Recently, I started thinking about something that probably many people never question: how much money is actually circulating in the world. And the answer is quite revealing, especially when we consider what it means for the future of assets like Bitcoin.

Let's start with the basics. Physical cash, those bills and coins you see in your wallet, totals around $9 trillion globally. But here’s where it gets interesting: when we talk about real money, including bank deposits and funds, we’re looking at much larger figures. Simple deposits amount to about $100 trillion, while when we include larger funds and institutional deposits, we reach approximately $150 trillion.

Now, in terms of geographic concentration, the amount of money in the world becomes really clear. The United States dominates with nearly $62 trillion, almost half of all global money. Then comes China with around $16 trillion, and Japan in third place with $6.5 trillion. When you see these numbers, you understand who truly controls the global financial flows.

Many people argue that there isn’t enough money for Bitcoin and other digital assets to continue growing. But look at these figures. Considering only real money, we’re talking about $150 trillion, not counting all financial assets like stocks, bonds, and derivatives, which exceed a quintillion dollars in valuation. The potential for adoption and growth is there.

What’s important to understand is that the amount of money in the world also determines the actual geopolitical dynamics. When you control most of the global financial assets, your influence capacity is practically unquestionable. That’s why paying attention to what happens with the largest wealth holders is essential for anyone wanting to understand where the market is headed.