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CIRCLE INTERNET GROUP INC (CRCL)

498 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CRCL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +119
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
69%

Smart Money Signals — CRCL

Based on 443 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CRCL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
443 hedge funds hold CRCL right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Fast accumulation — +44200% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+442 new funds entered over the past year (+44200% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 69% buying

361 buying162 selling
Last quarter: 361 funds were net buyers (201 opened a brand new position + 160 added to an existing one). Only 162 were sellers (80 trimmed + 82 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+46 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CRCL position: 1 → 237 → 155 → 201. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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Mostly new holders — 84% entered in last year

3% conviction (2yr+) 13% medium 84% new
Only 15 funds (3%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +14%, value -96%

Value
-95%
Shares
+14%
Last quarter: funds added +14% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -96%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

0 → 1 → 237 → 155 → 201 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 1 → 237 → 155 → 201. A growing number of institutions are discovering CRCL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Early stage — 93% of holders entered in last year

7% veterans 0% 1-2yr 93% new
Of 498 current holders: 463 (93%) entered in the past year, only 35 (7%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Smaller funds dominant — 15% AUM from top-100

15% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 443 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 15% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
7.1
out of 10
High Exit Risk
Exit risk score 7.1/10 — multiple crowding signals converge. Institutional ownership is at 100% of its all-time high — near peak crowding. Crowded trades can unwind fast — a single catalyst can trigger a cascade.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CRCL

How many hedge funds hold CRCL — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of CRCL vs. share price

Market Analysis: CRCL

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Company Profile: CRCL

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

67 top-rated funds 15 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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5.2
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CRCL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 498 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 498 370 34.59%
13F Shares 137M 120M 14.15%
Total Value $10.79B $249.96B -95.68%
New Positions 210 163 +47
Increased Positions 234 174 +60
Closed Positions 83 72 +11
Reduced Positions 118 85 +33
Total Calls 31 24 29.17%
Total Puts 34 35 -2.86%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.1 1.46 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

498 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in CRCL. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of CRCL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Franchise GP Ltd 15.57% 443,713 $42.3M
2 Capelight Capital Asset Management LP 2.14% 30,000 $2.9M
3 Capelight Capital Asset Management LP 1.42% 20,000 $1.9M
4 CRUX WEALTH ADVISORS 0.96% 26,326 $2.5M
5 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.75% 95,534 $9.1M
6 SLT Holdings LLC 0.55% 8,525 $813K
7 Oriental Harbor Investment Master Fund 0.27% 31,714 $3.0M
8 CAMBIENT FAMILY OFFICE, LLC 0.25% 18,585 $1.8M
9 Oak Thistle LLC 0.24% 26,004 $2.5M
10 CFM WEALTH PARTNERS LLC 0.19% 13,126 $1.3M
11 GM Advisory Group, LLC 0.18% 49,809 $4.8M
12 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.15% 1,415,875 $135K
13 Leonteq Securities AG 0.14% 40,955 $3.9M
14 Signature Wealth Management Partners, LLC 0.13% 2,697 $257K
15 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.12% 174,288 $16.6M
16 First Dallas Securities Inc. 0.11% 3,050 $291K
17 Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC 0.10% 8,356 $797K
18 Trivium Point Advisory, LLC 0.10% 5,722 $546K
19 Estate Planners Group, LLC 0.10% 2,764 $219K
20 Continuum Advisory, LLC 0.09% 9,704 $926K
21 TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.08% 2,270 $217K
22 THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC. 0.08% 1,944 $185K
23 Capital Advisors Wealth Management, LLC 0.07% 5,357 $511K
24 Ascentis Independent Advisors 0.06% 8,699 $830K
25 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.06% 23,465 $2.2M
Investor Ownership
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% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — CIRCLE INTERNET GROUP INC (CRCL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CRCL?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CRCL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for CRCL?

More buyers than sellers — 69% buying: Last quarter: 361 funds were net buyers (201 opened a brand new position + 160 added to an existing one). Only 162 were sellers (80 trimmed + 82 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for CRCL holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 15% AUM from top-100: 35 of 443 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 15% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held CRCL?

Mostly new holders — 84% entered in last year: Only 15 funds (3%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.