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Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases on Benzinga Pro, a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0731" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;and individual tickers.</a>
Here is a look at the most searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for July 2025. Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on July 31 market close prices and do not include dividends.
1. SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $632.08</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $481.81 to $639.85</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +8.1%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45171636/exclusive-aprils-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-apple-palantir-nvidia-stocks-rank">April</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45750724/exclusive-mays-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-apple-palantir-coreweave-nvidia-rank">May</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/07/46205646/exclusive-june-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-coreweave-nvidia-apple-stock-rank">June </a>2025 Search Rank: 1st/1st/1st</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/07/46236448/exclusive-2025s-first-half-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-nvidia-tesla-apple-stock-rank">First Half 2025</a> Search Rank: 1st</li>
</ul>
2. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $308.27</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $182 to $488.54</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -18.7%</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 3rd/4th/2nd</li>
<li>First Half 2025 Search Rank: 2nd</li>
</ul>
3. Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPEN#NASDAQ">OPEN</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $1.84</li>
<li>52-Week Range: 51 cents to $4.97</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +15.0%</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20</li>
<li>First Half 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
4. AEye Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIDR#NASDAQ">LIDR</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $3.61</li>
<li>52-Week Range: 49 cents to $6.44</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +104%  </li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20</li>
<li>First Half 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
5. NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $177.87</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $86.62 to $183.30</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +28.6%</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 2nd/2nd/3rd</li>
<li>First Half 2025 Search Rank: 3rd</li>
</ul>
6. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) &nbsp;
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $207.57</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $169.21 to $260.09</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -14.9%</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 8th/10th/19th</li>
<li>First Half 2025 Search Rank: 12th</li>
</ul>
7. Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $176.31</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $76.48 to $182.50</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +46.2%</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 18th/14th/9th</li>
<li>First Half 2025 Search Rank: 9th</li>
</ul>
8. Incannex Healthcare (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXHL#NASDAQ">IXHL</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: 41 cents</li>
<li>52-Week Range: 8 cents to $3.12</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -79.3%</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20</li>
<li>First Half 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
9. BitMine Immersion Technologies (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMNR#AMEX">BMNR</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $33.32</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $1.93 to $161</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +376.0%</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20</li>
<li>First Half 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
10. Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $16.24</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $10.42 to $145</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -86.9%</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20</li>
<li>First Half 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
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Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;The following stocks were the 11th&nbsp;to 20th&nbsp;most-searched tickers on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0731" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;in July.
11. SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>)
12. 180 Life Sciences Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATNF#NASDAQ">ATNF</a>)
13. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)
14. VisionWave Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAVW#NASDAQ">VWAVW</a>)
15. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)
16. Replimune Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REPL#NASDAQ">REPL</a>)
17. ProMIS Neurosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMN#NASDAQ">PMN</a>)
18. Hims &amp; Hers Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>)
19. Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)
20. Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>)
Why It's Important: There were several notable changes among the 20 most-searched names, while the top two stocks stayed the same from last month.
Opendoor gained significant interest as a potential meme stock and social media darling in July and was the third-most searched stock ticker on Benzinga Pro. Time will tell if the name has staying power.
AEye, Incannex, BitMine and Sarepta were also all new to the top 20 for Benzina Pro searches.
BitMine was one of two stocks to join the top 20 that are becoming Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) treasury companies, alongside 180 Life Sciences, which<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46696965/another-ethereum-treasury-play-180-life-sciences-raises-425-million-to-buy-eth"> is rebranding as ETHZilla.</a>
Falling out of the top 10 from last week and not finding their way into the 11 to 20 range were Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>), CoreWeave (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), Applied Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) and Oklo Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>).
Hims &amp; Hers dropped out of the top 10, but found its way to 18th place in July.
Perhaps most surprising is the drop of Palantir, which has been a staple in the top 10 rankings for multiple consecutive months.
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Investment firm Bernstein said in a new report that the current digital asset rally remains in its early innings, reaffirming its bullish stance on the broader crypto market despite a drop in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/price-target/25/07/46725934/robinhood-likely-to-report-higher-q2-earnings-these-most-accurate-analysts-revise-forecasts-ahead-of-earnings-call#:~:text=Robinhood%20projects%20to%20report%20quarterly,the%20last%2010%20quarters%20overall.">second-quarter trading volumes</a>.
What Happened: "We believe we are still early in the crypto bull cycle," Bernstein analysts wrote in a Thursday note following Robinhood&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) Q2 earnings announcement.
The team highlighted the trading platform's ability to expand crypto-related revenues and product offerings despite flattish price action in Q2.
Robinhood posted a strong second quarter, with revenues up 46% year-over-year and adjusted EBITDA margin climbing to 56% from 51% in the prior quarter. 
While total crypto trading volume fell 39% sequentially due to lower market volatility, Bernstein pointed to a resurgence in activity in July. 
According to the report, Robinhood saw crypto volumes spike to six-month highs last month, suggesting stronger tailwinds heading into the second half of 2025.
The analysts said the recent price momentum in assets like Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), and DeFi tokens coincided with renewed investor interest sparked by the upcoming Circle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) IPO and the growing narrative around stablecoins and tokenization. 
This, they argued, has driven fresh capital flows back into blockchain-based assets.
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Why It Matters: Bernstein also noted that Robinhood has continued to expand its crypto product offering despite the broader market's consolidation.
The firm cited several initiatives including the integration of Bitstamp, launch of a tokenized stock product in the EU, new staking features in the U.S., and additional token listings.
Importantly, the report observed that Robinhood's crypto take rate rose to approximately 57 basis points, reflecting improved pricing power. 
That figure is up nearly 20 basis points from the year prior. 
According to Bernstein, the company's gains in take rate, coupled with operating leverage and expanding product breadth, position it well as broader market activity picks up.
On the broader business front, Robinhood's assets under management rose 99% year-over-year to $279 billion, buoyed by rising market valuations and a steady stream of customer deposits. 
Net deposits reached $13 billion for the quarter, reflecting 25% annualized growth. Its "Gold" subscription product now boasts 3.5 million subscribers, up 76% year-over-year, while its Gold credit card surpassed 300,000 cards issued.
Bernstein reiterated its "Outperform" rating on Robinhood, maintaining a $105 price target. 
Notably, the stock closed at $106.10 on July 30, up 420% over the past 12 months. 
The firm sees continued upside in the second half of 2025, fueled by stronger crypto trading volumes and management's ability to execute.
"HOOD stock price has run up driven by increased investor appetite for Crypto exposure helped by a strong bull cycle," Bernstein wrote, adding that the company is delivering earnings in line with projections and that "we see HOOD continuing to deliver EPS closer to our estimates of $2.15."
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Robinhood Crypto Trading Volumes Surge In July, But: 'Still Early In The Bull Cycle,' Bernstein Says

