PUMP jumps 25% even as Pump.fun and the Solana Foundation face a class action lawsuit, Solidus Labs’ rug-pull report, and questions over buybacks and platform reforms.
Summary
- PUMP gained about 25% overnight while Pump.fun and the Solana Foundation were hit with a class action alleging insider trading and abusive launch practices.
- Solidus Labs’ 2025 report claims most Pump.fun and Raydium tokens show rug-pull or pump-and-dump traits, with billions allegedly extracted from investors.
- Despite SOL price volatility, on-chain metrics for Solana remain strong, while PUMP’s outlook hinges on buybacks, revenue sharing, and better safeguards.
The PUMP (PUMP) token surged 25% overnight while its associated platform Pump.fun and the Solana Foundation face a class action lawsuit alleging insider trading and questionable token launch practices, according to market data.
Pump.fun tokens vibrates higher
Solana’s (SOL) native token has experienced volatility in recent weeks, with price declines coinciding with increased scrutiny of Pump.fun, the blockchain’s leading memecoin launchpad. The platform has facilitated millions of token creations and generated substantial fee revenue since its January 2024 launch, according to on-chain data.
Token launches on the platform have declined as legal challenges and negative media coverage have intensified, market observers noted.
Pump.fun emerged as one of Solana’s top revenue-generating applications by offering simplified token creation tools for meme coins. The platform quickly attracted significant on-chain activity and became a major driver of Solana’s reputation in speculative digital assets.
The platform’s reputation shifted following a February 2025 report from analytics firm Solidus Labs titled “The 2025 Rug Pull Report: Rug Pulls and Pump-and-Dumps on Solana.” The report found that the majority of tokens on Pump.fun and liquidity pools on Raydium exhibited characteristics of pump-and-dump schemes or rug pulls, according to the firm’s analysis.
The report alleged that the platform and associated protocols extracted billions of dollars from investors throughout 2025, with a high rate of fraudulent token launches.
A class action lawsuit filed against Pump.fun and the Solana Foundation alleges insider trading and improper token launch practices, introducing legal uncertainty for both entities.
Solana’s price has declined amid the negative news flow, pulling back from recent highs before stabilizing near key support levels. Technical analysts report elevated volatility, with upside moves facing resistance.
Despite price weakness, Solana’s on-chain metrics remain robust, with developer activity, transaction volumes, and wallet engagement showing strength relative to competing Layer-1 blockchain networks, according to blockchain analytics platforms.
Market analysts suggest Solana’s price is currently driven more by narrative concerns than fundamental on-chain health.
The PUMP token has outperformed Solana during the same period, rallying while the broader network’s native token declined. The divergence comes despite reports of large fund movements from Pump.fun-linked wallets and selling activity by the platform’s developers in 2025, which initially created selling pressure on the token.
Recent buyback activity has supported PUMP’s price performance, with significant token repurchases reported by the platform. The buybacks have fueled speculation about a potential airdrop to token holders, according to cryptocurrency market analysts.
Some analysts indicate PUMP’s long-term valuation will depend on whether Pump.fun implements structural changes, including revenue-sharing models, improved launch safeguards, and enhanced transparency measures for token holders.
