Convert MERCon Base to OP
Swap Liquid Mercury (MERC) on Base to Optimism (OP) at the best cross-chain rate. SwitchFi routes your MERC → OP exchange across the top DEXs and bridges and settles straight from your wallet — non-custodial, no account, no sign-up.
MERC to OP market data
| Metric | MERC · Base | OP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.006063 | $0.1025 |
| Market cap | $22.94M | $234.45M |
| 24h volume | $1,321 | $85.86M |
| 24h change | +2.79% | +4.54% |
| 7d change | +28.90% | +7.00% |
| 24h high / low | $0.006135 / $0.005879 | $0.105 / $0.09694 |
| All-time high | $1.00 | $4.84 |
| Market cap rank | #771 | #166 |
What is the MERC to OP exchange rate?
At the current market price, 1 MERC ≈ 0.05915271 OP, and 1 OP ≈ 16.9054 MERC. The rate moves with the market; the exact amount you receive is quoted from live liquidity in your wallet before you sign.
In size terms Liquid Mercury is the junior asset: it is valued at $22.94M against Optimism's $234.45M, a gap of about 10×. On the overall leaderboard they sit at #771 and #166 respectively. Over the past 24 hours MERC is +2.79% while OP is +4.54%, so the MERC/OP rate has moved in OP's favour. On a 7-day view the tape shows MERC +28.90% and OP +7.00%. With $1,321 and $85.86M in respective daily volume, neither side of a MERC→OP swap struggles for depth. Measured from record highs, MERC is down 99.4% and OP is down 97.9%.
MERC to OP converter & price calculator
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MERC / OP conversion tables
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About Liquid Mercury and Optimism
Liquid Mercury (MERC) ranks #771 by market capitalisation at $22.94M. The price sits 99.4% under the record high of $1.00. Of a maximum supply of 6.00B MERC, 3.78B MERC (63%) is already in circulation. MERC has moved +28.90% week-on-week and +14.70% over 30 days. Its 24-hour trading volume is $1,321.
Optimism (OP) is the #166 cryptocurrency by market cap, worth $234.45M in aggregate. The price sits 97.9% under the record high of $4.84. Of a maximum supply of 4.29B OP, 2.29B OP (53%) is already in circulation. OP has moved +7.00% week-on-week and +15.80% over 30 days. Its 24-hour trading volume is $85.86M.
How to convert MERC to OP
- 1 Enter the amount of MERC on Base you want to convert — the swap widget on this page is prefilled with the MERC → OP pair.
- 2 Connect a compatible wallet: MetaMask, OKX, Trust Wallet, TokenPocket, TronLink, UniSat, Phantom and others.
- 3 Review the quoted route — the estimated and minimum amount of OP you will receive, plus network, DEX and bridge fees, are all shown before you sign.
- 4 Confirm the transaction in your wallet and track the swap on the My transactions page until the funds arrive.
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MERC to OP FAQ
What is the MERC to OP exchange rate?
At current prices one MERC converts to about 0.05915271 OP, and one OP to about 16.9054 MERC. The figure tracks the market in real time — the binding rate is the one quoted at execution.
How to swap, exchange or convert MERC to OP on SwitchFi?
Type in how much MERC you're converting, connect a wallet, check the quoted MERC→OP route and confirm in the wallet. The router compares DEX and bridge paths and settles without ever taking custody.
Is the MERC to OP swap instant?
Speed depends on the route: same-chain trades are near-instant, while bridged cross-chain paths usually complete in a few minutes. Progress is trackable the whole way.
Are there fees to convert MERC to OP?
SwitchFi shows the network, DEX and bridge fees up front in the quote. You always see the minimum you'll receive before confirming — there are no hidden custody fees because you never give up control of your funds.
Do I need an account to exchange MERC for OP?
No. SwitchFi is a non-custodial router — connect a compatible wallet and swap. No sign-up, no KYC to use the on-chain swap.
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