I always wonder how much money there really is in the world. Most people have no idea about the figures we handle globally, and when you start researching, the reality is quite surprising.

First, there's physical cash: about 9 trillion dollars in printed bills and coins. Sounds like a lot, right? But here’s where it gets interesting. When you add up the money in bank accounts, deposits, and investment funds, we’re talking about completely different amounts. Money in deposits is around 100 trillion, and the largest investment funds reach 150 trillion dollars.

So, in terms of actual money in the world, considering both cash and non-cash money, we’re talking about approximately 150 trillion dollars. Now, who controls all of this? This is where things get geopolitically interesting.

The United States overwhelmingly leads with nearly 62 trillion dollars, representing more than 40% of all global financial wealth. Then comes China with 16 trillion, and Japan in third place with 6.5 trillion. When you see these figures, you truly understand who pulls the strings of the global economy.

That said, it’s important to differentiate between real money and valuations. All the financial assets in the world, including stocks, bonds, and derivatives, exceed 1 quintillion dollars. But that’s no longer money; those are numbers on screens, valuations that fluctuate constantly.

The reason I mention all this is because many say there isn’t enough money for Bitcoin and other digital assets to keep growing. But when you see the amount of capital that exists in the system, that narrative makes much less sense. The money is there; it’s just distributed in ways most people don’t see.