European shares rise as Bitcoin hits record high of over $82,000
European shares rose sharply on Monday, following a rally in U.S. markets. Germany's DAX increased by 1.2%, France's CAC 40 by 1.1%, and Britain's FTSE 100 by 0.7%. U.S. futures also indicated a positive opening. Bitcoin reached a record high of over $82,000, driven by recent market trends. In contrast, Asian stocks fell after China's stimulus package of 6 trillion yuan was seen as insufficient to boost economic growth. China's Hang Seng index dropped 1.5%, while the Shanghai Composite gained 0.5%. Japan's Nikkei 225 closed slightly higher. Oil prices fell, with U.S. crude at $70.30 per barrel and Brent crude at $74.07.