.49
100,000	412,447.47

How much USDC Optimism you need to get ADA

ADA	USDC Optimism
1,000	242.4551
2,000	484.9102
10,000	2,424.55
20,000	4,849.1
100,000	24,245.51
200,000	48,491.02

USDC Optimism to ADA rate chart

7 days30 days90 days1 year

high 5.2334 ADAlow 4.0696 ADA

Sep 14, 2026, 20:23Sep 21, 2026, 20:23

high 5.1896 ADAlow 4.1718 ADA

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

high 6.9562 ADAlow 4.1718 ADA

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

high 6.9562 ADAlow 1.1301 ADA

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

24 hours: −4.52%
7 days: −13.84%
7-day high: 5.2334 ADA
7-day low: 4.0696 ADA
Range: 28.6%

CoinGecko market data as of Sep 21, 2026, 20:06. The exchange rate may differ from the market rate. How we calculate the data

USDC Optimism/ADA volatility and changes

Period	High	Low	Average	Change
24 hours	4.4134	4.0696	4.2632	−4.52%
7 days	5.2334	4.0696	4.7046	−13.84%
30 days	5.1896	4.1718	4.7296	−4.41%
90 days	6.9562	4.1718	5.4898	−33.91%

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

USDC Optimism to ADA rate over the last 7 days

Date	Daily close	Daily change
Sep 21, 2026	4.1718 ADA	−4.95%
Sep 20, 2026	4.3889 ADA	−1.46%
Sep 19, 2026	4.4539 ADA	−9.77%
Sep 18, 2026	4.9362 ADA	−3.14%
Sep 17, 2026	5.0961 ADA	−0.42%
Sep 16, 2026	5.1174 ADA	+6.73%
Sep 15, 2026	4.7949 ADA	−2.34%

USDC and ADA market data

USD Coin USDC

Price: $1.00
24h change: +0.03%
7d change: +0.02%
Market cap: $74.21 B
24h volume: $25.32 B
Market cap rank: #6
Circulating supply: 74.21 B USDC
All-time high: $1.04

Cardano ADA

Price: $0.243686
24h change: +4.77%
7d change: +16.92%
Market cap: $9.15 B
24h volume: $792.94 M
Market cap rank: #18
Circulating supply: 37.52 B ADA
All-time high: $3.09

CoinGecko data as of Sep 21, 2026, 20:06.

USD Coin vs Cardano

	USD Coin (USDC)	Cardano (ADA)
Ticker	USDC	ADA
Type	token	native blockchain coin
Network	Optimism	—
Network fee paid in	ETH	—
Launched	2018	2017
Created by	Circle	Charles Hoskinson
Max supply	no cap	45 B ADA
Circulating supply	74.21 B USDC	37.52 B ADA
Market cap	$74.21 B	$9.15 B
Market cap rank	#6	#18
Consensus	—	Proof of Stake (Ouroboros)
Block time	—	~20 sec
Transaction privacy	—	public transactions

90-day correlation of daily USDC and ADA price changes: 0 — weak.

What to know about USD Coin and Cardano

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.

Sending and receiving USDC

Send USDC only on the network the recipient supports: an Ethereum address and a Polygon address may look identical but the funds end up on different chains. Fees are paid in the native coin of the network (ETH, SOL, POL…).

Cardano (ADA)

Cardano (ADA) is a Proof of Stake blockchain launched in 2017 and led by Charles Hoskinson, one of the co-founders of Ethereum. The project is known for its research-driven, peer-reviewed approach to development.

How Cardano works

Cardano uses the Ouroboros consensus protocol, with a block about every 20 seconds, and an extended UTXO model. ADA holders can delegate to stake pools without locking their coins. The maximum supply is 45 billion ADA.

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 USD Coin to Cardano

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

Exchange USDC Optimism to ADA

What to check before exchanging USDC Optimism to ADA

The recipient address must be on the Cardano network: funds sent on another network may be lost.
The amount sent must be at least 200 USDC Optimism.
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.

USDC Optimism to ADA exchange FAQ

How much is 1 USDC Optimism in ADA today?

As of Sep 21, 2026, 20:23, the exchange rate is 1 USDC Optimism = 4.1245 ADA. It updates automatically; the calculator always shows the latest value. At market prices that is about $1.01.

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

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

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

The minimum (200 USDC Optimism) 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 USDC Optimism to ADA?

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

How long does a USDC Optimism to ADA exchange take?

The order is processed once the USDC Optimism transfer gets the required number of confirmations on the Optimism network. Timing depends on network load.

Which network will I receive ADA on?

Cardano is sent on the Cardano network. Provide a ADA wallet address.

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 USDC Optimism to ADA rate changed over the last month?

Over 30 days the rate fell by 4.41%: low 4.1718, high 5.1896, average 4.7296 ADA per 1 USDC Optimism.

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

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

Can I exchange ADA back to USDC Optimism?

There is no ADA → USDC Optimism direction right now. See other ADA pairs below.