I discovered a fact that made me reflect: how much money is there in the world, really? It seems like a simple question, but the answer is surprisingly complex.

So, let's start with the numbers. There are about $37 trillion in circulation worldwide, considering both physical cash and deposits in bank accounts. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. If we include investments, derivatives, and cryptocurrencies, the total skyrockets to $1.2 quadrillion. Practically, numbers that we can't even visualize mentally.

If we want to be even more precise, estimates place the total value of all physical currencies—coins and banknotes—around $6.6 trillion. An impressive figure on its own, but it becomes almost insignificant when compared to the rest. And if we broaden our view to the overall money supply, including bank deposits and liquid assets, we're talking about tens of trillions of dollars.

So, how much money is truly in circulation worldwide? It depends on how you count it. But the real question I ask myself is another: which part of this money concerns me? And most importantly, where should my capital go considering these astronomical numbers?

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies start to make more sense when you look at the big picture, right? A small fraction of all this global money could represent a significant position in crypto. It's worth thinking about.