Circle Internet Group Officer Nikhil Chandhok Files Form 144 to Sell $2.12M in Class A Shares

Form 144 Analysis: Circle Internet Group, Inc.

Summary

Circle Internet Group, Inc. officer Nikhil Chandhok filed a Form 144 notice of proposed sale covering 26,668 Class A shares with an estimated aggregate market value of $2,122,506.12 (~$79.59 per share). The proposed transaction is slated for October 8, 2026, through Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC on the NYSE.

Origin of Securities

The shares to be sold stem from two separate acquisition events:

• 3,334 shares acquired via restricted stock vesting on October 1, 2026, as equity compensation.
• 23,334 shares acquired via stock option exercise on October 8, 2026, paid in cash.

Trading Pattern and Rule 10b5-1 Plan

This filing follows an established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 10, 2026. Historical filings show consistent monthly sales executed pursuant to this plan:

• July 8, 2026: 26,666 shares sold for $1,703,957.40
• August 10, 2026: 26,666 shares sold for $1,790,621.90
• September 8, 2026: 26,666 shares sold for $2,677,266.40

Market Impact & Significance

Trading significance is rated as Low. The proposed sale represents approximately 0.01% of the issuer's 234,685,190 shares outstanding. Given that the sale is part of an ongoing pre-scheduled Rule 10b5-1 divestment program and partially tied to option exercises, it does not suggest an unexpected shift in sentiment.