Pump.fun Dominates Solana Launchpads While $PUMP Faces Big Unlock and Price Shakeup

Pump.fun retains 75% to 80% of Solana’s memecoin launch activity through bonding-curve launches and locked liquidity via LP token burns.

$PUMP price dropped 38.58% in seven days, yet trading volume remained high at $460.8 million, reflecting continued investor interest.

ASTER will unlock 320 million tokens worth $493.26 million, potentially affecting market liquidity as it doubles the circulating supply.

Pump.fun continues to dominate Solana's memecoin launch sector despite recent price corrections and market volatility triggered by token unlocks and ecosystem developments. The platform remains a top choice for token creators due to its frictionless launch process and secure liquidity structure.

$PUMP Price Declines Despite Trading Volume Surge

As of this writing $PUMP is trading at $0.004002, showing a 1.85% decline over the last 24 hours.Despite 38.58% weekly decline the 24-hour trading volume reached $460.8 million, reflecting sustained market interest.

Crypto analyst UNKNOWN TRADER (@Learnernoearner) shared an analysis suggesting a short-term opportunity to buy at $0.00394. The analysis showed key support at $0.003944 and resistance levels at $0.005358 and $0.005771.

The chart shared indicates a potential reversal pattern,however, a breakdown below $0.003471 could extend the downward trend. Traders are watching closely for candlestick signals and volume confirmation around these levels.

October 14 Token Unlock

The upcoming unlock of 10 billion PUMP tokens on October 14 adds another layer to a week already marked by volatility. While the unlock accounts for just 1% of the total supply, the sheer size—valued at $41.57 million—introduces fresh liquidity into a market already absorbing ASTER’s $493 million unlock

With 57% of PUMP’s supply already circulating and a $4.13 billion fully diluted valuation, this event fits into a broader pattern of controlled but impactful token emissions. The CryptoRank score of 65 signals moderate trading interest, suggesting a stable but active environment. Combined with Pump.fun’s sustained dominance in Solana's launchpad space, this unlock is poised to attract short-term traders while reinforcing longer-term confidence in PUMP's ecosystem.

Pump.fun Retains Majority Share of Solana Launchpad Market

Pump.fun has consistently captured between 75% and 80% of Solana's memecoin launchpad activity. This dominance returned in late August after a brief dip in July. Its model uses a bonding-curve mechanism, which transitions tokens to an automated market maker (AMM) after the initial sale.

Once a token “graduates,” liquidity is locked through the burning of LP tokens, minimizing the risk of manual withdrawals. This structure has built trust among users and creators alike. The launch cost is minimal, with just a 0.015 SOL charge applied during graduation.

During market upswings, Pump.fun has held onto its share even as rivals like LetsBonk and HeavenDEX temporarily gained ground through incentives. Strategic buybacks and Project Ascend’s creator payouts have further strengthened its grip on the launchpad market.

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