Coinbase Rewards
ExchangeExchange rewards example. Eligibility and reward terms vary by account and region.
4.1%
Example APY
Hypothetical earnings
+$41.00
USDC Yield Calculator
Explore hypothetical earnings using fixed APY examples. These educational scenarios are not current platform offers.
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Enter an amount from $1 to $10,000,000.
Starting amount
$1,000.00
Duration
1 year
Rate basis
Example APY
Aave
DeFiLending example. Actual rates depend on the market, network and available liquidity.
4.5%
Example APY
Hypothetical earnings
+$45.00
Compound
DeFiLending example. Actual returns and withdrawal access depend on protocol conditions.
4.0%
Example APY
Hypothetical earnings
+$40.00
Morpho
DeFiLending example. Each market or vault has its own terms and risks.
5.5%
Example APY
Hypothetical earnings
+$55.00
Aerodrome LP
DeFiLiquidity-provision example. Pool composition and incentives can change returns and principal.
8.0%
Example APY
Hypothetical earnings
+$80.00
Traditional savings
BankSavings scenario for illustration. This assumption is not a current bank offer or market average.
0.5%
Example APY
Hypothetical earnings
+$5.00
Every rate above is a configured illustration with no market observation date. Rows stay in a fixed order and do not rank providers. The savings example is not a bank average.
Consider the product risks: Exchange custody, DeFi lending, liquidity provision and bank deposits have different protections and withdrawal conditions. USDC is not an FDIC-insured bank deposit. Smart contract failures, counterparty problems and market changes can cause losses.
Projection assumptions: The example APY stays constant over the selected period, with returns reinvested and principal value unchanged. Fees, taxes, changing incentives and losses are excluded. Actual outcomes can differ. This calculator is for education and is not financial advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you earn interest on USDC?
Some services offer rewards, lending returns or liquidity incentives for USDC. Eligibility, rates, fees and restrictions vary. The rates in this calculator are illustrative APY assumptions, not current offers from the named platforms.
Is earning yield on USDC safe?
USDC yield products can lose money. Custodial services introduce counterparty risk; DeFi adds smart contract, market and liquidity risks. USDC itself is not an FDIC-insured bank deposit. Review the specific product and withdrawal terms before using it.
How does USDC yield compare to a savings account?
Compare current terms, fees, access to funds and protections alongside any advertised return. The savings row here is an example assumption, not a bank average. These scenarios do not establish which product is better or safer.
What is the difference between APY and APR?
APY includes compounding over a year; APR alone does not specify that effect. This calculator treats each example rate as effective APY and uses principal × ((1 + APY / 100)^(months / 12) - 1). At 10% APY, $1,000 earns $100 over one year if the assumption holds. It does not compound an APY again as a monthly nominal rate.
Do I need to lock up my USDC to earn yield?
That depends on the product. Withdrawal limits, lockups, available liquidity and account restrictions can affect access to funds. This calculator does not assume that withdrawals are instant or guaranteed.