Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is set to release its Q1 2026 earnings report on February 25 before the U.S. market opens. NVIDIA will follow with its earnings announcement after the New York market closes. Investors are keenly observing these reports for their potential impact on risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. NVIDIA's stock has shown limited gains this year, and Wall Street analysts are wary that even strong earnings could lead to short-term profit-taking, increasing market volatility. Historically, NVIDIA's positive earnings have bolstered market risk appetite, positively affecting crypto market sentiment during corrections. The upcoming earnings will be crucial in assessing the relationship between AI investments, semiconductor profits, and stablecoin growth, with NVIDIA's results offering insights into the tech and crypto market dynamics.