According to The Block, Circle (CRCL) shares surged 9.74% on Monday, closing at $111.84, reaching a recent high. Following this, Bernstein analysts released a report maintaining an "Outperform" rating and a $190 price target, indicating approximately 70% upside potential from current levels. The analysts noted that stablecoin adoption is accelerating across use cases including individual users, enterprises, and AI agents, and has become decoupled from the broader cryptocurrency market. Data shows that total stablecoin transaction volume reached $55 trillion in 2025, a 98% year-over-year increase; payment activity totaled approximately $375 billion, with consumer-to-business payment growth reaching 131%.
Bernstein Maintains 'Outperform' Rating for Circle, Sets $190 Price Target
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Circle (CRCL) shares rose 9.74% to $111.84 on Monday, reaching a recent high. Bernstein analysts maintained their 'outperform' rating and $190 price target, indicating 70% upside potential. Stablecoin adoption is growing among users, businesses, and AI agents, with transaction volume reaching $55 trillion in 2025. Payment activity hit $375 billion, including a 131% surge in consumer-to-business payments. The price movement reflects strong growth in stablecoin usage.
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