Is Bitcoin’s “Symbol of Strength” Hiding a Warning Sign? Top XRP Experts Think So

In a world where symbols often speak louder than words, a recent post by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse praising the “Skull of Satoshi” has sparked an unexpected reaction.

While Ripple’s gesture of donating the Skull of Satoshi to the Bitcoin community seemed like a peace offering, analyst Ashley PROSPER saw something darker. Her response hints at a deeper concern around Bitcoin’s long-term security, government actions, and rising unease.

A Symbol of Unity — Or a Sign of Trouble?

In a recent tweet post, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse talked about the famous Skull of Satoshi, a sculpture that started as a symbol of criticism toward Bitcoin’s energy usage. But over time, it has become a sign of Bitcoin’s endurance. 

Garlinghouse said that as blockchain technology matures, it’s time for different crypto communities — like BTC, XRP, and others — to work together.

To show this unity, Ripple donated the Skull of Satoshi to the Bitcoin community. It was recently displayed at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference and now has a permanent place in the Bitcoin Museum in Nashville.

But not everyone saw it as a hopeful sign.

Analyst Raises Red Flags

In a tweet response, Ashley PROSPER, XRP support, shared a different view. She called Garlinghouse’s post a “bad omen,” pointing out a list of troubling events that seem to be building a dangerous narrative around Bitcoin.

One of the biggest is Quantum computing. While many in the tech world claim quantum threats are decades away, Ashley compared that logic to how experts once downplayed North Korea’s missile program, and we all know how that turned out.

She also noted something strange happening behind the scenes: the U.S. government has reportedly classified its audit of Bitcoin. That’s not the kind of move that boosts public confidence. 

And to top it off, Michael Saylor, one of Bitcoin’s biggest advocates, dismissed proof of reserves as a bad idea.

Growing Concerning Narrative

While Garlinghouse’s message was about unity and growth, PROSPER believes these growing red flags may be signaling something more serious. 

She sees a rising concern over Bitcoin’s future security and transparency, especially with powerful voices downplaying important checks.