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

Live USD Coin to Ethereum Classic 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: Ethereum Classic
24h rate change: −2.99%

You send

USDC Optimism

You get 225.9298

ETC

Go to exchange

Rate: 1 USDC Optimism = 0.112965 ETC
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 ETC exchange rate is 0.112965 ETC per 1 USDC Optimism; the reverse rate is 1 ETC = 8.8523 USDC Optimism. According to market data, the USDC Optimism to ETC rate fell by 2.99% over the last 24 hours. Over the week it fell by 13.17%.

Over the last 7 days the rate moved between 0.113344 and 0.140416 ETC — a range of 23.89%. 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 Ethereum Classic ranks #67 ($1.41 B). The correlation of daily USDC and ETC price changes over the last 90 days is -0.02 (weak).

Why exchange USDC Optimism to ETC

Buy ETC with dollarsThe USDC stablecoin is a convenient way to buy Ethereum Classic: over the last 30 days ETC changed by +4.83%.
Access to the Ethereum Classic ecosystemEthereum Classic pays network fees on Ethereum Classic and gives access to its apps, tokens and DeFi.
DiversificationThe 90-day correlation of daily USDC and ETC changes is -0.02 (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 ETC today

1 USDC Optimism = 0.112965 ETC

1 ETC = 8.8523 USDC Optimism

How much ETC you get for USDC Optimism

USDC Optimism	ETC
200	22.593
1,000	112.9649
2,000	225.9298
10,000	1,129.65
20,000	2,259.3
100,000	11,296.49

How much USDC Optimism you need to get ETC

ETC	USDC Optimism
50	442.6154
100	885.2309
500	4,426.15
1,000	8,852.31
5,000	44,261.54
10,000	88,523.09

USDC Optimism to ETC rate chart

7 days30 days90 days1 year

high 0.140416 ETClow 0.113344 ETC

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

high 0.139192 ETClow 0.114308 ETC

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

high 0.164448 ETClow 0.114308 ETC

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

high 0.164448 ETClow 0.0497749 ETC

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

24 hours: −2.99%
7 days: −13.17%
7-day high: 0.140416 ETC
7-day low: 0.113344 ETC
Range: 23.89%

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/ETC volatility and changes

Period	High	Low	Average	Change
24 hours	0.118264	0.113344	0.115915	−2.99%
7 days	0.140416	0.113344	0.127559	−13.17%
30 days	0.139192	0.114308	0.129561	−4.63%
90 days	0.164448	0.114308	0.141477	−18.15%

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

USDC Optimism to ETC rate over the last 7 days

Date	Daily close	Daily change
Sep 21, 2026	0.114308 ETC	−1.99%
Sep 20, 2026	0.116633 ETC	−4.87%
Sep 19, 2026	0.122599 ETC	−7.91%
Sep 18, 2026	0.133137 ETC	−1.86%
Sep 17, 2026	0.135658 ETC	−2.41%
Sep 16, 2026	0.139006 ETC	+5.16%
Sep 15, 2026	0.132181 ETC	−1.7%

USDC and ETC 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

Ethereum Classic ETC

Price: $8.88
24h change: +3.11%
7d change: +16.39%
Market cap: $1.41 B
24h volume: $74.58 M
Market cap rank: #67
Circulating supply: 158.24 M ETC
All-time high: $167.09

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

USD Coin vs Ethereum Classic

	USD Coin (USDC)	Ethereum Classic (ETC)
Ticker	USDC	ETC
Type	token	native blockchain coin
Network	Optimism	—
Network fee paid in	ETH	—
Launched	2018	2015
Created by	Circle	—
Max supply	no cap	—
Circulating supply	74.21 B USDC	158.24 M ETC
Market cap	$74.21 B	$1.41 B
Market cap rank	#6	#67
Consensus	—	Proof of Work (Etchash)
Transaction privacy	—	public transactions

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

What to know about USD Coin and Ethereum Classic

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…).

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.

What Ethereum Classic is used for

ETC is used for payments, for smart contracts and by miners who prefer a Proof of Work chain.

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 Ethereum Classic

Enter the USDC Optimism amount in the calculator (minimum 200 USDC Optimism) and click “Go to exchange”.
Enter your ETC wallet address on the Ethereum Classic 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, Ethereum Classic is sent to your address. You can track the order on its status page.

Exchange USDC Optimism to ETC

What to check before exchanging USDC Optimism to ETC

The recipient address must be on the Ethereum Classic 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 ETC exchange FAQ

How much is 1 USDC Optimism in ETC today?

As of Sep 21, 2026, 20:23, the exchange rate is 1 USDC Optimism = 0.112965 ETC. It updates automatically; the calculator always shows the latest value. At market prices that is about $1.00.

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

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 ETC?

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 ETC?

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 ETC 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 ETC on?

Ethereum Classic is sent on the Ethereum Classic network. Provide a ETC 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 ETC rate changed over the last month?

Over 30 days the rate fell by 4.63%: low 0.114308, high 0.139192, average 0.129561 ETC per 1 USDC Optimism.

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

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

Can I exchange ETC back to USDC Optimism?

Yes, the reverse direction is available: 1 ETC = 8.8977 USDC Optimism. The link is below the calculator.