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StocksUpdated×2•Originally published 7 May 2026•Updated 7 May 2026•

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CRCL Stock Drops 7.8% Following Insider Selling Ahead of Q1 Results

Key Facts

1CRCL heads into Q1 earnings with strong USDC growth and expanding partnerships.

2RGTI's Q1 results are likely to reflect rising quantum system demand amid volatile revenue trends.

Circle (CRCL) shares declined 7.8% to $112.28 as the company confirmed its Q1 earnings announcement for May 11. The downward movement followed news of board member Michelle Burns selling 11,666 shares, overshadowing the company's new strategic focus on AI. Circle is increasingly positioning USDC as a primary settlement layer for autonomous AI system transactions to drive future utility. Meanwhile, Rigetti Computing (RGTI) continues to face revenue volatility despite the growing demand for quantum systems. Analysts are weighing the impact of insider selling against the potential of the company's AI-driven growth narrative. Investors are now looking toward the May 11 financial disclosure to see if these strategic shifts can restore market confidence.

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Version 23 months ago

What changed: Added the specific earnings announcement date (May 11) and strategic details regarding USDC's role in the AI economy.

Version 13 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to reflect a 7.8% share price drop and insider selling by a board member, shifting the narrative from a neutral preview to a bearish tone.