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USDC issuer Circle's share price is still climbing on its second trading day as it came within pennies of quadrupling its $31 IPO price.

Circle Internet Group, an issuer of stablecoins, is expected to debut on the NYSE this week in a highly anticipated IPO and stock listing.

While Wall Street insiders enjoyed a first day "pop," it appears Circle could have pocketed much more from its debut.

Stablecoin issuer Circle's stock skyrocketed out of the gate, beating the initial public markets performance of tech giants.

The New York-based company's stock touched as much as $117.45, more than triple its offer price of $31 and valuing the company at $30.5 billion on a fully diluted basis. The blockbuster listing also reinforced expectations that the IPO market was regaining its momentum after being stifled by tariff-driven volatility.

Ark Invest invests $373.4 million into Circle during the latter's IPO on the NYSE. CRCL price rises 200%, reaching a peak of over $96.