Who is Ben Armstrong? A Comprehensive Journey of Bitboy Crypto

With over a million followers on YouTube and a high-octane persona, Ben Armstrong, or better known as BitBoy Crypto, ruled the digital asset ecosystem with his token reviews. Born and raised in Florida, Armstrong’s early life was relatively private, before his crypto fame. Often described as someone who overcame personal struggles, Armstrong entered the crypto world in the early 2010s and made early Bitcoin investments before building a powerful media presence.

He launched BitBoy Crypto around 2018, delivering daily YouTube content on Bitcoin, altcoins, and market perspectives. By 2022, his channel boasted over a million subscribers, supported by affiliate deals, token promotions, and a personal token named $BEN

Rise to Influence

Though few crypto influencers matched his early ascent. Armstrong reportedly charged between $20,000–$40,000 per promotional video. He endorsed tokens like HEX, SafeMoon, and DistX, though many later collapsed amid allegations of scam and misleading promotions, there were some brands that gained traction.

Controversial Endorsements and Fallout

While HEX drew SEC scrutiny for alleged Ponzi mechanics, DistX and SafeMoon suffered massive losses. Many followers claimed Armstrong never properly disclosed financial interests, fostering criticism that his promos prioritized revenue over transparency. According to ZachXBT investigation, several token projects supported by Armstrong were revealed to be fraudulent, further losing trust of users in his content. Following this, Armstrong’s credibility took a hit as crypto watchdog communities raised alarm about influencer-driven hype.

Empire Crumbles

By 2023, HIT Network, the firm Armstrong co-founded, severed ties with him, citing substance abuse, erratic behavior, and financial mismanagement. He denied some claims, calling the split a coup against him. He also settled a lawsuit related to promoting FTX without proper disclosure, paying $340,000 in 2024, and also appealed publicly for donations, raising over $90,000 in crypto to fund legal and personal struggles. 

Legal Battles

In September 2023, Armstrong attempted to confront a former colleague over a Lamborghini dispute. He livestreamed the incident, was later arrested for loitering and simple assault, spent eight hours in jail, and later joked about it on social media.

In early 2025, he accused Kevin O’Leary, Shark Tank star, of being a “real‑life murderer” over a 2019 boating accident. This triggered a defamation lawsuit filed by O’Leary seeking over $75,000 in damages.Armstrong published O’Leary’s personal phone number and encouraged followers to harass him. O’Leary alleged that Armstrong acted with actual malice causing reputational and emotional harm. 

Later in March, Armstrong was arrested in Deltona, Florida, under a fugitive warrant from Georgia. The arrest stemmed from threatening emails sent to Judge Kimberly Childs during a defamation matter. In June 2025, Armstrong was booked on six counts of harassing phone calls. Although it seems unclear on whom the calls were directed, the incident triggered a social media frenzy after his disheveled mugshot went viral. Another notable event is that Armstrong once briefly tried suing another YouTuber who called him a “shady dirtbag”, only to drop the suit after the opponent raised over $200,000 for their legal defense.

Conclusion

From being at the top of the pinnacle, Ben Armstrong’s popularity has come crashing down and the recent years have marred his public image by legal controversies, defamation suits, and harassment charges. His fallout underscores the perils of unchecked influencer culture in an evolving crypto landscape. The journey of BitBoy serves as a stark remainder that an influencer is not just fame and power, but also responsibility, transparency, ethical behaviour, and accountability.