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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 3 July 2026•Updated 4 July 2026•
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European Indices Hit Record Highs as Bitcoin Surges Past $62,000

Two stone pillars labeled Europe Stocks and Bitcoin on a base, with a Bitcoin coin breaking through the right pillar.

Key Facts

1Europe’s STOXX 600 and Germany’s DAX hit new record closing highs on Friday.
2Bitcoin climbed above $62,000 as large holders accumulated coins despite record ETF outflows.
3Tesla expanded its robotaxi service to Miami as competition in autonomous driving intensified.

Amid a notable shift in investor sentiment toward cyclical sectors, Europe’s STOXX 600 and Germany’s DAX reached new record closing highs on Friday. In the digital asset space, Bitcoin climbed above the $62,000 threshold, fueled by accumulation from large holders and a short squeeze, even as spot ETFs faced record outflows. Simultaneously, Tesla expanded its robotaxi service to Miami, marking a strategic push as competition in the autonomous driving industry intensifies.

The rally in European equities aligns with improving regional macro data, as EU Economic Sentiment reached 95 in June, exceeding the forecasted 94.3 per market data. While indices hit all-time highs, inflationary pressures in the Eurozone showed signs of cooling; France's annual inflation rate dropped to 1.8% as of June 30, 2026, according to official market data. This disinflationary trend provides a supportive backdrop for risk assets as markets weigh the potential for further monetary easing.

Regarding price action, Tesla (TSLA) stood at $393.45 at close on July 2, 2026, after trading within a range of $389.3 to $432.35. Investors should now monitor the upcoming Chinese Manufacturing PMI data scheduled for June 30, which will serve as a critical catalyst for global growth expectations and could influence the sustainability of the current record-breaking momentum in European markets.