USD Coin (USDC Optimism) to Zcash (ZEC): Rate, Chart and Comparison

Live USD Coin to Zcash 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: Zcash
24h rate change: −3.25%

You send

USDC Optimism

You get 1.3529

ZEC

Go to exchange

Rate: 1 USDC Optimism = 0.000676448 ZEC
Minimum: 200 USDC Optimism
Maximum: 10,000,000 USDC Optimism

The amount you get is estimated at the current rate.

USD Coin is exchanged to Zcash at 1 USDC Optimism = 0.000676448 ZEC, so 1 ZEC costs 1,478.31 USDC Optimism. According to market data, the USDC Optimism to ZEC rate fell by 3.25% over the last 24 hours. Over the week it fell by 24.03%.

Over the last 7 days the rate moved between 0.00063457 and 0.000896014 ZEC — a range of 41.2%. 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 Zcash ranks #9 ($25.37 B). The correlation of daily USDC and ZEC price changes over the last 90 days is 0.03 (weak).

Why exchange USDC Optimism to ZEC

Buy ZEC with dollarsThe USDC stablecoin is a convenient way to buy Zcash: over the last 30 days ZEC changed by +108.13%.
Private transfersZcash supports transfers whose details can be hidden from public view.
DiversificationThe 90-day correlation of daily USDC and ZEC changes is 0.03 (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 ZEC today

1 USDC Optimism = 0.000676448 ZEC

1 ZEC = 1,478.31 USDC Optimism

How much ZEC you get for USDC Optimism

USDC Optimism	ZEC
200	0.13529
1,000	0.676448
2,000	1.3529
10,000	6.7645
20,000	13.529
100,000	67.6448

How much USDC Optimism you need to get ZEC

ZEC	USDC Optimism
0.2	295.6619
0.5	739.1547
2	2,956.62
5	7,391.55
20	29,566.19
50	73,915.47

USDC Optimism to ZEC rate chart

7 days30 days90 days1 year

high 0.000896014 ZEClow 0.00063457 ZEC

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

high 0.00136328 ZEClow 0.000640254 ZEC

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

high 0.00265746 ZEClow 0.000640254 ZEC

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

high 0.020578 ZEClow 0.000640254 ZEC

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

24 hours: −3.25%
7 days: −24.03%
7-day high: 0.000896014 ZEC
7-day low: 0.00063457 ZEC
Range: 41.2%

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/ZEC volatility and changes

Period	High	Low	Average	Change
24 hours	0.000692539	0.000649817	0.000662624	−3.25%
7 days	0.000896014	0.00063457	0.000734628	−24.03%
30 days	0.00136328	0.000640254	0.00100376	−51.96%
90 days	0.00265746	0.000640254	0.00171224	−71.06%

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

USDC Optimism to ZEC rate over the last 7 days

Date	Daily close	Daily change
Sep 21, 2026	0.000654889 ZEC	−3.72%
Sep 20, 2026	0.000680219 ZEC	+6.24%
Sep 19, 2026	0.000640254 ZEC	−6.06%
Sep 18, 2026	0.000681592 ZEC	−8.94%
Sep 17, 2026	0.000748539 ZEC	−16.88%
Sep 16, 2026	0.000900591 ZEC	+4.81%
Sep 15, 2026	0.000859232 ZEC	−8.65%

USDC and ZEC 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

Zcash ZEC

Price: $1,497.60
24h change: +3.39%
7d change: +31.76%
Market cap: $25.37 B
24h volume: $1.4 B
Market cap rank: #9
Circulating supply: 16.94 M ZEC
All-time high: $3,191.93

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

USD Coin vs Zcash

	USD Coin (USDC)	Zcash (ZEC)
Ticker	USDC	ZEC
Type	token	native blockchain coin
Network	Optimism	—
Network fee paid in	ETH	—
Launched	2018	2016
Created by	Circle	Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn
Max supply	no cap	21 M ZEC
Circulating supply	74.21 B USDC	16.94 M ZEC
Market cap	$74.21 B	$25.37 B
Market cap rank	#6	#9
Consensus	—	Proof of Work (Equihash)
Block time	—	~1.3 min
Transaction privacy	—	optional

90-day correlation of daily USDC and ZEC price changes: 0.03 — weak.

What to know about USD Coin and Zcash

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…).

Zcash (ZEC)

Zcash (ZEC) is a cryptocurrency launched in 2016 by the team led by Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn. It was the first widely used coin to apply zero-knowledge proofs, allowing transactions that are verified without revealing their details.

Where to store Zcash

Modern wallets such as Zashi or YWallet support shielded funds; some hardware wallets support transparent ZEC.

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 Zcash

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

Exchange USDC Optimism to ZEC

What to check before exchanging USDC Optimism to ZEC

The recipient address must be on the Zcash 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 ZEC exchange FAQ

How much is 1 USDC Optimism in ZEC today?

As of Sep 21, 2026, 20:23, the exchange rate is 1 USDC Optimism = 0.000676448 ZEC. 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 ZEC?

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 ZEC?

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 ZEC?

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 ZEC 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 ZEC on?

Zcash is sent on the Zcash network. Provide a ZEC 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 ZEC rate changed over the last month?

Over 30 days the rate fell by 51.96%: low 0.000640254, high 0.00136328, average 0.00100376 ZEC per 1 USDC Optimism.

Can a USDC Optimism to ZEC exchange be traced?

Transfers on public blockchains are visible in block explorers. Privacy coins hide transaction details: Monero does it by default, Zcash and Dash optionally.

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

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

Can I exchange ZEC back to USDC Optimism?

Yes, the reverse direction is available: 1 ZEC = 1,484.05 USDC Optimism. The link is below the calculator.