Cryptocurrency trading company Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) reports second-quarter financial results<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings"> after market close Thursday.</a>
COIN shares are trending up modestly. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COIN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See real-time price here.</a>
Here are the earnings estimates and key items to watch.
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Coinbase to report second-quarter revenue of $1.69 billion, up from $1.45 billion in last year's second quarter according to data<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0730"> from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company missed analyst estimates in the first quarter but has beaten estimates in nine of the last 10 quarters overall.
Analysts expect Coinbase to report second quarter earnings per share of $1.35, up from $1.07 in last year's second quarter. The company missed analyst estimates in the first quarter, but has beaten analyst estimates in eight of the past 10 quarters.
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Key Items to Watch: Analysts have been raising their<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COIN/analyst-ratings"> price targets on Coinbase </a>stock with optimism for the cryptocurrency sector as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) hit all-time highs and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) gained momentum in recent weeks.
Bills in Congress as part of "Crypto Week" are likely to be a key topic as the cryptocurrency sector moves forward and Coinbase has been pushing for regulation in the sector.
Another key area to watch is stablecoin USDC (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>), which is part of a partnership between Coinbase and Circle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>).
JPMorgan analyst Kenneth B. Worthington<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46690257/forget-bitcoin-coinbases-secret-weapon-fuels-growth-for-free"> recently said</a> that the USDC unit of Coinbase could be underestimated by investors.
&#8220;We see USDC economics as particularly attractive,&#8221; Worthington said, pointing to high margins and future growth.
Stablecoins have become a key talking point of bills in Congress for cryptocurrency.
Partnerships signed by Coinbase with major banks like JPMorgan and PNC could also be a talking point in the company's earnings results and guidance. The company continues to sign partnerships with key names in the financial world as companies explore more use cases for cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrencies outside of Bitcoin and Ethereum could also be worth watching in Coinbase's report. In <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45302422/coinbase-q1-earnings-highlights-revenue-eps-miss-2025">the first quarter, </a>the company highlighted Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) and XRP Token (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) as seeing increased trading volume.
Subscription and services revenue will be a key area to watch as this high-margin revenue has helped offset quarters with lower crypto trading revenue. The company is guiding for this revenue to be in a range of $600 million to $680 million, versus a total of $698.1 million in the first quarter.
After growing quarter-over-quarter, Coinbase's guidance forecasts a drop in the second quarter.
Coinbase's report comes a day after Robinhood Markets, which highlighted crypto trading growth in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46739502/robinhood-q2-double-beat-crypto-revenue-nearly-doubles">its recent quarter</a> results. Robinhood saw its cryptocurrency trading revenue up 98% year-over-year and its cryptocurrency trading volume up 32% year-over-year in its fourth fiscal quarter.
While Robinhood and Coinbase don't offer all of the same products, both have high usage among retail traders and likely see similar growth in the crypto sector during bull markets like parts of 2025 have been.
COIN Price Action: Coinbase stock closed Wednesday up 1.63% to $377.48 versus a 52-week trading range of $142.58 to $444.65. Coinbase stock is up 50% year-to-date in 2025.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CRCL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 86 uncommon options trades for Circle Internet Group.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 53% bullish and 30%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 49 are puts, for a total amount of $4,401,457, and 37 are calls, for a total amount of $2,182,945.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $95.0 to $425.0 for Circle Internet Group during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Circle Internet Group's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Circle Internet Group's whale activity within a strike price range from $95.0 to $425.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Circle Internet Group 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753898442_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CRCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$40.9</td>
<td>$36.1</td>
<td>$37.35</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>302</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$28.7</td>
<td>$25.3</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$260.0K</td>
<td>363</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$161.2K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/05/25</td>
<td>$46.8</td>
<td>$44.3</td>
<td>$44.86</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$157.0K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$48.6</td>
<td>$46.5</td>
<td>$46.5</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$139.5K</td>
<td>785</td>
<td>53</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Circle Internet Group</h3>
Circle Internet Group Inc is a financial technology firm engaged in digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce, and financial applications. The company is the issuer of USD Coin (USDC).
Having examined the options trading patterns of Circle Internet Group, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Circle Internet Group's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>Currently trading with a volume of 6,365,446, the CRCL's price is up by 3.61%, now at $188.2. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 13 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Circle Internet Group</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $141.67.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Compass Point has revised its rating downward to Sell, adjusting the price target to $130. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Baird lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $210. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho downgraded its action to Underperform with a price target of $85. 
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Circle Internet Group shares are trading higher after announcing a partnership with FIS to enable stablecoin transactions for financial institutions.

Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) has teamed up with Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) to facilitate the use of stablecoins by financial institutions.
What Happened: The partnership between FIS and Circle will allow U.S. financial institutions to conduct transactions using the USDC stablecoin. This initiative follows the approval of the GENIUS Act by the Senate, which aims to regulate the stablecoin industry, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/fis-circle-partner-to-offer-stablecoin-transactions-to-financial-institutions-d18a1d2a">reported</a> The Wall Street Journal on Monday.
The collaboration is part of FIS&#8217;s broader strategy to support digital assets and currencies. Through this partnership, FIS and Circle will enable U.S. financial institutions to offer their clients the option to make domestic and cross-border stablecoin payments in USDC, a fully-reserved payment stablecoin that is redeemable 1:1 in U.S. dollars.
FIS earlier introduced the Money Movement Hub, which integrates with Circle, making USDC payment functionally available to a wide range of institutions. The hub allows financial institutions to connect to multiple payment networks in one place
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Why It Matters: The move by FIS and Circle Internet Group comes at a time when the stablecoin industry is undergoing significant regulatory changes.
The GENIUS Act, which was passed in June, is one such example of the increasing scrutiny on stablecoins. This act is the first major federal regulation specifically targeting stablecoins, a critical segment of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
In June, Bernstein initiated coverage on Circle Internet Group with an Outperform rating, citing the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46165366/circle-stock-is-a-must-hold-says-bernstein-heres-why">growing leadership in the stablecoin sector</a>. This partnership with FIS further solidifies Circle&#8217;s position in the market.
Additionally, the GENIUS Act is expected to have a significant impact on the stablecoin market. President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/07/46582358/how-trumps-genius-act-could-supercharge-tethers-usdt">signed the act into law</a> on July 18, 2025, representing the first major federal regulation specifically targeting stablecoins.
Circle, the issuer behind USDC, has been a standout in the stock market this year. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46387454/citi-sees-30-upside-in-circle-stock-backs-usdc-issuer-as-key-player-in-stablecoin-market">Citi&#8217;s endorsement of the company</a> further suggests that its upward trajectory is far from over.
Price Action: Circle shares fell 2.01% on Tuesday, closing at $181.64, but recovered slightly with a 0.96% gain in premarket trading, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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FIS, Circle Team Up To Enable Stablecoin Transactions For Financial Institutions

