Crypto Star BitBoy Arrested in Florida: The Drama Behind the Warrant

In a surprising turn of events, popular crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, known to his followers as “BitBoy,” has been arrested in Florida. The Volusia County Division of Corrections confirmed Armstrong was taken into custody on March 25 at 7:18 p.m. local time, labeled a fugitive from justice. The arrest comes shortly after Armstrong himself acknowledged on social media that there were warrants out for his arrest.

The Reason Behind the Arrest

The story began unfolding on March 21 when Armstrong took to X (formerly Twitter) to share that he could “confirm that the warrants for my arrest” were issued. According to Armstrong, these warrants were the result of his sending emails to Cobb County, Georgia Superior Court Judge Kimberly Childs. He had been representing himself legally, and his emails crossed certain boundaries. Armstrong went as far as claiming that Judge Childs had deleted her social media accounts because of his communication efforts.

While acting as one’s own attorney is legally allowed, it often comes with risks, especially if it involves direct, possibly inappropriate, communication with judicial officials. Armstrong’s move seems to have escalated matters, leading to the official warrant and, ultimately, his arrest.

A History of Public Drama

This isn’t Armstrong’s first brush with controversy. He was arrested in September 2023 during a live-streaming session. During this event, Armstrong had visited the residence of an ex-business partner, asserting the man owned his Lamborghini. The live stream immediately gained mass attention, with both support and criticism from the cryptocurrency community. His behavior during this event pointed to a trend of broadcasting personal legal issues publicly, which, at times, crosses the line between transparency and folly.

Armstrong’s arrest this time around again shows his tendency to handle disputes in the public eye. While some of his fans admire his candid approach and boldness, critics argue that such behavior could damage both his reputation and the credibility of crypto influencers as a whole.

What’s Next for BitBoy?

Currently, information on Armstrong’s legal team is unavailable. No attorney has come out in the public eye to defend him, and efforts to reach Armstrong to comment have proved fruitless. Thus, his big online presence is left waiting and wondering what is next for him.

Cryptocurrency personalities like Armstrong have large platforms and have a significant impact on opinion within the cryptocurrency community. But cases like these show how quickly things can go wrong when personal issues meet public platforms. Whether Armstrong will return to his online pursuits with more caution or maintain his aggressive, sometimes confrontational, approach remains to be seen.

As legal action goes on, it is clear that Armstrong’s case is a warning to every online personality, especially those in the crypto community, about how legal issues are not always best solved by open debate.