Mizuho has maintained a neutral rating on Circle, stating that the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) approval for Circle to establish a national trust bank is a positive step but does not address the core issues of USDC's growth slowdown and increasing competition in the stablecoin market. USDC's circulating supply has decreased by approximately $7 billion since its peak in March, now standing at around $7.4 billion, marking the largest monthly contraction since 2022. Mizuho analysts highlighted that the stablecoin industry is becoming increasingly commoditized, with over 140 companies, including Visa, Stripe, and Coinbase, launching Open USD under the GENIUS Act, challenging Circle's competitive position. Circle's stock rose 5% on Friday but fell 4.7% to $63.03 on Monday, erasing most of the gains.