Circle Misses Q2 Revenue Estimates as USDC Circulation Slows
Circle's second-quarter revenue rose 7% to $701 million but fell short of expectations as its USDC stablecoin circulation declined.
The company reported a total revenue of around $701M, representing a 7% growth year-over-year from $658M. However, this result was below the estimated range of $712-$719M, with some consensus estimates even higher in the $741-$745M range.
The miss was primarily driven by weak USDC circulation amid a prolonged crypto market slowdown. USDC in circulation was $73.3B at the end of the quarter, an increase of 19% YoY, but a decline from its peak near $79.6B in Q1 2026.
Circle's CEO Jeremy Allaire attributed the quarterly results to external conditions, stating that 'our quarterly financial results reflect the current rate environment and a crypto market that has slowed, both are conditions outside our network.'