Circle Internet’s revenue set to surge as stablecoin adoption accelerates

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL), the fintech company behind the USDC and EURC stablecoins, has gained 123% since its early-June debut on the New York Stock Exchange. The stock, which was listed on June 5, had risen to $185 as of July 28.

Most of Circle’s revenue comes from interest earned on the reserves backing its stablecoins. These reserves, which for USDC are held largely in US Treasuries and cash, provide one-for-one backing for every unit of USDC in circulation. Reserve income accounted for almost all of the company’s $1.7 billion in revenue reported in 2024. Visible Alpha consensus shows analysts expect that figure to rise to $2.6 billion in 2025, of which $2.5 billion will come from reserve income.

Stablecoins are a niche but growing corner of crypto markets. USDC in circulation fell from 44,531 million to 43,957 million between 2022 and 2024. An estimated 71,477 million coins are expected to be in circulation in 2025, and this is forecast to surge to 229,842 million by 2028.

Policymakers in major markets, including the US and EU, are formalizing legal frameworks for stablecoins. These developments could reassure risk-averse users and broaden the appeal of reserve-backed digital currencies.