Circle Internet Group Options Activity Overview
On Friday, July 10 2026, options trading in Circle Internet Group Inc. (ticker CRCL) reached a total of 195,548 contracts as of 12:20 p.m. New York time, according to exchange data compiled by Bloomberg and reported by Reuters.
The market split comprised 151,751 call contracts and 43,797 put contracts. The most actively traded options were:
- July 10 2026 $70 call – 11,442 contracts traded, open interest 4,425 contracts.
- July 10 2026 $72 call – 9,502 contracts traded, open interest 769 contracts.
- July 10 2026 $75 call – 9,368 contracts traded, open interest 8,489 contracts.
- July 10 2026 $69 call – 6,868 contracts traded, open interest 1,166 contracts.
- July 17 2026 $45 put – 5,544 contracts traded, open interest 3,167 contracts.
All open‑interest figures are reported as of July 9 2026, unless otherwise noted.
Equity Price and Volatility Metrics
Circle Internet’s common shares closed 5.49% higher, trading at $66.47 per share. The company’s three‑month historical volatility declined by 0.22 percentage points, reaching 88.93%. Additionally, the three‑month 90/110 skew increased by 0.12 percentage points, moving to ‑0.33%.
Market Significance
The surge to nearly 200 k options contracts reflects heightened investor interest in Circle Internet’s equity derivatives ahead of the July 10 expiration cycle. The dominance of call contracts, particularly the $70 and $75 strikes, indicates bullish positioning, while the notable put activity at the $45 strike suggests some downside hedging.
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