**Bitcoin Bears Overtake Bulls in Futures Market**
Bitcoin bears have taken the lead over bulls in the futures market, according to CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler. In a recent post, Adler noted that funding rates now show more bearish sentiment. However, Nexo's Kristian Haralampiev suggests this doesn't spell doom for Bitcoin, citing stable leverage ratios and bullish year-end projections.
**Interest Rate Cuts Could Spark Bitcoin Rally**
Investors are eyeing a potential interest rate cut from the US Federal Reserve on Sept. 18. Haralampiev believes that if Bitcoin stays above $50,000, this could trigger a significant rally. Current odds for a 25 basis-point cut stand at 83%.
**Bitcoin ETFs See Positive Inflows**
After eight days of outflows, Bitcoin ETFs have turned the tide with $117 million in positive inflows. This shift is seen as a strong indicator of renewed investor confidence in the crypto market.