Circle Internet Group (CRCL) director exercises options and sells 3,819 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Circle Internet Group, Inc. director Rajeev V Date exercised stock options and sold the resulting shares. On April 6–7, 2026, he exercised options for a total of 3,819 shares of Class A Common Stock at $0.08 per share and then sold all 3,819 shares in open-market transactions at prices of $92.99 and $95.00 per share. After these transactions, he directly holds 152,328 shares of Class A Common Stock. The sales were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and the stock options exercised were fully vested.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 3,819 shares ($357,688)
Net Sell
6 txns
Insider
Date Rajeev V
Role
Director
Sold
3,819 shs ($358K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 1,273 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 1,273 | $0.08 | $101.84 |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,273 | $95.00 | $121K |
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 2,546 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 2,546 | $0.08 | $203.68 |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 2,546 | $92.99 | $237K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 38,195 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 153,601 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The reported sale was made pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan. The stock options are fully vested.
Key Figures
Options exercised: 3,819 shares
Exercise price: $0.08 per share
Shares sold: 3,819 shares
+4 more
7 metrics
Options exercised
3,819 shares
Total stock options exercised into Class A Common Stock
Exercise price
$0.08 per share
Exercise price of stock options converted on April 6–7, 2026
Shares sold
3,819 shares
Total Class A Common Stock sold in open-market transactions
Sale price 1
$92.99 per share
Price for sale of 2,546 shares on April 6, 2026
Sale price 2
$95.00 per share
Price for sale of 1,273 shares on April 7, 2026
Shares held after
152,328 shares
Director’s direct Class A Common Stock holdings after transactions
Net buy/sell direction
Net sell of 3,819 shares
Net share change from combined exercises and sales
Key Terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy), Class A Common Stock, Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, +1 more
5 terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: "Stock Option (Right to Buy)""
Class A Common Stock financial
"underlying_security_title: "Class A Common Stock""
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The reported sale was made pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
Sale in open market or private transaction financial
"transaction_code_description: "Sale in open market or private transaction""
FAQ
What did Circle Internet Group (CRCL) director Rajeev Date do in this Form 4?
Rajeev V Date exercised stock options and sold the resulting shares. He converted 3,819 options into Class A Common Stock and sold all 3,819 shares in open-market transactions over two days, while retaining a substantial remaining direct shareholding.
Were Rajeev Date’s Circle Internet Group (CRCL) trades under a 10b5-1 plan?
Yes, the filing states the reported sale was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such plans pre-schedule trades, indicating these sales were arranged in advance rather than timed discretionarily based on short-term market conditions.
What was the exercise price of Rajeev Date’s Circle Internet Group (CRCL) stock options?
The stock options were exercised at an exercise price of $0.08 per share. He converted 3,819 options into an equal number of Class A Common Stock shares before selling them at market prices in the low to mid-$90 range.