Circle Internet Group Officer Nikhil Chandhok Files Form 144 for $2.68M Share Sale

Form 144 Analysis: Circle Internet Group, Inc.

Transaction Overview

Officer Nikhil Chandhok has submitted a Form 144 notice of proposed sale covering 26,666 shares of Class A common stock with an estimated aggregate market value of $2,677,266.40 (approx. $100.40 per share). The proposed sale is scheduled to take place on or around September 8, 2026, through Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC.

Nature of Securities & Rule 10b5-1 Plan

• Acquisition Source: The underlying shares to be sold stem from a mix of restricted stock vestings (1,327 shares on 09/02/2025; 2,006 shares on 10/01/2025) and a stock option exercise (23,333 shares on 09/08/2026).
• Trading Plan: The filing references a trading plan adopted on March 10, 2026, confirming this disposition is conducted under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Historical Sales in Prior 3 Months

Over the preceding three-month window, the insider executed multiple share sales:

• 06/08/2026: 26,666 shares for $2,233,277.50
• 06/24/2026: 489,737 shares for $35,444,862.30
• 07/08/2026: 26,666 shares for $1,703,957.40
• 08/10/2026: 26,666 shares for $1,790,621.90

Conclusion

The transaction continues a consistent monthly 26,666-share programmatic liquidation schedule under an existing 10b5-1 plan, indicating routine execution rather than opportunistic discretionary selling.