ARK Invest has continued to capitalize on the dramatic rise of Circle’s stock, unloading a sizable portion of its holdings just weeks after the stablecoin issuer’s public debut.
On June 23, Cathie Wood’s investment firm sold roughly $110 million worth of Circle shares, bringing its total divestment to $350 million over four trading days.
The latest sale involved three of ARK’s flagship ETFs—ARK Innovation, ARK Next Generation Internet, and ARK Fintech Innovation—shedding a combined 415,844 shares. The move comes amid a blistering rally that has sent Circle’s stock price up nearly 750% since its IPO.
Circle’s valuation has now eclipsed $63 billion, with enterprise value briefly topping $70 billion during Monday trading. The surge has catapulted Circle ahead of major fintech players like Nubank and Block, and even momentarily pushed it beyond Coinbase in market capitalization, according to analysts.
Despite concerns over the company’s lofty multiples—trading at over 30x revenue and nearly 300x earnings—some market watchers argue the firm’s core product, USDC, has established a dominant position in global stablecoin infrastructure, supporting long-term bullish sentiment.
With institutional interest in stablecoins accelerating, investors are now watching whether Circle can maintain its current pace—and potentially cement its lead over other crypto-native public companies.
Citigroup is evaluating the potential launch of its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, signaling a growing shift in sentiment among traditional financial institutions toward digital assets.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon remains skeptical of stablecoins—but says ignoring them isn’t an option for the world’s most powerful bank.
According to crypto analyst Atlas, the traditional four-year cycle that once defined Bitcoin and altcoin market behavior is now obsolete.
Kraken has officially launched its U.S.-regulated crypto derivatives platform, marking a major step toward merging traditional finance tools with digital asset markets.