Circle stock whipsaws on Senate crypto bill pause — what CRCL investors are watching now
New York, January 16, 2026, 15:16 EST — Regular session Circle Internet Group shares bounced 2.8% to $78.76 on Friday, recouping some losses after Thursday’s sharp 9.7% fall. Investors continue to grapple with new doubts surrounding U.S. crypto legislation. The stock fluctuated between $75.60 and $80.00, closing higher on roughly 8.0 million shares traded. This shift is significant since Circle stands out as one of the rare publicly traded companies focused solely on stablecoins—digital tokens that aim to maintain a stable value by pegging to the U.S. dollar. The stock often reacts sharply when lawmakers signal changes toward clearer U.S.