Cryptocurrency exchange,&nbsp;Kraken, is planning&nbsp;to raise $500 million in&nbsp;funding, a move that could push its valuation to $15 billion, according to a report published Tuesday.
What Happened: Kraken, America&#8217;s second-largest cryptocurrency trading platform,&nbsp;is preparing for a major funding round, tech and business-focused media company The Information <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/krakens-15-billion-price-tag-dylan-fields-unusual-power">reported</a>, citing sources familiar with the matter.
A Kraken spokesperson declined to comment on the report.
The development follows a series of events that have shaped Kraken&#8217;s trajectory. In March, reports emerged that the company was planning an initial public offering as early as the first quarter of next year, capitalizing on improved regulatory conditions under the Trump administration. Notably, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44100314/sec-drops-lawsuit-against-crypto-exchange-kraken-ceo-calls-it-massive-win-bayc-nft-creator-yuga-labs-also-gets-reprieve">SEC dropped a lawsuit against</a> Karen earlier in the month. 
Earlier this month, the&nbsp;Justice Department <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46549894/justice-department-drops-case-against-kraken-founder-jesse-powell">dropped a case</a> against Kraken&#8217;s founder, Jesse Powell. Federal prosecutors ended their investigation into Powell, nearly two years after FBI agents raided his home in a case unrelated to his crypto business.
The company&#8217;s revenue more than doubled in 2024, reaching $1.5 billion, with adjusted earnings of $380 million.
The cryptocurrency industry <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45999427/circle-internet-group-crcl-stock-soars-on-landmark-stablecoin-legislation">saw the bumper debut</a> of Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) on Wall Street in June, with the stock exploding 487% from its IPO price.
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Kraken Aims To Raise $500 Million, Second-Largest US Crypto Platform Eyeing A $15 Billion Valuation: Report

<ul>
<li>FIS is helping financial institution customers to transact in USDC through a new partnership with Circle.</li>
<li>FIS infrastructure solutions, including the FIS Money Movement Hub, will integrate with Circle's stablecoin functionality.</li>
<li>This partnership is part of FIS' broader strategy to support clients on their digital asset and currency journey across the money lifecycle.</li>
</ul>
Global financial technology leader <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fisglobal.com%2F&amp;esheet=54297496&amp;newsitemid=20250728320277&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=FIS&amp;index=1&amp;md5=f3ce744c7bfa64bb9ca3b31861317df8">FIS</a>&#xAE; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) has announced a new partnership with a subsidiary of Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) ("Circle") to give financial institutions the ability to transact in USDC, the world's largest regulated stablecoin. This partnership launches on the heels of new U.S. stablecoin legislation that paves the way for digital assets to become more integrated with traditional finance in the U.S. It is part of FIS' broader strategy to support digital assets and currencies, exemplifying FIS' strategic commitment to introduce innovative technology solutions to clients across the money lifecycle.
Working together through this novel partnership, FIS and Circle will enable U.S. financial institutions to offer their customers the option to make domestic and cross-border stablecoin payments in USDC. Issued through Circle's regulated affiliates, USDC is a fully-reserved payment stablecoin that is redeemable 1:1 for US dollars.

FIS Partners With Circle To Enable USDC Transactions For Financial Institutions Amid Growing Stablecoin Adoption

Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) has been a standout stock in 2025, with a remarkable 129% increase since its IPO. However, CNBC host Jim Cramer has raised concerns about the company&#8217;s future in the stablecoin market.
What Happened: Cramer has expressed skepticism about its long-term competitive advantage in the stablecoin sector, as reported <a href="https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/circle-internet-group-crcl-might-not-have-anything-proprietary-says-jim-cramer-1576539/">by</a> Insider Monkey on Saturday.
"I question whether Circle is going to be proprietary," Cramer said. "Because anyone can set up a stablecoin. There's nothing proprietary about what they have. And that's my point."
He also voiced his reservations about the company&#8217;s future, stating, &#8220;It can be any part of the PARCs… Circle Internet Group, the red-hot recent IPO that I'm not particularly fond of because it's a stable coin play, and pretty soon, because of that GENIUS Act, I think it'll be flooded with stable coins.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Despite its recent success, Circle has been the subject of mixed opinions. Compass Point downgraded the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46538249/compass-point-calls-circle-overvalued-cuts-price-target-after-stablecoin-legislation-threatens-profit-outlook">stock rating from Neutral to Sell</a> last week and significantly reduced its price target following the latest U.S. stablecoin legislation.
This move came amid concerns about Circle&#8217;s long-term economic prospects at its current $53 billion valuation.
However, Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) has expressed confidence in CRCL, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46387454/citi-sees-30-upside-in-circle-stock-backs-usdc-issuer-as-key-player-in-stablecoin-market">seeing a 30% upside in the stock</a> and backing the company as a key player in the stablecoin market. The endorsement from Citi suggests that Circle Internet Group&#8217;s upward trajectory is far from over.
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Jim Cramer Slams Red-Hot Circle Stock: 'Anyone Can Set Up A Stablecoin' As GENIUS Act Casts Shadow On The Hype

