Swap USDC to ETH on Base (MEV-Protected)

At a glance

You sell	USDC on Base
You receive	ETH on Base
Network fee	Paid in ETH: usually a cent or less
Execution	Batch auction by CoW Protocol solvers, protected from sandwich attacks
Our fee	0.5%, already included in the quote
Custody	Non-custodial: you sign in your own wallet

Connect your wallet in the swap panel. It's already set to this pair.
Check the network is Base, sell USDC, receive ETH.
Enter the amount and open the fee details under the quote.
Approve the token if asked, then sign. The swap usually settles within a minute.

Network fee: paid in ETH; on Base it's usually a cent or less.
Selling USDC can often be done with just a signature: USDC supports signed approvals, and the network cost is taken from the token you sell. If the panel asks for an approval transaction, you'll need a little ETH.
Orders are settled in batches at one price, so sandwich bots can't front-run you. See how sandwich attacks work.

What does it cost to swap USDC to ETH on Base?

The network cost (usually a cent or less) and our 0.5% service fee, both included in the quote you see before signing.

Why is my swap protected from MEV?

You sign an order instead of sending a public swap. Orders are settled together at one price by competing solvers, so bots have nothing to sandwich.

Do I need an account?

No. Connect your own wallet; there's no sign-up and we never hold your funds.

What if the swap doesn't fill?

If the price moves past your limit, a signed order simply expires and you keep your tokens.

Swap ETH for USDC on Base.

Swap USDbC for USDC on Base.

Move USDC from Ethereum to Base.

The three choices that decide what a swap really costs you.

Updated October 2026. Nothing here is financial advice. Crypto transactions cannot be reversed.