Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought another 220,000 shares of Circle on Tuesday, spending about $13.9 million and extending its recent buying streak. The latest purchase brings ARK’s total Circle accumulation in July to 725,517 shares, despite the stock’s steep decline.
The move matters because it shows ARK continuing to add exposure to Circle while the company’s share price is under pressure. For crypto markets and companies tied to the digital asset sector, large fund activity can draw attention to investor sentiment and to how major asset managers view listed crypto-related businesses.
Circle is one of the best-known companies linked to stablecoins and the broader crypto market, so ARK’s repeated purchases are being watched closely by market participants. Buying during a sell-off can signal confidence from a high-profile investor, even if it does not change the immediate trend in the stock.
ARK has been active throughout July, steadily building its position instead of waiting for a recovery. The latest trade adds to that pattern and keeps Circle among the more closely followed crypto-related names in public markets.
For readers, the key takeaway is simple: ARK is still buying Circle even as the stock falls, making the firm one of the more visible supporters of the company in recent trading.