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<li>Liberty Broadband Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRDK#NASDAQ">LBRDK</a>) stock lost 20.50% last week following a second quarter<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46629864/charter-stock-slides-despite-revenue-beat-mobile-gains-offset-by-internet-video-subscriber-losses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> earnings miss from </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46629864/charter-stock-slides-despite-revenue-beat-mobile-gains-offset-by-internet-video-subscriber-losses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charter Communications, Inc.</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46629864/charter-stock-slides-despite-revenue-beat-mobile-gains-offset-by-internet-video-subscriber-losses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>)</a></li>
<li>STMicroelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) shares lost 19.78% last week after the company missed second-quarter earnings estimates and issued third-quarter revenue guidance with a midpoint below estimates.</li>
<li>Charter Communications shares lost 19.77% this week after the company&#8217;s second-quarter earnings per share of $9.18 missed the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $9.80.</a> Also, the company said it expects a capex of approximately $11.5 billion (prior view $12 billion) versus $11.27 billion in fiscal 2024. </li>
<li>Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) shares lost 15.31% this week after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46581788/texas-instruments-is-trading-lower-wednesday-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported second-quarter earnings results. </a>Also, multiple analysts lowered the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TXN/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> price forecast on the stock.</a></li>
<li>Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) stock lost 14.89% last week after it reported second-quarter financial results. Additionally, the company announced it had entered into an equity purchase agreement to acquire part of TD&#8217;s merchant processing<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46572182/fiserv-stock-tumbles-as-outlook-softens-despite-deal-with-td" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> business in Canada</a>.</li>
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Joseph Chalom, former head of digital assets strategy at BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), has been named <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46500927/sharplink-sbet-shares-plunge-after-filing-to-sell-an-additional-5-billion-in-stock">co-CEO of SharpLink</a> Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>), the world's second-largest corporate holder of Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), effective July 24.
Announced on July 25, the move underscores SharpLink's ambition to lead in Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) and digital asset innovation.
Chalom will serve alongside current CEO Rob Phythian, who will transition to president over the next quarter while remaining on the company's board.
SharpLink, a Minneapolis-based online gaming company with 360,807 ETH valued at approximately $1.34 billion as of July 20, 2025, is a prominent advocate for Ethereum adoption. 
Chalom's expertise, honed through launching BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETHA#NASDAQ">ETHA</a>) with over $10 billion in assets, positions him to drive SharpLink's vision of bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology. 
Joseph Lubin, SharpLink's chairman and Ethereum co-founder, <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9500420/sharplink-welcomes-blackrock-digital-assets-pioneer-joseph-chalom-as-newly-appointed-co-ceo">called</a> Chalom's appointment a "resounding validation" of the company's ETH treasury strategy.
Chalom stated, "SharpLink's commitment to the Ethereum ecosystem reflects a bold vision that resonates with my passion for digital assets and scaling innovative financial technologies. I'm thrilled to lead SharpLink into its next phase, harnessing Ethereum's unique value proposition."
Chalom's transition mirrors other executive moves within the crypto sector.
In May 2025, Chris Giancarlo, former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), joined Sygnum Bank as a senior advisor.
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Chalom's move to SharpLink aligns with this trend, leveraging his experience in forging BlackRock's partnerships with Nasdaq, Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), and Circle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) to advance SharpLink's Ethereum-centric strategy.
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Major digital asset firms and issuers of stablecoins, Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) and Ripple (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) are aiming to become integral players in the banking system to show how crypto can now be used in banking, as highlighted by Anthony Agoshkov, co-founder of Marvel Capital.
What Happened: These firms have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46230381/xrp-spikes-3-as-ripple-applies-for-us-banking-license">formally applied</a> to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for national trust bank charters, signaling a profound shift in the financial landscape. 
This move indicates a clear ambition to transition beyond merely facilitating transactions, explains Agoshkov.
He argues that the sheer volume of stablecoin activity underscores their foundational role. &#8220;To me, the numbers say it all. Stablecoins moved over $5.7 trillion last year, and we're already at $4.6 trillion halfway through 2025. That&#8217;s the core financial infrastructure,&#8221; he told <a href="https://www.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a>.
This staggering activity underpins Ripple and Circle&#8217;s &#8220;rational next move&#8221; towards deeper financial integration. The applications reveal a clear intent: stablecoin issuers, collectively holding billions in reserves, are no longer content with being mere intermediaries.
He views this as a &#8220;structural leap,&#8221; embedding crypto &#8220;inside the system, with full credibility,&#8221; effectively redefining what it means for &#8220;crypto to become the bank.&#8221;
&#8220;It's obvious that stablecoin issuers aren't content being passengers anymore,&#8221; Agoshkov remarked. Their pursuit of national bank charters aims for &#8220;a direct line into the Fed's payment plumbing,&#8221; mirroring the access traditionally enjoyed by banks.
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Why It Matters: A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency where the value of the digital asset is supposed to be pegged to and collateralized by a reference asset, which is either fiat money or another cryptocurrency.
This pivotal development of Ripple and Circle applying for banking licenses promises to fundamentally reshape how banking operates.
Agoshkov envisions a future where established financial layers are bypassed: &#8220;Once these firms get Fed access and national licensing, we will be talking about skipping the whole middle layer — no SWIFT, no correspondent chains, just native, regulated settlement.&#8221;
Ripple issues the stablecoin, RLUSD, whereas Circle issues USDC. Thus, having a banking license will help these firms mobilize capital on blockchain.
Price Action: As of the publication of this article, XRP was trading at $3.44 per coin. Its all-time high was $3.84 with a market capitalization of $203.74 billion.
On the other hand, CRCL rose 1.46% in premarket on Wednesday. The stock was up 138.27% since its listing.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that CRCL had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its value ranking was poor at the 2.35th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-3/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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Ripple, Circle Push For Fed Access As $5.7 Trillion Stablecoin Surge Fuels Ambitions To Replace SWIFT, Says Industry Observer

