Analysts said Circle's second-quarter results countered concerns about competition and weaker reserve income, while the firm's distribution reach, regulatory standing and Arc Layer 1 may be underappreciated.
Bernstein reiterated its outperform rating on Circle and kept a $140 price target, arguing that the company's second-quarter earnings undermined market concerns over rising competition and declining reserve income. The analysts said investors may be underestimating Circle's distribution capabilities, its regulatory position, and potential additional revenue from Arc, its Layer 1 network (base blockchain infrastructure).