Bernstein analysts project Circle could see 129% upside to $190 per share, positioning the company as a fintech infrastructure provider rather than just a cryptocurrency proxy. This represents a significant shift in how the USDC stablecoin issuer is being valued by institutional analysts.
Circle shares reached $90 as analysts from Bernstein highlighted the company's divergence from pure crypto exposure, while Mizuho noted a boost from Polymarket integration. The company is generating incremental higher-margin revenue through infrastructure expansion beyond traditional reserve income.
Bernstein forecasts a potential 212% surge in Coinbase stock despite the exchange reporting $667 million in losses for Q4 2025, representing a 151% increase from Q4 2024. The analyst firm suggests investors should 'take the pain here rather than panic' amid current challenges.
Figure reported a 156% jump in Q4 profit, prompting Bernstein analysts to maintain their outperform rating and $72 price target. The analysts described the quarterly results as 'solid' and expressed increased confidence in the company.