The U.S. stock market experienced a mixed session today. The Nasdaq fell nearly 80 points, closing down 0.4% at 20,892.69. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a gain of 0.4%, ending at 44,502.44. The S&amp;P 500 also saw a gain, albeit marginal, of 0.06% to finish at 6,309.62.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Kohl&#8217;s Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>)
Kohl&#8217;s Corp saw its stock surge, closing up 37.75% at $14.34. The stock reached an intraday high of $21.39 and a low of $12.37, with a 52-week range between $22.53 and $6.04. In the after-hours session, the shares rose 4.39%. The company has been a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46544461/meme-stock-traders-pounce-on-familiar-targets-as-opendoor-technologies-stock-continues-to-rip">retail trader favorite</a>, with its shares surging over 77% in the past month.
Krispy Kreme Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNUT#NASDAQ">DNUT</a>)
Krispy Kreme&#8217;s stock climbed 26.69% to close at $4.13, with an intraday high of $4.18 and a low of $3.26. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is between $12.67 and $2.50. The doughnut maker&#8217;s shares continued to rise in after-hours trading, despite no specific company news. The stock&#8217;s performance is part of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46561494/krispy-kreme-stock-spikes-as-meme-mania-short-squeeze-frenzy-returns">broader meme stock rally</a>, driven by retail investor enthusiasm. 
Lockheed Martin Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)
Lockheed Martin&#8217;s shares dropped 10.94%, closing at $410.74. The stock hit an intraday high of $437.45 and a low of $410.11, with a 52-week range from $618.95 to $410.11. The defense giant&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46546336/missile-wins-cant-offset-margin-collapse-lockheed-martin-tumbles-after-q2-report">mixed second-quarter results</a>, impacted by significant program charges, led to reduced margins and lower GAAP profits. The company cut its full-year GAAP EPS guidance to the $21.70 to $22 range from $27.
Circle Internet Group Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>)
Circle Internet Group&#8217;s stock fell 8.13%, ending the day at $198.31. It reached an intraday high of $211.99 and a low of $192.90, with a 52-week range between $298.99 and $64. The company&#8217;s stock rating was downgraded by Compass Point due to concerns over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46538249/compass-point-calls-circle-overvalued-cuts-price-target-after-stablecoin-legislation-threatens-profit-outlook">new U.S. stablecoin legislation</a> affecting its profit outlook. 
Lucid Group Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>)
Lucid Group&#8217;s shares rose 10.99%, closing at $3.13. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $3.15, with a low of $2.75, and a 52-week range of $4.43 to $1.93. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46550646/why-lucid-group-stock-is-gaining-on-tuesday">announced upgrades</a> to its 2026 Lucid Air models, including a new adapter for Tesla Superchargers, enhancing charging accessibility and maintaining long-range capabilities.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show Kohl&#8217;s Corp stock has a very low Momentum score of 11.52. Here is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">how it compares</a> with other retail favorites such as Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) and Petco Health and Wellness (WOOF).
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ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has made a major equity investment in BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMNR#AMEX">BMNR</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/n46541601/ark-invest-acquires-182-million-of-bitmine-immersion-bmnr-common-shares-enabling-bitmine-to-furthe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">acquiring nearly 4.8 million shares</a> valued at $182 million across multiple ARK funds.
BitMine confirmed that the net proceeds of $177 million from this transaction will be used exclusively to buy Ethereum (ETH), as the firm pursues its goal of acquiring 5% of the circulating ETH supply.
Thomas &#8220;Tom&#8221; Lee, Chairman of BitMine&#8217;s Board of Directors and Head of Research at Fundstrat, lauded Cathie Wood&#8217;s ARK Invest for taking a substantial stake in BitMine. 
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He highlighted her reputation as an early backer of breakthrough investments such as Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC/USD). Wood recently anchored her support behind Circle&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) high-profile IPO under the ticker CRCL.
Other major names backing BitMine&#8217;s Ethereum strategy include Founders Fund, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Kraken, Digital Currency Group, and the pseudonymous MOZAYYX. Their collective support points to renewed institutional interest in Ethereum as the crypto market gears up for what some believe could be the next bull cycle.
The move also reflects what many are calling the &#8220;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/07/46535966/peter-thiel-effect-cathie-wood-pours-175-million-into-bitmine-immersion-stock-as-founders-fund-backing-ethereum-spike-fuels-buzz" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peter Thiel effect</a>,&#8221; referring to the wave of capital entering Ethereum-related projects following strong signals from influential tech investors.
BitMine&#8217;s decision to allocate its latest raise to Ethereum is a bold signal of confidence in the asset&#8217;s long-term trajectory. As competition among crypto-focused firms intensifies, strategic backing from high-profile investors like Wood could shape the future of digital asset accumulation.
Related ETFs include Grayscale Ethereum Trust (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETHE#OTCQX">ETHE</a>) and Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BITQ#NYSE">BITQ</a>).
Price Action: BMNR shares are trading higher by 4.08% to $41.19 at last check Tuesday.
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Cathie Wood Joins Crypto Heavyweights In Backing BitMine's Ethereum Play

