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Battle of Narratives: How 2026 Stories Are Steering Bitcoin Flows and Volatility – cover image
Battle of Narratives: How 2026 Stories Are Steering Bitcoin Flows and Volatility

In 2026 the Bitcoin narrative is a tug‑of‑war: banks publicly pivot to BTC even as high‑profile skeptics and media critiques question the 'digital gold' story. This article maps the competing stories, the evidence behind them, and what narrative momentum means for institutional flows, retail sentiment and BTC volatility.