From influencer to fugitive: the spectacular fall of BitBoy Crypto

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Ben Armstrong, better known as BitBoy Crypto, went from being one of the most influential figures in crypto to starring in one scandal after another. His story is a brutal reminder of how fame in crypto can evaporate in seconds.

The meteoric rise

When he launched his YouTube channel in 2018, BitBoy quickly became a reference for thousands of retail investors. Market analysis, project reviews, educational books about Bitcoin… he seemed like the guru everyone was looking for. At his peak, he reached a massive audience.

Where everything went wrong

But things changed when he started promoting projects without transparency. The most notable scandal was with DISTX in 2020 — his followers got burned badly. Then came more accusations of pump & dumps disguised as “objective analysis.”

Key events

August 2023: He was removed from his own company, HIT Network. Ironic, right? Later, they rebranded BitBoy Crypto to “Discover Crypto” under new management.

March 21, 2025: Armstrong was arrested in Florida for sending emails to a judge (Kimberly Childs) in Georgia. Yes, seriously. He went from influencer to legal trouble.

The lesson

The rise and fall of BitBoy shows something fundamental: in crypto, reputation is EVERYTHING. A good marketing pitch cannot replace real credibility. Those who build pump & dumps eventually pay the price — whether by losing their audience, their company, or facing legal consequences.

His story is a reminder: before following any crypto influencer, ask yourself if they have skin in the game or are just selling smoke.

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