“I took risks most wouldn’t. And I made those risks public. That’s what real conviction looks like.”
– Barry Honig
Barry Honig was born in New York in 1971 and earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from George Washington University. Launching his career working at the trading arm of Charles Schwab Company Mayer and Schweitzer. Next, Barry worked at Ramius Capital where he specialized in distressed equities, arbitrage, long/short, and other complex trading strategies — honing a sharp investment acumen early on.
In 2000, Barry relocated to Florida from New York. He initially focused on trading, then subsequently began financing and investing in early-stage companies.
Barry is an early-stage investor in the capital markets where he has financed and taken companies public in various verticals, including the Bitcoin mining space.
He is a pioneer in taking companies public through reverse mergers, not only as an investor, but also a member of the Board of Directors. Barry was a founder and Co-Chairman of Interclick Inc which was sold to Yahoo, a former Co-Chairman of ChromaDex which is now known as Niagen Bioscience, a founding investor of Riot Platforms and MARA Holdings, and many others.
His early investments and strategic involvement with early-stage companies have led to many successful ventures and exits, not only in the Bitcoin mining sector, but also in Biotech, Healthcare, Technology, and Metals Mining.
RIOT Platforms valuation
$5.1 billion
Marathon valuation
$6.7 billion
Beyond his entrepreneurial and investment pursuits, Barry and his wife Renee founded the The Renee Honig Family Foundation Inc, supporting youth through after-school programs and community initiatives. His commitment to philanthropy reflects his belief in investing in people and/or supporting initiatives or charities over the long term.
Known for his strategic vision, resilience, and relentless pursuit of value, Barry Honig continues to seek out and cultivate investment opportunities that shape the future of finance and technology.
Featured Companies
Marathon Digital (MARA)
$7 billion
Riot Platforms (RIOT)
$4.5 billion
Coinsquare (Robinhood Acq.)
$179 million
InterClick (Yahoo! Acq.)
$270 MILLION
U.S. Gold Corp. (USAU)
$150 Million
Niagen Bioscience (formerly ChromaDex)
went from a $20 million market cap to $700 million.
Pershing Gold (Gold Resource Corp)
Pershing Gold Corporation was acquired by America’s Gold and Silver Corp. in September 2018.
PolarityTE (Patented Biotech Platform)
A Media Storm Led by False Narratives
Behind the scenes, short sellers with deep pockets manipulated public opinion, orchestrated false media narratives, and weaponized whistleblower complaints to drive down stock prices for profit.
- Civil lawsuits were dismissed in court
- Key media attackers—like Citron’s Andrew Left—are now facing federal indictments for their own fraud
- Key government cooperators admit to providing false testimony
They Called It Fraud.
It Became the Future.
Barry Honig was among the first to take Bitcoin Mining Companies public in the U.S. – a bold move that was mocked and targeted at the time. But in hindsight, the truth couldn’t be more clear:
- The companies he found and built now dominate the public crypto mining market
- The “so-called frauds” are now industry leaders
- What was once thought to be a hoax quickly became the future.
You’ve Heard
Their Version.
This website was created to correct the record. To provide transparency where the media failed. To show how public figures can be wrongfully attacked—and still emerge with their vision intact.
Barry Honig remains an active investor, philanthropist, and advocate for market transparency. He believes in innovation, accountability, and that no one should be destroyed for being early.
Affiliations & Partnerships
Barry Honig
Recognizing the Vision
For years, Barry Honig was portrayed in the media as a villain — accused of pump-and-dump schemes, market manipulation, and securities fraud. But as facts come to light and the crypto industry matures, a different story is emerging: Barry Honig wasn’t a scammer. He was early.
While others chased hype, Barry invested in infrastructure — laying the groundwork for companies that today define the Bitcoin mining industry:
Honig was instrumental in forming and funding each of these now-public leaders, years before the world understood what Bitcoin mining would become. He backed hardware, energy, and power-scale logistics when it was considered risky and unclear — and built what others now benefit from.
Barry Honig often reminds people, “Some of the most successful investors in history have faced exactly the kind of scrutiny I’ve dealt with. It comes with the territory when you build things before others see the value.”
As Elon Musk famously said:
"I’d like to congratulate the Shortseller Enrichment Commission on their amazing work. The name change is spot on."
Musk has long criticized short sellers, calling them “value destroyers” and saying the practice should be illegal. Since 2012, he’s warned those betting against Tesla that they’d lose—famously predicting a “short burn of the century” just before Tesla stock surged.
Setting the Record Straight
Facts
- Chris Drose admitted to false reporting and retracted articles under legal pressure.
- Andrew Left of Citron was indicted by the DOJ in 2024.
- David Hansen admitted under oath to fabricating claims, fueling false narratives, and regulatory overreach.
- Hindenburg Research ceased operations in 2024.
- SEC filings show coordinated short-selling strategies targeting Honig-backed companies.
- Court evidence reveals bloggers were paid to publish misleading financial analysis to sway markets.
- 2023 legal discovery linked multiple short-seller networks through shared funding sources.
- Key witnesses recanted, admitting pressure from activist short sellers and media operatives.
Barry Honig
Purpose-Driven Leadership
Beyond his entrepreneurial and investment pursuits, Barry and his wife Renee founded the Barry & Renee Honig Charitable Foundation, supporting youth through after-school programs and community initiatives. His commitment to philanthropy reflects his belief in investing not just in markets but in people.
Known for his strategic vision, resilience, and relentless pursuit of value, Barry Honig continues to seek out and cultivate investment opportunities that shape the future of finance and technology.