Core Insights - Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has invested over $30 million in Circle (CRCL), acquiring 353,328 shares across three ETFs, bringing its total holdings to nearly 3 million shares valued at approximately $255 million [1][2] Group 1: Circle's Share Performance - Circle's share price has experienced a significant decline, dropping over 20% in the last 5 trading days and 37% over the past month, currently trading at $86.21 [2] - The shares initially surged from an IPO price of $31 to nearly $300, but have now returned to levels not seen since the IPO [3] Group 2: Financial Performance - Circle reported Q3 revenue of $740 million, a 66% year-over-year increase, surpassing analyst expectations [4] - The company has launched a testnet for its Arc blockchain network and hinted at a potential native token in its Q3 report [4] Group 3: Investment Strategy - Ark Invest's recent purchase of Circle shares mirrors its previous strategy of buying into declining stocks, as seen with BitMine Immersion Technologies, where it invested around $9 million despite a 30% drop in share price [4] - Ark Invest maintains exposure to other crypto-related equities, including Robinhood and Coinbase, and operates its own Bitcoin ETF [5] Group 4: Market Predictions - Bitcoin has seen a slight decline of around 0.6% in the last 24 hours, currently trading at $101,128, with market predictions suggesting a 62% chance of reaching $115,000 before potentially dropping to $85,000 [6]
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Buys $30 Million in Circle Shares Ahead of Potential Arc Token