Circle Internet Group shares are trading lower after Compass Point downgraded the stock from Neutral to Sell and lowered its price target from $205 to $130.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Compass Point analyst Ed Engel downgraded Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) from Neutral to Sell and lowered the price target from $205 to $130. Circle Internet shares closed at $216.10 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRCL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss downgraded the rating for lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and slashed the price target from $303 to $224. Lululemon shares closed at $223.21 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LULU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Gena Wang downgraded Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and cut the price target from $32 to $18. Sarepta Therapeutics shares closed at $13.32 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SRPT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Loop Capital analyst Anthony Chukumba downgraded the rating for Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NASDAQ">SHOP</a>) from Buy to Hold and maintained the price target of $120. Shopify shares closed at $128.43 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SHOP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Pre-Market Outlook

Analyst Ratings

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This Lululemon Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Tuesday

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 11 analysts have published ratings on Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) in the last three months.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $172.27, along with a high estimate of $250.00 and a low estimate of $80.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 15.97%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753185645_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The perception of Circle Internet Group by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ed Engel</td>
<td>Compass Point</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Dolev</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Yaro</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ramsey El-Assal</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Vafi</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$247.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Todaro</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ed Engel</td>
<td>Compass Point</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeff Cantwell</td>
<td>Seaport Global</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Circle Internet Group. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Circle Internet Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Circle Internet Group's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Circle Internet Group's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRCL/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Circle Internet Group analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Circle Internet Group's Background</h2>
Circle Internet Group Inc is a financial technology firm engaged in digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce, and financial applications. The company is the issuer of USD Coin (USDC).
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Circle Internet Group's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Circle Internet Group's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 58.47%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Circle Internet Group's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.0% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Circle Internet Group's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 0.0%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Circle Internet Group's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.0%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Circle Internet Group's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.05, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Analyst Expectations For Circle Internet Group's Future

Compass Point analyst Ed Engel downgrades Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) from Neutral to Sell and lowers the price target from $205 to $130.

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Compass Point Downgrades Circle Internet Group to Sell, Lowers Price Target to $130

Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) has seen its stock rating downgraded by Compass Point from Neutral to Sell. The company&#8217;s price target has also been significantly reduced from $216.10 to $130.
What Happened: The downgrade comes in the wake of the latest U.S. stablecoin legislation, which has prompted Compass Point to re-evaluate Circle&#8217;s long-term economic prospects to its current $53 billion valuation, as reported <a href="https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/circle-internet-group-stock-rating-downgraded-to-sell-by-compass-point-93CH-4144836">by</a> Investing.com on Monday.
While the firm still acknowledges the potential of Circle&#8217;s USDC stablecoin in the financial system, it has become more cautious about the company&#8217;s future economics.
Compass Point expects Circle to grow its distribution network shortly, a move that could put pressure on the company's profitability.
The firm also anticipates that traditional banks and fintech firms will launch rival stablecoin products in the second half of 2025, potentially challenging Circle's long-term EBITDA margins and market share.
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Why It Matters: Last week, Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) initiated coverage on Circle with a Buy rating, highlighting the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46387454/citi-sees-30-upside-in-circle-stock-backs-usdc-issuer-as-key-player-in-stablecoin-market">company's strong potential to lead stablecoin</a> adoption. 
During the same week, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle Internet Group, highlighted that stablecoins, such as Circle&#8217;s USDC, are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46432984/circle-ceo-stablecoins-are-going-mainstream-fast">rapidly gaining traction</a> as a preferred medium for both retail and institutional transactions.
Circle also become a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46322945/the-curious-case-of-circle-stock-wall-street-cant-agree-on-the-future-of-finance">highly polarizing stock</a> following its blockbuster IPO, with analysts deeply divided on its outlook. Bearish analysts point to overvaluation, flat USDC supply, shrinking margins, and regulatory risks
Price Action: Circle closed Monday at $216.10, marking a 3.43% decline, and slipped a further 1.81% in pre-market trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Compass Point Calls Circle Overvalued, Cuts Price Target After Stablecoin Legislation Threatens Profit Outlook

