Deep Dive
1. BNB Chain Competition Intensifies (Bearish Impact)
Overview:
BNB Chain-based Four.Meme generated $1.4M daily revenue on October 8, surpassing Pump.fun’s $885K, per DeFiLlama. