In recent years, stocks related to the crypto sector have gradually established themselves as a potential investment asset. They are not only attracting interest from individual investors but also garnering increasing attention from major financial institutions.
Notably, the recent strong upward movement in the crypto market makes stocks of companies operating in this sector even more attractive. This group of stocks allows investors to benefit doubly—from the growth of the traditional stock market and the positive volatility of digital assets.
As the market enters Q3 2025, here are three standout crypto stocks that investors should closely monitor:
Circle Internet Group (CRCL)
Despite a recent slight correction, Circle (CRCL) remains one of the best-performing crypto stocks. According to data from TradingView, CRCL shares are currently priced at $187.33, up 0.92% in pre-market trading.
CRCL officially listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on June 5, 2025, after its initial public offering (IPO). The stock opened at $69, surged to $103.75 during the session, and closed at $83.23.
In just 18 days, Circle stock surged by 800%, reaching $279, equivalent to an increase of about 550% from the IPO price. This extreme growth indicates high demand and the company's effective strategic position. As of July 14, 2025, CRCL shares have a market capitalization of $42.64 billion.
Circle is currently the issuer of USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, which has a market cap of $63 billion at the time of writing.
In addition to stablecoin payment activities, Circle also has a network of more than 500 partner organizations. Furthermore, the U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act with a vote of 68 in favor - 30 against on June 17. This act creates the first federal legal framework for dollar-pegged stablecoins, significantly enhancing the long-term outlook for CRCL shares.
Based on a 10-year discounted cash flow model, analysts at Bernstein have set a target price of $230 for Circle shares.
Coinbase Global Inc (COIN)
Coinbase (COIN) is another promising stock to watch in Q3 2025. According to data from Google Finance, COIN surged strongly in pre-market trading on July 14, 2025.
Currently, this stock is trading at $387.06, corresponding to a 55% increase since the beginning of the year. At the time of writing, COIN is trading around $393, after experiencing a five-day consecutive increase with a gain of 8.45%.
Coinbase shares debuted at $381 on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on April 14, 2021. After falling below $50 in 2022, the price has rebounded strongly over the years 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The increase in COIN is supported by the growing popularity of Bitcoin ETF funds and the fourth Bitcoin halving.
Analysts are optimistic about the future prospects of COIN. Renowned market analyst Ali Martinez recently predicted that COIN shares could reach $2,000, based on a rare bullish pattern on the COIN chart.
Moreover, COIN recently reached a high of $388.96, despite Ark Invest selling 16,627 shares of Coinbase.
In another development, the Czech National Bank recently announced it purchased $18 million worth of Coinbase shares in Q2 2025.
Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD)
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) is the third name related to crypto that investors should consider in Q3 2025.
HOOD shares opened at $98.34 on July 14, 2025, with a market capitalization of $86.78 billion. At the time of writing, HOOD is trading at $99.36, up 4.05% over the past 5 days.
Robinhood Markets shares currently have a 52-week low of $13.98 and a high of $101.5. HOOD has increased over 163% year-to-date and a total of 310.7% over the past year.
Analysts note a strong upward trend, with some price forecasts suggesting an additional 117% increase over the next three months.
In a research report released on July 1, KeyCorp raised its price target for HOOD stock from $60 to $110. This financial services company also rated HOOD as 'overweight', indicating it has the potential to outperform the market.
In the most recent quarterly financial report released on April 30, Robinhood reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.37, lower than the average analyst expectation of $0.41.
However, the company reported revenue of $927 million in the quarter, exceeding the average forecast of $917.12 million.
Is the altcoin season approaching in Q3?
History shows that altcoin seasons often occur after strong upward movements and consolidation phases of Bitcoin.
According to data from CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin has just set a new all-time high above $123,000, driven by positive market sentiment. This surge allows prices to enter an accumulation phase, creating opportunities for altcoins to shine.
Ethereum (ETH) often leads altcoin price increases, as ETH's performance against Bitcoin typically signals the overall strength of the altcoin market.
In the past week, ETH has risen more than 16%, while Bitcoin has only increased by 7.5%. Blockchains like Solana (SOL) and Avalanche (AVAX) have also benefited significantly from BTC's recent price surge.
Additionally, altcoins like Aave (AAVE) and Toncoin (TON) are also regaining attention, thanks to their scalability and initiatives in the DeFi space.