The XRP Riddlers
Cryptic figures, coded predictions, and the mythology that defines XRP culture
What Are the XRP Riddlers?
The XRP Riddlers are anonymous and pseudonymous figures who post cryptic images, riddles, numerical codes, and symbolic artwork — all centered around XRP, Ripple, and the broader financial system. This phenomenon is unique to XRP. No other digital asset has developed such an elaborate, mythology-driven culture of cryptic puzzle-solving.
The tradition blends numerology, symbolism, geopolitics, and financial speculation into something that resembles part treasure hunt, part prophecy, part community folklore. It emerged around 2017–2018 — coinciding with key events in XRP's history — and has sustained itself through years of the SEC lawsuit, price suppression, and the long wait for what believers call XRP's inevitable “moment.”
Why This Only Exists in XRP
The SEC Lawsuit
Years of enforced silence created an information vacuum that Riddlers filled
Suppressed Price
Patient holders needed narrative frameworks to sustain belief during the wait
Institutional Use Case
Real utility gives Riddler narratives more surface area to work with
Company Behind the Coin
Real executives on social media create opportunities for pattern matching
BearableGuy123 (BG123)
Active primarily on Twitter and Reddit during 2017–2019, BG123 posted cryptic comic-style images, hand-drawn panels, and coded messages. The community has long speculated BG123 is a Ripple insider based on the perceived accuracy of certain predictions.
The Famous $589 Prediction
$589
Derived from decoded visual symbolism — sequences reading “5-8-9.” Originally tied to December 31, 2018. Despite the timing miss, it became a cultural totem for the entire XRP community.
Recurring Symbols
Timeline
Mr. Pool
The Number 589
The most iconic number in XRP culture
What began as one community's interpretation of BG123's artwork has become the single most iconic number in XRP culture — a phenomenon independent of its origin. For the community, 589 functions as something between a price target, a lucky number, and a statement of faith.
The Coincidences
Ripple USPTO Trademark
Registration #4,458,993 contains '589' within digits
Brad's Twitter Follows
Maintained exactly 589 follows for extended period
Hidden Road HQ
Located at 589 Fifth Avenue, New York
RLUSD Serial
Application #98537677 decoded to contain 589 pattern
COMEX Rule 589
Governs price limits for metals futures
ISO 4217 Slot
Slot 589 is unassigned — speculated reserved for XRP
Note: A purported Simpsons screenshot showing $589 XRP has been debunked as a forgery, though it contributed to the cultural momentum.
David Schwartz: The Accidental Riddler
Ripple's former CTO (now CTO Emeritus) has become integral to Riddler lore through cryptic tweets. He typically responds to community decodings with humor and denial — which, of course, the community interprets as further confirmation.
| Post | Community Interpretation |
|---|---|
| "10x times" bubble can image | 10x price increase for XRP |
| "Lock In" (Dec 8, 2024) | XRP staking feature incoming |
| Math problem equaling 5 | $5 XRP price target |
| "Jackpot!" slot machine $11,106.78 | $11+ XRP price target |
| Retirement joke (Jan 2026) | Coincided with 20% pump to $2.40 |
Brad Garlinghouse: The 589 Connection
Twitter/X Follow Count
589
Maintained for an extended period — considered deliberately chosen by the community
“The XRP family has and always will be top of mind for Ripple”
→ XRP remains central to Ripple's vision
“Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful”
→ Buy signal during XRP volatility
“We're firing on all cylinders. It's happening.”
→ Confirmation of community's timeline expectations
Symbol Reference Guide
| Symbol | Common Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | XRP rising from ashes of old financial system |
| Broken Crown | Fall of the Federal Reserve / existing monetary order |
| Three Pillars | Three surviving currencies (XRP, BTC, USD/digital) |
| Clock Times | Dates, countdowns, or price targets |
| Smiling Faces | Imminent price pump |
| Red String | XRP as the solution (Theseus's thread) |
| Snowballs | Currencies/assets; count changes = which survive |
| Castle | New financial infrastructure being built |
| Satellite | Global reach of XRP's payment network |
| Triskelion | Cycles, progression, triple-phase transformation |
| Purple Beret | BG123's identity marker; perseverance |
Key Numbers
589
The iconic price prediction / cultural totem
123
BG123's signature; three phases of appreciation
7211
Mr. Pool's account; decoded as dates, prices, or references
44 / 77
Countdown days in Mr. Pool's riddles
11:13
Clock time in both Mr. Pool and Schwartz's posts
113
November 3 or January 13 depending on date format
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A Note on Interpretation
The XRP Riddler tradition is one of the most fascinating cultural phenomena in cryptocurrency. Whether the Riddlers are genuine insiders, clever community members, or something in between — their impact on XRP culture is undeniable.
The content here documents what the community believes, discusses, and theorizes. Stories shape behavior, build communities, and sustain conviction through uncertainty. The reader is invited to explore, decode, and decide for themselves.
Last updated: February 2026