I just looked into something that has me thinking: how much money is really in the world. And believe me, the numbers are fascinating if you understand what they mean.

Most people don’t realize that when we talk about global money, we’re talking about astronomical figures. Physical cash, those bills and coins you see in your wallet, totals just around $9 trillion worldwide. It sounds like a lot, but wait until you see the rest.

The interesting part comes when you look at money in bank accounts and deposits. This is where things get serious: there are about $100 trillion in regular deposits, plus another $150 trillion in funds and large deposits. So, in terms of real money, we’re talking about roughly $150 trillion in cash and non-physical assets.

Now, who holds the majority? This is where you see true economic power. The United States controls nearly $62 trillion of that $150 trillion globally. China follows with around $16 trillion, and Japan is in third place with $6.5 trillion. When you see these proportions, you understand why certain countries have so much influence over global decisions.

Now, for those who say there isn’t enough money for Bitcoin to keep growing, this should answer that question. There’s $150 trillion in real money circulating around the world. Total financial assets, including stocks, bonds, and derivatives, exceed a quintillion dollars, but those are valuations, not real money.

What this tells me is that there’s more than enough liquidity in the system for new asset classes to grow. The money exists; the question is where it flows.