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How much real money exists in the world?

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A common argument is that there isn’t enough money to sustain Bitcoin’s continued growth, but data tells a different story:

Breakdown of Global Money Supply

Physical cash (banknotes and coins): approximately $9 trillion (physically printed)

Money in bank accounts:

  • Checking and savings accounts: about $100 trillion
  • Large deposits and funds: roughly $150 trillion

Total real money supply: around $150 trillion (cash + non-cash)

Who controls this wealth?

The distribution is highly uneven geographically:

  • 🇺🇸 United States: about $62 trillion (41% of the global total)
  • 🇨🇳 China: approximately $16 trillion
  • 🇯🇵 Japan: around $6.5 trillion

Comparison perspective: All global financial assets (stocks, bonds, derivatives, etc.) exceed $1 quadrillion, but these are just valuations, not actual currency.

Key Takeaway

When you look at these numbers, it becomes clear why policies in certain countries can influence global markets. For crypto investors, paying attention to the actions of major players and changes in monetary policy often offers more predictive value than technical analysis alone.

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