Circle Shares Plummet 11.66% on $3.21B Surge, Rank 31st in Volume Amid Crypto Sell-Off

On October 10, 2025, Circle (CRCL) closed at a 11.66% decline amid a surge in trading activity. The cryptocurrency issuer recorded a volume of $3.21 billion, marking a 109.33% increase from the previous day and ranking 31st among all stocks by trading volume. This sharp drop followed a volatile session characterized by heavy institutional selling and shifting market sentiment toward crypto-related assets.

Analysts attributed the selloff to broader macroeconomic concerns, including rising interest rate expectations and regulatory uncertainties in the digital asset sector. While no direct operational news about Circle was disclosed, market participants highlighted the sector-wide impact of declining investor confidence in crypto infrastructure companies following recent market corrections.

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