Pump.fun Trading Guide 2026
The definitive guide to trading on Pump.fun. From bonding curves to graduation plays.
🚀 What is Pump.fun?
Pump.fun is a token launchpad on Solana where anyone can create a memecoin in seconds. Tokens start on a bonding curve — a mathematical formula that determines price based on supply sold.
When a token reaches approximately $69,000 market cap, it "graduates" — liquidity is automatically added to Raydium and the token becomes freely tradeable.
📈 How the Bonding Curve Works
The bonding curve is simple: the more tokens sold, the higher the price. It's a continuous price discovery mechanism.
Early (0-20%)
Cheapest prices. Highest risk (most die here). Best for snipers.
Middle (20-70%)
Momentum building. Token has some validation. Good entry for safe plays.
Late (70-100%)
Near graduation. Higher prices but more likely to make it to Raydium.
🎯 Trading Strategies
Strategy 1: Early Snipe
Buy in the first seconds of launch. Use our scanner to find new tokens. Sell at 2-5x for quick profits. Most tokens die, so keep positions small.
Strategy 2: Graduation Play
Wait for tokens to reach 70-80% bonding curve progress, then buy. These have proven demand and are likely to graduate. Sell right after Raydium listing for 20-50% gains.
Strategy 3: Dev Wallet Watch
Track wallets of developers who've created successful tokens before. When they launch something new, it often has better odds. Use whale tracking for this.
Strategy 4: Narrative Surfing
When a meme or topic is trending on Twitter/X, search Pump.fun for related tokens. First mover on a narrative can see massive gains.
✅ What Makes a Token Win
- ✓Strong narrative: Connected to trending meme, event, or cultural moment
- ✓Active creator: Dev is engaging in chat, building hype
- ✓Good ticker/name: Memorable, easy to type, meme-worthy
- ✓Organic buying: Multiple unique wallets, not just one whale
- ✓Twitter presence: Has an account, followers engaging
🚫 Red Flags
- ✗Dev dumps early: Creator sells within minutes of launch
- ✗Single buyer dominance: One wallet owns 30%+ of supply
- ✗Copy of successful token: "PEPE2", "BONK INU" etc are usually cash grabs
- ✗No engagement: Chat is dead, no Twitter activity
- ✗Bundled buys: Multiple buys in the same transaction (bot/scam indicator)
💰 Risk Management
90% of Pump.fun tokens go to zero. Trade accordingly.
- !Position size: Never more than 0.1-0.5 SOL per early snipe
- !Take profits: Sell at 2-3x minimum, don't get greedy
- !Daily limits: Set a max loss per day and stick to it
- !Diversify: Spread across multiple plays rather than one big bet
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