Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) has been removed from several Russell growth indices, including the Russell 1000 Growth Index, Russell 3000 Growth Index, and Russell Midcap Growth Index. This change is part of Russell's latest annual reconstitution of its index components. The removal could significantly impact Circle's visibility among index funds and certain institutional investors. While Circle continues to focus on its core business involving the USDC stablecoin and tokenized capital markets, the exclusion may affect passive fund allocations tracking these benchmarks, potentially leading to mechanical selling or reduced future buying interest.