**🚀 Memecoin News: Pump.fun Launches Its PUMP Token**
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### **1. Launch of the PUMP Token: Key Dates and Details**
Pump.fun, the flagship platform for creating memecoins on Solana, officially launched its token **PUMP** on **July 12, 2025** via an ICO.
- **ICO Price**: $0.004 per token, with a total valuation (FDV) of **4 billion dollars**.
- **Total Supply**: 1 trillion tokens, of which 33% were sold during the ICO (15% public, 18% private).
- **Restrictions**: Excludes residents of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the EU (MiCA regulation).
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### **2. Objectives and Ambitions of Pump.fun**
Pump.fun aims to **revolutionize decentralized social networks** by competing with TikTok, Facebook, and Twitch. The project promises:
- Direct remuneration of creators via PUMP.
- An integration with the Solana ecosystem for low-cost transactions.
- Redistribution mechanisms (buybacks, fee reductions) for PUMP holders.
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### **3. Controversies and Challenges**
- **Controversy**: Pump.fun is accused of having "turned investors into gamblers" with estimated losses of 700 million dollars.
- **Competition**: LetsBonk (rival memecoin launcher) has recently surpassed Pump.fun in market share.
- **Fakeouts and Risks**: False price breakouts and the volatility of memecoins make trading risky.
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### **4. Performance and Market Data**
- **Pre-ICO**: PUMP has already traded at **$0.0056** (+40% vs ICO price) on Hyperliquid, with $30M in volume in 24h.
- **Revenue**: Pump.fun has generated **715 million dollars** in revenue since its launch, but its activity has dropped by 75% since January 2025.
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### **5. Future Perspectives**
- **Bullish Scenario**: If PUMP capitalizes on its ecosystem and attracts major partnerships, it could follow the trajectory of tokens like BONK.
- **Bearish Scenario**: Increased competition and regulations could limit its adoption.
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**💡 Did You Know?**
- Binance Futures launched a perpetual PUMP/USDT contract with 5x leverage starting July 10.
- An airdrop for early adopters is planned "soon" after the ICO.
**🔍 To Watch**: The price evolution post-listing and the announcements from Pump.fun to relaunch its activity against LetsBonk.
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