Circle Internet (CRCL) president sells 15,000 shares, retains 561,168 stake
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Circle Internet Group, Inc. President Heath Tarbert sold 15,000 shares of Class A common stock in multiple open-market transactions on April 13, 2026, executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Sale prices in the reported lots ranged from $90.00 to $97.93 per share.
After these sales, Tarbert beneficially owns 561,168 shares of Class A common stock, consisting of 71,607 shares held outright and 489,561 shares subject to outstanding restricted stock units, according to the filing footnotes.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 15,000 shares ($1,425,646)
Net Sell
8 txns
Insider
Tarbert Heath
Role
President
Sold
15,000 shs ($1.43M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 900 | $90.00 | $81K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 600 | $91.35 | $55K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 556 | $92.79 | $52K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 3,304 | $94.20 | $311K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 2,623 | $95.15 | $250K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 4,764 | $96.14 | $458K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,645 | $97.19 | $160K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 608 | $97.93 | $60K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 575,268 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The reported sale was made pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $91.05 to $91.94, inclusive. The weighted average sale price was $91.35. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $92.56 to $93.25, inclusive. The weighted average sale price was $92.79. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $93.69 to $94.61, inclusive. The weighted average sale price was $94.20. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $94.69 to $95.60, inclusive. The weighted average sale price was $95.15. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $95.70 to $96.68, inclusive. The weighted average sale price was $96.14. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $96.70 to $97.69, inclusive. The weighted average sale price was $97.19. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $97.72 to $98.20, inclusive. The weighted average sale price was $97.93. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range. Represents 71,607 shares of Class A common stock held outright by the reporting person and 489,561 shares of Class A common stock subject to outstanding restricted stock units.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 15,000 shares
Lowest reported sale price: $90.00 per share
Highest reported sale price: $97.93 per share
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Shares sold
15,000 shares
Class A Common Stock sold in eight open-market trades on April 13, 2026
Lowest reported sale price
$90.00 per share
One of the reported open-market sale prices on April 13, 2026
Highest reported sale price
$97.93 per share
One of the reported open-market sale prices on April 13, 2026
Shares owned after transactions
561,168 shares
Total Class A beneficial ownership following April 13, 2026 sales
Outright shares held
71,607 shares
Class A common stock held outright after the reported sales
Shares subject to RSUs
489,561 shares
Class A common stock underlying outstanding restricted stock units
Open-market sale count
8 transactions
Number of non-derivative sale entries on April 13, 2026
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, restricted stock units, weighted average sale price, open-market sale
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"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.
restricted stock units financial
"489,561 shares of Class A common stock subject to outstanding restricted stock units."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
weighted average sale price financial
"The weighted average sale price was $91.35."
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
FAQ
At what prices did Heath Tarbert’s Circle Internet (CRCL) stock sales occur?
The reported open-market sales were executed at per-share prices from $90.00 up to $97.93. Several blocks also have disclosed weighted average sale prices, such as $91.35, $92.79, $94.20, $95.15, $96.14, $97.19 and $97.93, based on the detailed Form 4 footnotes.
Were Heath Tarbert’s Circle Internet (CRCL) stock sales pre-planned under Rule 10b5-1?
Yes. The filing states the reported sale was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such plans pre-arrange trade parameters in advance, meaning the timing of these April 13, 2026 sales followed that pre-established plan rather than day-to-day trading decisions.
What type of security did Heath Tarbert sell in the Circle Internet (CRCL) Form 4?
All reported transactions involved Circle Internet’s Class A common stock. Each of the eight entries in the Form 4 transaction table lists non-derivative Class A common stock, sold in open-market transactions on April 13, 2026, at varying per-share prices within the disclosed ranges.
Does Heath Tarbert’s Circle Internet (CRCL) position include restricted stock units?
Yes. The Form 4 footnote explains his beneficial ownership includes 489,561 shares of Class A common stock subject to outstanding restricted stock units. These RSUs are in addition to 71,607 shares of Class A common stock that he holds outright following the reported April 13, 2026 sales.