Have you ever really wondered how much money is in the world? The answer is more fascinating than it seems, especially when you see how it’s geographically distributed. I just looked at some numbers that put things into perspective.

Let’s start with the basics. In physical cash—banknotes and coins—we’re talking about approximately $9 trillion. Yes, $9 trillion in paper and metal circulating out there. But here’s where it gets really interesting: when you add up all the money in bank accounts, regular deposits, and the largest funds, we reach figures that make you think. Money plus deposits total around $100 trillion, and if you include the biggest and most sophisticated funds, we’re looking at close to $150 trillion.

Now, the distribution of how much money is in the world is far from equitable. The United States dominates with nearly $62 trillion, almost half of the global real money. Then comes China with about $16 trillion, and Japan in third place with $6.5 trillion. When you see these numbers so clearly, you start to understand the true structure of global economic power.

This is crucial for understanding a debate I hear constantly: that there isn’t enough money for Bitcoin to keep growing. But look, when you talk about all the financial assets in the world—including stocks, bonds, and derivatives—we’re talking about more than a quintillion dollars. Of course, that’s no longer real money; those are valuations. The real money, the one that matters, is what I mentioned: approximately $150 trillion globally.

So next time someone tells you that the crypto market doesn’t have room to grow, remind them of these numbers. There’s way more money than most people imagine, and understanding its distribution is key to seeing where wealth is flowing.