Ark Invest Adds $16 Million in Circle Amid Stock Drop

Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, purchased 161,513 shares of Circle Internet Group on Tuesday, totaling roughly $16.34 million based on Circle’s closing price of $101.17. The move comes after Circle’s stock fell 20% amid negative developments affecting the stablecoin issuer.

Negative Catalysts for Circle

Circle faced headwinds from proposed U.S. legislation under the draft Clarity Act, which could restrict yield payments on stablecoins, raising concerns among investors. Additionally, onchain investigator ZachXBT reported that Circle froze USDC balances in 16 hot wallets tied to various businesses linked to an ongoing U.S. civil case, highlighting the risks of centralized control in USDC operations.

Market Context and Ark Strategy

Circle’s stock rebounded 1.5% in after-hours trading following the sell-off. The stock is up 65% in the past month but down 23% over six months. Circle is currently the third-largest holding in Ark’s ARKK ETF, with a 5.48% weighting valued at $334.5 million.

Meanwhile, Ark reduced exposure to Bullish by selling 41,064 shares worth $1.53 million, reflecting a broader portfolio rebalancing strategy that limits any single holding to about 10% of each fund. Analysts also noted competitive pressure from Tether, which is undergoing its first full financial audit, potentially challenging Circle’s position as a compliant stablecoin alternative.

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