🚀 Injective, Bitcoin & Crypto Surge: July 3 Price Predictions & European Market Wrap

Crypto markets flex bullish momentum as Bitcoin eyes new highs and Injective rides DeFi's wave. Here's where smart money's betting—before the suits on Wall Street 'discover' it again.

### Bitcoin: The ATH Hunter

BTC isn't asking for permission—just grinding toward that next all-time high while traditional finance plays catch-up. Store of value? Try store of dominance.

### Injective's DeFi Gambit

This chain isn't just bypassing Ethereum's clogs—it's rewriting the rules. Institutional adoption incoming? Or just another 'narrative' for bagholders? (We know the answer.)

### European Crypto Pulse

From Frankfurt traders to Lisbon degens, Europe's stacking sats between espresso shots. Regulatory gray zones? More like innovation playgrounds.

Final thought:
When banks start offering 'crypto exposure' ETFs, you'll know we've already won. *Plays 'The Bull Market is Back' on repeat.*

Injective extends gains as Testnet goes live amid rising demand for tokenized stocks

Injective (INJ) rises 5% at press time Thursday, following the 11.50% surge from the previous day on the back of Injective Protocol's Testnet going live. Amid the rising buzz around tokenized stocks, the Testnet launch boosted the optimism around the future of the platform and its token, with Open Interests in the derivatives market hitting a 30-day high of $170 million. The technical outlook supports an extended rally as trend momentum shifts to bullish. 

Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC near its all-time highs ahead of US NFP

Bitcoin (BTC) price climbs above $109,000 at the time of writing on Thursday, breaking out of its recent consolidation range and moving closer to its all-time highs. The breakout comes amid improving macroeconomic conditions and renewed risk appetite following the announcement of a US-Vietnam trade agreement. Traders now await the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report on Thursday, which could provide key insights into the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate trajectory.

Crypto Today: Bitcoin uptrend anchored by institutional demand as Ethereum, XRP extend gains 

Cryptocurrencies are generally ticking higher on Thursday, anchored by steady market sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) leads the recovery after breaking above the $109,000 resistance. Altcoins edge higher, with Ethereum’s (ETH) price stepping above $2,600. Meanwhile, Ripple (XRP) flaunts a renewed bullish structure, above the previously stubborn hurdle at around $2.20.