Prominent crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, widely known as “BitBoy”, was arrested in Florida on March 25, just days after publicly acknowledging a warrant had been issued for his arrest.
According to Florida’s Volusia County Division of Corrections, Armstrong was booked as a “fugitive from justice” at 7:18 p.m. local time, escalating a months-long saga that has placed him at the center of legal controversy.
The arrest comes shortly after Armstrong disclosed the warrant himself. In a March 21 X post, he confirmed the charges stemmed from emails he sent to a Georgia Superior Court judge while representing himself in legal proceedings.
“I can confirm that the warrants for my arrest are related to the fact I sent emails to Judge Kimberly Childs,”
Armstrong wrote, referring to a Cobb County, Georgia judge. Armstrong also claimed the judge deleted her social media accounts due to his messages.
Details of the email content remain unclear, but Armstrong’s own admission points to direct communication with the court as the trigger for the warrant.
A History of Legal Trouble and Public Drama
This isn’t Armstrong’s first run-in with the law. In September 2023, he was arrested while livestreaming outside a former business associate’s home, accusing the individual of stealing his Lamborghini. That highly publicized incident added to the growing scrutiny around Armstrong, whose bold online persona has long polarized the crypto community.
Information on Armstrong’s legal representation was not immediately available, and attempts to reach him for comment have so far been unsuccessful.
Armstrong built his reputation as BitBoy Crypto, amassing hundreds of thousands of followers by offering market predictions, promotional content, and commentary on blockchain projects. However, his recent legal troubles raise serious questions about the risks tied to high-profile crypto influencers.
As the industry faces mounting regulatory pressure, incidents like Armstrong’s arrest highlight the fine line between personal branding and legal overreach—especially when influencers wade into disputes publicly or interact directly with judicial systems.
What’s Next?
While specific charges and potential penalties have yet to be disclosed, Armstrong’s arrest underscores a shifting landscape for crypto content creators. Legal accountability is catching up with an industry that once thrived on unchecked promotional tactics and controversy-driven engagement.
For now, the crypto world is watching closely. Armstrong’s case could set a precedent, proving that no amount of online influence shields anyone from real-world consequences.
