How much of that is going into companies like Microstrategy? 
But anyway, more seriously, more money in the stock market raises the S&P 500 and indicates that the economy is getting healthier (even if the government itself is drowning itself in ever-increasing debt).
Haha, MicroStrategy really is the poster child for “normal people betting big”. You have to wonder if half of retail inflows are just chasing the next big crypto move via stocks. But on your main point: You’re right, more money in the market does push the S&P up, and it’s true that this can make things look healthier (on the surface But anyway, more seriously, more money in the stock market raises the S&P 500 and indicates that the economy is getting healthier (even if the government itself is drowning itself in ever-increasing debt).
). People see their accounts rise and feel richer, so they spend more. It’s almost like a mood booster for the economy.