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

Live Zcash 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: 0.133378 ZEC ≈ $198.23
Receiving network: Optimism
24h rate change: +2.31%

You send

ZEC

You get 1,491.54

USDC Optimism

Go to exchange

Rate: 1 ZEC = 1,491.54 USDC Optimism
Minimum: 0.133378 ZEC
Maximum: 6,730 ZEC

The amount you get is estimated at the current rate.

Right now Crystal-Trade gives 1,491.54 USDC Optimism for 1 ZEC, and 1 USDC Optimism equals 0.000670446 ZEC. According to market data, the ZEC to USDC Optimism rate rose by 2.31% over the last 24 hours. Over the week it rose by 31.64%.

Over the last 7 days the rate moved between 1,116.05 and 1,575.87 USDC Optimism — a range of 41.2%. You can exchange from 0.133378 to 6,730 ZEC. That is roughly $198.23 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, Zcash ranks #9 ($25.18 B) and USD Coin ranks #6 ($74.21 B). The correlation of daily ZEC and USDC price changes over the last 90 days is 0.03 (weak).

Why exchange ZEC to USDC Optimism

Protection from volatilityOver the last 30 days ZEC changed by +108.13%. USDC is pegged to the dollar, so after the swap your funds no longer depend on the ZEC price.
Easy to switch backThe USDC Optimism → ZEC direction is also available, so you can move back to ZEC if needed.

How much is 1 ZEC in USDC Optimism today

1 ZEC = 1,491.54 USDC Optimism

1 USDC Optimism = 0.000670446 ZEC

How much USDC Optimism you get for ZEC

ZEC	USDC Optimism
0.2	298.3089
0.5	745.7722
2	2,983.09
5	7,457.72
20	29,830.89
50	74,577.22

How much ZEC you need to get USDC Optimism

USDC Optimism	ZEC
200	0.134089
1,000	0.670446
2,000	1.3409
10,000	6.7045
20,000	13.4089
100,000	67.0446

Which network to receive USDC on

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

Network	Rate per 1 ZEC	Minimum	Network fee	Speed
Solana	1,478.61	0.39073 ZEC	≈ $0.00059	fast
Ethereum (ERC20)	1,491.54	0.133378 ZEC	≈ $0.085	moderate
Polygon	1,491.54	0.133378 ZEC	≈ $0.002	fast
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)	1,491.54	0.133378 ZEC	≈ $0.0026	fast
Arbitrum One	1,491.54	0.133378 ZEC	≈ $0.0038	fast
Optimism this page	1,491.54	0.133378 ZEC	≈ $0.00021	fast

ZEC → USDC: compare all networks USDC network fees now

ZEC to USDC Optimism rate chart

7 days30 days90 days1 year

high 1,575.87 USDC Optimismlow 1,116.05 USDC Optimism

Sep 14, 2026, 20:40Sep 21, 2026, 20:40

high 1,561.88 USDC Optimismlow 733.5277 USDC Optimism

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

high 1,561.88 USDC Optimismlow 376.2991 USDC Optimism

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

high 1,561.88 USDC Optimismlow 48.5955 USDC Optimism

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

24 hours: +2.31%
7 days: +31.64%
7-day high: 1,575.87 USDC Optimism
7-day low: 1,116.05 USDC Optimism
Range: 41.2%

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

ZEC/USDC Optimism volatility and changes

Period	High	Low	Average	Change
24 hours	1,538.89	1,443.96	1,509.64	+2.31%
7 days	1,575.87	1,116.05	1,379.22	+31.64%
30 days	1,561.88	733.5277	1,046.58	+108.17%
90 days	1,561.88	376.2991	676.6871	+245.52%

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

ZEC to USDC Optimism rate over the last 7 days

Date	Daily close	Daily change
Sep 21, 2026	1,526.98 USDC Optimism	+3.87%
Sep 20, 2026	1,470.11 USDC Optimism	−5.88%
Sep 19, 2026	1,561.88 USDC Optimism	+6.46%
Sep 18, 2026	1,467.15 USDC Optimism	+9.82%
Sep 17, 2026	1,335.94 USDC Optimism	+20.31%
Sep 16, 2026	1,110.38 USDC Optimism	−4.59%
Sep 15, 2026	1,163.83 USDC Optimism	+9.47%

ZEC and USDC market data

Zcash ZEC

Price: $1,486.22
24h change: +2.32%
7d change: +31.76%
Market cap: $25.18 B
24h volume: $1.41 B
Market cap rank: #9
Circulating supply: 16.94 M ZEC
All-time high: $3,191.93

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.

Zcash vs USD Coin

	Zcash (ZEC)	USD Coin (USDC)
Ticker	ZEC	USDC
Type	native blockchain coin	token
Launched	2016	2018
Created by	Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn	Circle
Consensus	Proof of Work (Equihash)	—
Block time	~1.3 min	—
Max supply	21 M ZEC	no cap
Transaction privacy	optional	—
Circulating supply	16.94 M ZEC	74.21 B USDC
Market cap	$25.18 B	$74.21 B
Market cap rank	#9	#6
Network	—	Optimism
Network fee paid in	—	ETH

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

What to know about Zcash and USD Coin

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.

Sending and receiving ZEC

Transparent addresses start with t1, while unified and shielded addresses start with u1 or zs. Many exchanges accept only transparent addresses, so check which type the recipient supports before sending.

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 Zcash to USD Coin

Enter the ZEC amount in the calculator (minimum 0.133378 ZEC) and click “Go to exchange”.
Enter your USDC wallet address on the Optimism network and your contact details.
Send exactly the specified amount of ZEC on the Zcash 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 ZEC to USDC Optimism

What to check before exchanging ZEC 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 0.133378 ZEC.
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.

ZEC to USDC Optimism exchange FAQ

How much is 1 ZEC in USDC Optimism today?

As of Sep 21, 2026, 20:38, the exchange rate is 1 ZEC = 1,491.54 USDC Optimism. It updates automatically; the calculator always shows the latest value. At market prices that is about $1,491.46.

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

The minimum is 0.133378 ZEC and the maximum is 6,730 ZEC. The minimum is roughly $198.23.

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

The minimum (0.133378 ZEC) 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 ZEC to USDC Optimism?

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

How long does a ZEC to USDC Optimism exchange take?

The order is processed once the ZEC transfer gets the required number of confirmations on the Zcash network. Timing depends on network load. A new block on Zcash arrives roughly every 1.3 min.

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 ZEC to USDC Optimism rate changed over the last month?

Over 30 days the rate rose by 108.17%: low 733.5277, high 1,561.88, average 1,046.58 USDC Optimism per 1 ZEC.

Can a ZEC to USDC Optimism 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 ZEC 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 ZEC?

Yes, the reverse direction is available: 1 USDC Optimism = 0.00067523 ZEC. The link is below the calculator.