Bitcoin Educator’s YouTube Channel Suspended Mid-Livestream—Then Restored
Ben Perrin, who runs the well-known YouTube channel *BTC Sessions*, was in the middle of a livestream on X (formerly Twitter) when things took a bizarre turn. His YouTube account—just gone. No warning, no explanation. One minute he was streaming, the next, a message popped up saying his channel had been yanked for possibly violating policies on “dangerous and harmful content.”
“I think that the channel just got cut from YouTube,” Perrin said, sounding more confused than angry. He shared his screen to show the notice, which gave no specifics. For someone who’s spent years creating Bitcoin tutorials and guides, it must’ve felt like a punch to the gut.
The Backlash—And a Quick Reversal
Perrin didn’t just sit quietly. He took to X, rallying supporters to call attention to what he called an “unbelievable” mistake. Whether it was the pressure or just an internal review, YouTube acted fast. Within hours, the company posted an apology on X, admitting the suspension was their error.
“Your channel has been reinstated,” YouTube wrote. “We’re very sorry for the frustration this caused.” They said his videos would reappear within a day or two. But for Perrin, the damage might’ve already been done.
A Shift to Rumble?
Even with the apology, Perrin seems ready to jump ship. He mentioned moving to Rumble, a platform that’s been courting creators who feel squeezed by YouTube’s moderation policies. Rumble’s big selling point? Less interference, more free speech.
It’s not the first time a creator’s had their channel suspended out of the blue, only to be restored later. But these incidents leave a mark. Trust is hard to rebuild, especially when livelihoods are on the line.
YouTube’s policies are notoriously opaque, and mistakes happen. But when they do, it’s usually the smaller creators who suffer most. Perrin’s got enough of a following to make noise, but what about those who don’t?
For now, his channel’s back. But the whole thing leaves a lingering question: how many of these “mistakes” slip through unnoticed? And how long before creators decide it’s not worth the risk?
