Have you ever stopped to think about how much money is actually in the world? It’s a question that seems simple, but the answer really makes you think.

The first thing that surprises you is that physical cash—those bills and coins you see in your wallet—total only about $9 trillion. It sounds like a huge number until you see the full picture. Money in bank accounts, deposits, and investment funds amounts to $100 to $150 trillion. That’s where the majority of wealth truly resides.

But here’s where it gets interesting. When you add up all the financial assets in the world—(stocks, bonds, derivatives, and others)—the figure skyrockets to over a quintillion dollars. But that’s no longer real money; those are valuations. The actual money in the world, including cash and deposits, is around $150 trillion.

Now, the amount of money in the world isn’t distributed equally. The United States controls nearly $62 trillion, almost half of the total. China comes next with approximately $16 trillion, and Japan is third with $6.5 trillion. When you see these figures, you understand who really controls things on a global level.

And this is precisely what answers those who say there isn’t enough money for Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies to keep growing. Clearly, there is money; the question is where it flows. That’s why it’s worth paying attention to what the major market players are doing, especially those who control this mass of capital. Understanding how much money is in the world and how it moves is key to seeing where the opportunities lie.