Circle Shares Crumble 6.27% Amid Regulatory Fears Volume Falls to 36th in U.S. Markets

On September 12, 2025, Circle (CRCL) closed with a 6.27% decline, marking its largest single-day drop in recent weeks. The cryptocurrency infrastructure provider saw a trading volume of $1.97 billion, a 35.28% decline from the prior day, ranking it 36th in total trading activity across U.S. equities. The underperformance follows a broader sell-off in crypto-linked assets amid heightened regulatory scrutiny and macroeconomic uncertainty.

Analysts noted that Circle’s recent volatility reflects broader market anxieties over potential U.S. regulatory actions targeting stablecoins. While the company has maintained strong liquidity metrics, investor sentiment remains fragile as central bank officials continue to signal cautious approaches toward digital asset frameworks. The decline also coincided with broader risk-off sentiment in tech and fintech sectors, though Circle’s drop outpaced sector averages.

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