#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 capitalization to nearly $23 billion, including other financial instruments. The success of the initial public offering reflects growing investor confidence in stablecoins and cryptocurrency infrastructure, especially in light of a more favorable U.S. regulatory environment under President Donald Trump. Circle's USDC is the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, trading at over $61 billion, and has facilitated on-chain transactions exceeding $25 trillion since its launch.