The Dax reached a record for the fifth day in a row and surpassed the 17,600 point mark for the first time. The MDax of medium-sized stocks was unable to follow the Dax and lost 0.8 percent to 25,748 points.
The Eurozone leading index EuroStoxx 50 stood still. The digital currency Bitcoin exceeded the $60,000 threshold on Wednesday. This continues the most recent rally in the most important cryptocurrency, which began in January. Just two weeks ago, digital money broke the $50,000 mark.