I just reviewed some numbers that got me thinking: how much money is really in the world? The answer is more revealing than you might imagine.

Let's start with the basics. In physical cash (bills and coins), around 9 trillion dollars are in circulation. Sounds like a lot, right? But wait, there's more. If we add the money in bank accounts and deposits, we're talking about nearly 100 to 150 trillion dollars in actual movement.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. When you see how much money is distributed across countries, the gap is enormous. The United States controls almost 62 trillion dollars, practically half of all global money. China follows with about 16 trillion, and Japan rounds out the top three with 6.5 trillion. The rest of the planet shares what's left.

This explains many things about who makes global economic decisions. It’s no coincidence; it’s structure.

Now, the question many ask: if there’s so much money in the world, why do they say there isn’t enough for Bitcoin and other digital assets to grow? The reality is that these 150 trillion dollars in real money are only a part. Global financial assets (stocks, bonds, derivatives, etc.) exceed one quadrillion dollars, but that’s no longer liquid money; it’s just paper valuations.

What’s important to understand is that real money remains finite and controlled. And as long as the big financial players decide what to do with that 150 trillion, the rest of us are watching where the capital flows. That’s why monitoring the movements of the largest wealth holders remains key to anticipating market trends.