Circle Internet Group Shares Surge Following Bernstein's Positive Outlook

Shares of Circle Internet Group (CRCL) rose by 9.74% on Monday, reaching $111.84, after Bernstein reaffirmed its "outperform" rating with a price target of $190, suggesting a potential upside of approximately 70%. According to NS3.AI, Bernstein's report indicates that stablecoin adoption is gaining momentum in payment systems and remains robust compared to the broader cryptocurrency cycle. The report notes that the supply of USDC has rebounded to around $78 billion, with total stablecoin transaction volume projected to hit $55 trillion by 2025. Bernstein's analysts emphasize the expanding use cases for payments and cross-border transactions facilitated by Visa's stablecoin-linked cards and Circle's Circle Payments Network. Additionally, they point to future opportunities in machine-to-machine payments for AI agents, highlighting the potential for growth in these areas.