CRCL 10-K Analysis: Why 64% Revenue Growth Produced Zero Margin Gain
Circle Internet Group grew revenue 64% to $2.75 billion in FY2025 — and its margin didn't move. For every dollar of USDC revenue, $0.61 flows to distribution partners, leaving Circle with a 39-cent dollar unchanged for two consecutive years. Meanwhile, $653M in non-cash charges turned a $530M free cash flow machine into a GAAP loser. The 10-K reveals one escape: Circle's own platform share of USDC quintupled from 2.2% to 11.1%, and every percentage point migrated saves ~$18M per year in distribution costs.