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is known for his opinions on sports. In recent years, he also became well known for his opinions about<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42602503/dave-portnoy-says-he-owns-15-million-bitcoin-13-million-xrp-bet-it-and-set-it-not-trading"> the cryptocurrency sector.</a> He recently sold his stake in XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) and missed out on millions of dollars.
What Happened: Portnoy, who was known to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43647226/dave-portnoy-buys-risk-laden-dave-fartnoy-after-promoting-controversial-jailstool-im-in-this-one-to-make-money"> invest in altcoins </a>earlier this year, shared back in December that he held $1.3 million in XRP Token and $1.5 million in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>). The investor said he planned to set the investments and forget them.
Fast forward to July 2025 and Portnoy recently admitted in a video shared July 17 that he sold his XRP at around $2.40.
Portnoy <a href="https://x.com/stoolpresidente/status/1947290161089302900">said </a>XRP was going from $2.10 to $2.40, back to $2.10, back to $2.40. A crypto analyst who has given Portnoy advice texted and said he didn't like what XRP was doing and thought that Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) and the competition in the stablecoin space could be bad news for XRP.
The Barstool Sports founder said he had close to $3 million in XRP and decided to sell it when it went back up to $2.40.
"I wasn't going to sell it. I was going to diamond hands it," Portnoy said.
After selling the XRP, the cryptocurrency "went parabolic," according to Portnoy.
"I blame my $XRP guy who texted me out of the blue to say he didn't like it as much anymore," Portnoy tweeted.
The investor said the person who texted him said they didn't sell their XRP as they hold things for five years.
"I would have made millions. I want to cry."
Portnoy said selling early and missing out on millions "made me sick to my stomach."
XRP trades at $3.53 today, with the one-month range $1.91 to $3.65. The recent high of $3.65 is just shy of an all-time high of $3.84 hit back in 2018 and marks the highest price for XRP in seven years. 
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Why It's Important: Despite the missed profits in XRP, Portnoy said he's still made profits on his Bitcoin and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) investments.
"I'm still doing good," Portnoy said.
Portnoy's investments in Bitcoin and XRP in December 2024 happened after the investor<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42403470/michael-saylor-uses-lebron-james-michael-jordan-sports-analogy-to-explain-bitcoin-to-dave-portnoy-satoshi-gave-us-a-game-we-can-all-win" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;interviewed Bitcoin bull</a>&nbsp;Michael Saylor.
&#8220;I&#8217;m always late to these runs,&#8221; Portnoy said in response to a viewer of his &#8220;Davey Day Trader Global&#8221; stream.
Portnoy also shared that he is holding his Bitcoin, saying he had 15 Bitcoin, worth around $1.5 million.
&#8220;I&#8217;m gonna bet it and set it, not trading,&#8221; Portnoy said of the cryptocurrencies.
During the streams, Portnoy also discussed the optimism for Ripple and XRP thanks to the launch of the stablecoin, while adding that RLUSD was not a hidden thing.
&#8220;Already so much hype.&#8221;
The Barstool Sports founder asked Saylor, who is known as one of the biggest Bitcoin bulls, to explain Bitcoin to him in a way he can understand. The interview came after Portnoy confessed to selling his Bitcoin after the&nbsp;Winklevoss twins&nbsp;confused&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42361200/dave-portnoy-blames-winklevoss-twins-for-confusing-him-into-selling-bitcoin-too-early" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">him back in 2020.</a>
Portnoy&#8217;s investment in XRP came after Saylor essentially told him to buy Bitcoin and not worry about other investments.
Along with cryptocurrency investments, Portnoy is also up on<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46511927/dave-portnoys-10-million-elon-musk-bet-pays-off-as-tesla-soars-12-in-two-weeks-thats-a-million-bucks"> his recent buy</a> of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock. Portnoy invested $10 million in Tesla two weeks ago with shares down on bearishness from a battle between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.
While the initial investment was down shortly after Portnoy's trade, Tesla stock is now up around 12% from his purchase, surpassing his original goal of making 10% or a couple million bucks on the short-term trade.
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