Convert USDCon Base to OP
Swap USDC (USDC) on Base to Optimism (OP) at the best cross-chain rate. SwitchFi routes your USDC → OP exchange across the top DEXs and bridges and settles straight from your wallet — non-custodial, no account, no sign-up.
USDC to OP market data
| Metric | USDC · Base | OP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.9999 | $0.1031 |
| Market cap | $73.21B | $222.74M |
| 24h volume | $10.94B | $42.02M |
| 24h change | -0.01% | +4.32% |
| 7d change | +0.02% | +4.86% |
| 24h high / low | $1.00 / $0.9997 | $0.1052 / $0.09722 |
| All-time high | $1.04 | $4.84 |
| Market cap rank | #5 | #151 |
What is the USDC to OP exchange rate?
At the current market price, 1 USDC ≈ 9.6947 OP, and 1 OP ≈ 0.10314889 USDC. The rate moves with the market; the exact amount you receive is quoted from live liquidity in your wallet before you sign.
USDC brings the bigger balance sheet here: $73.21B in market capitalisation against $222.74M for Optimism. They currently rank #5 and #151 among all cryptocurrencies. The last 24 hours put USDC at -0.01% against +4.32% for OP — the USDC/OP rate has moved in OP's favour. Zooming out to a week, USDC has moved +0.02% while OP has moved +4.86%. Liquidity is ample on both legs — USDC trades $10.94B a day and OP trades $42.02M — so conversions execute at market rates. Measured from record highs, USDC is down 4.2% and OP is down 97.9%.
USDC to OP converter & price calculator
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USDC / OP conversion tables
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About USDC and Optimism
With a total market value of $73.21B, USDC (USDC) sits at #5 among all cryptocurrencies. Compared with its $1.04 all-time peak, it currently trades 4.2% lower. Circulating supply stands at 73.22B USDC. Over the last 7 days USDC is +0.02%, and +0.00% across 30 days. Its 24-hour trading volume is $10.94B.
Optimism (OP) is the #151 cryptocurrency by market cap, worth $222.74M in aggregate. The price sits 97.9% under the record high of $4.84. Of a maximum supply of 4.29B OP, 2.16B OP (50%) is already in circulation. OP has moved +4.86% week-on-week and +8.17% over 30 days. Its 24-hour trading volume is $42.02M.
How to convert USDC to OP
- 1 Enter the amount of USDC on Base you want to convert — the swap widget on this page is prefilled with the USDC → 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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USDC to OP FAQ
What is the USDC to OP exchange rate?
Right now 1 USDC ≈ 9.6947 OP (and 1 OP ≈ 0.10314889 USDC). Rates update continuously from live market data; the exact amount you receive is quoted in your wallet before you sign.
How to swap, exchange or convert USDC to OP on SwitchFi?
Enter the amount of USDC you want to pay, connect your wallet, review the quote and confirm. SwitchFi routes the swap across DEXs and bridges to the best USDC→OP path — non-custodial, straight from your wallet.
Is the USDC to OP swap instant?
Same-chain swaps settle in seconds; cross-chain routes typically take a few minutes while the bridge confirms on both sides. You can track live status until the funds land.
Are there fees to convert USDC to OP?
The usual on-chain costs apply (network gas plus DEX/bridge fees), but they're disclosed inside the quote together with the minimum received. Nothing is charged for accounts or custody.
Do I need an account to exchange USDC 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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