--- title: "U.S. stock night market volatility: Strategy rose 4.15% in night trading, boosted market confidence by increasing Bitcoin purchases and dividends" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/277750551.md" description: "Strategy night session rose 4.15%; Circle night session rose 5.59%, with a transaction volume of USD 66.29 million; Palantir Tech night session fell 0.67%, with a transaction volume of USD 58.27 million; IREN night session rose 1.18%, with a transaction volume of USD 13.37 million" datetime: "2026-03-04T08:56:38.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/277750551.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/277750551.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/277750551.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/277750551.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/277750551.md) # U.S. stock night market volatility: Strategy rose 4.15% in night trading, boosted market confidence by increasing Bitcoin purchases and dividends **U.S. Stock Night Market Movements** Strategy rose 4.15% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On March 1, Strategy announced the purchase of 3,015 bitcoins at approximately $67,700 each, totaling about $204.1 million. This move increased its total bitcoin holdings to 720,737 coins, causing the stock price to rise by 6.29%. Source: Zhitong Finance 2. On March 2, Strategy raised the annual dividend yield of its preferred stock STRC by 25 basis points to 11.5% to stabilize investor confidence. Despite fluctuations in bitcoin prices, STRC's market performance met expectations. Source: Qukuai Ke 3. On March 2, Strategy raised approximately $237.1 million through the issuance of common and preferred stocks to support its bitcoin purchasing strategy. This move demonstrates the company's strong confidence in bitcoin. Source: Jinse Finance. The volatility in the cryptocurrency market has intensified, requiring careful risk assessment. **Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry** Circle rose 5.59% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On March 4, the turmoil in Iran drove up Circle's stock price. As U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran led to soaring oil prices, Circle benefited from increased yields on its stablecoin USDC, with the stock price rising over 60% in the past five days. Source: Jinse Finance 2. On March 4, Mizuho Securities analysts raised Circle's target price. Analyst Dan Dolev increased Circle's target price from $90 to $100, mainly due to rising oil prices potentially increasing inflation and reducing the likelihood of interest rate cuts, which is favorable for Circle's interest income. Source: Jinse Finance 3. On March 3, Circle executives sold company stock. Circle's Chief Product and Technology Officer Chandhok sold 20,000 shares of company stock, valued at $1.8 million, which may impact market confidence. Source: SEC filings. The volatility in the cryptocurrency market has intensified, requiring vigilance against risks. Palantir Tech fell 0.67% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On March 3, Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel planned to sell 2 million shares, valued at approximately $280 million. This news caused the stock price to drop by 3.6%, as investors worried that major shareholder sell-offs could affect market confidence. Source: Reuters 2. On March 2, Portnoy Law Firm launched a securities fraud investigation into Palantir, involving security issues related to its NGC2 battlefield communication platform. This raised concerns about the company's governance, leading to stock price volatility. Source: ReutersOn March 3rd, geopolitical tensions escalated, particularly due to the U.S. and Israel's strikes against Iran, impacting global stock markets. Investors' concerns over war risks intensified, leading to pressure on Palantir's stock price. Source: Bloomberg AI demand growth, increased geopolitical risks. IREN rose 1.18% in night trading. There has been no significant news regarding IREN recently; trading is active, and capital flows are evident. Considering the sector and industry trends, the stock shows significant volatility, and specific reasons need further observation. 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