#CircleIPO , Circle's stock was listed under the symbol "CRCL" on the New York Stock Exchange, achieving an excellent start, rising over 170% to close at $84.92 on its first day. This surge boosted the company's market value to nearly $23 billion, including other financial instruments. The success of the initial public offering reflects increasing investor confidence in stablecoins and cryptocurrency infrastructure, especially in light of a more favorable regulatory environment in the U.S. during President Donald Trump's administration. Circle's USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, is traded at over $61 billion, and has facilitated on-chain transactions exceeding $25 trillion since its launch.