Circle Internet Group (CRCL) began trading on the NYSE on Thur 5 June 25

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) had a wildly successful debut. After pricing its IPO at $31.00 per share, the global fintech specializing in stablecoins traded as high as $103.75 before closing the session at 83.23.

• Opened at $69 after pricing IPO at $31/share

 

 

• Circle Internet Group (CRCL) is stormed out of the gate as its upsized 34.0 mln share IPO priced at $31/share, above the expected range of $27-$28, achieving a market valuation of $6.9 bln ($8.1 bln fully diluted). Shares opened at $69, a 122.6% surge, reflecting extraordinary investor demand. The IPO raised $1.054 bln in gross proceeds, significantly exceeding the initial target of $624 mln.
• CRCL is a global fintech specializing in stablecoins, notably USD Coin (USDC), the second-largest stablecoin with a $62 bln market capitalization, trailing only Tether's USDT. USDC, pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, facilitates low-cost, rapid cross-border transactions and serves as a trading and DeFi collateral asset. Circle generates revenue primarily through reserve income, transaction and treasury services, and partnerships. In regard to partnerships, CRCL has a 50% revenue sharing agreement with Coinbase (COIN), a key USDC distributor.
• CRCL's mission is to foster a secure, efficient digital dollar ecosystem, bridging traditional finance and blockchain for payments, commerce, and financial applications. Its regulatory compliance, including a 2015 New York BitLicense, positions it as a trusted player for institutional adoption.
• The company's growth prospects are tied to the expanding stablecoin market, projected to grow as digital payments and DeFi gain traction. USDC's ~25% market share and $62 bln in circulation position it to capture increasing demand for stable, blockchain-based transactions, particularly in cross-border payments and B2B use cases. The pending U.S. stablecoin bill, supported by the Trump administration's pro-crypto stance, could enhance USDC's legitimacy and institutional adoption, though it may invite competition from banks exploring their own stablecoins.
• In 2024, CRCL reported revenue and reserve income of $1.68 bln, a 16.1% yr/yr increase, driven by a 9% increase in average daily USDC in circulation reflecting increased demand for Circle stablecoins related to digital asset trading activity, market share gains as it continues to grow in key markets, as well as expanded strategic partnerships and integrations. However, net income fell 41.8% to $(111.9) mln, reflecting rising costs. Distribution and transaction expenses jumped 40.4% in FY24, outpacing revenue growth, due to COIN's revenue-sharing agreement and third-party distribution costs.