For years, Arthur Britto has remained one of the most enigmatic figures in the cryptocurrency industry. As a co-founder of Ripple and one of the architects behind the XRP Ledger (XRPL), Britto played a central role in the project’s early development.
Yet, unlike his counterparts David Schwartz and Jed McCaleb, he withdrew entirely from the public spotlight and has not participated in interviews, commentary, or online discussions since.
That silence ended this week, as Britto shared his first post on X in years. John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire), a prominent analyst and commentator in the crypto space, quickly weighed in on Britto’s unexpected post.
Squire’s analysis framed the post as more than a casual update, noting its alignment with a spike in XRP network activity and other broader market indicators.
🚨 BREAKING:
Arthur Britto, co-founder of Ripple and one of the most mysterious figures in crypto, has just posted on X. 😳
Yes — the same Britto who once said “XRP was designed to reach $10,000.”
Coincidence?
Or something big brewing?🧵 Let’s break it down: pic.twitter.com/Mde5IoFE3s
— John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire) June 23, 2025
Context Behind the Return
Squire noted that Britto’s appearance coincided with XRP reaching 1.5 million transactions in a single 24-hour period, the highest volume seen in the last four months. The timing is raising questions among long-time observers.
According to Squire, Britto’s return may be linked to growing institutional momentum within Ripple, speculation around a potential IPO, and signs that the broader crypto market may be entering pre-bullrun conditions.
Adding to the intrigue is a resurfaced quote, attributed to Britto years ago, in which he reportedly said, “XRP was designed for $10,000.” Squire was quick to clarify that this was never meant as a literal price target, but rather a theoretical valuation based on the token’s role in global liquidity flows.
Still, the return of such a foundational figure, paired with a key moment in XRP’s network performance and growing partnerships and adoption, could be a signal. According to Squire, “That’s not nothing. That’s a pattern.”
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Not Just Noise
Squire emphasized that Britto’s silence over the years has made his communications rare and meaningful. “Britto doesn’t post for nothing,” he stated, suggesting that the XRP community should not treat this reemergence lightly.
As someone who was influential in XRP’s creation and with deep ties to the ledger’s technical design and strategic vision, any renewed activity from Britto carries weight.
What This Could Mean
In assessing the broader implications, Squire noted that the XRP community has long been waiting for a catalyst. Whether Britto’s post signals a larger initiative, an upcoming technical update, or internal movement remains uncertain.
But Squire believes that when someone known for complete silence breaks it, observers should take notice. He stated, “In crypto, silence can be louder than noise. And Britto just broke his. Stay alert. Something’s coming.”
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