#CircleIPO **#CircleIPO**

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO), raising \$1.05 billion by selling 34 million shares at \$31 each. This pricing exceeded initial estimates, valuing the company at approximately \$6.9 billion, with a fully diluted valuation approaching \$8.1 billion. Shares are set to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRCL." ([reuters.com][1], [beincrypto.com][2], [investopedia.com][3])

This IPO marks a significant milestone for the crypto industry, reflecting growing investor confidence in stablecoin infrastructure. Circle's USDC is the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, trailing only Tether's USDT. The company's profitability, driven largely by interest income from reserves, positions it well for future growth, especially as it explores diversification into payment services. ([reuters.com][1], [techcrunch.com][4], [barrons.com][5])

The successful listing also indicates a shift in the regulatory environment, with U.S. policymakers showing increased support for crypto-related businesses. Circle's public debut could pave the way for more crypto firms to enter traditional financial markets.([reuters.com][1], [barrons.com][6])

[1]: https://www.reuters.com/technology/stablecoin-issuer-circle-raises-105-billion-upsized-us-ipo-2025-06-04/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Stablecoin issuer Circle raises $1.05 billion in upsized US IPO"

[2]: https://beincrypto.com/circle-ipo-raises-targets-success-plasma/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Circle IPO Price, Valuation, Number of Shares – Everything We Know So Far"

[3]: https://www.investopedia.com/usdc-stablecoin-parent-circle-raises-price-range-size-of-ipo-11746313?utm_source=chatgpt.com "USDC Stablecoin Parent Circle Raises Price Range, Size of IPO"

[4]: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/11/usdc-stablecoin-issuer-circle-files-confidentially-for-an-ipo/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "USDC stablecoin issuer Circle files confidentially for an IPO"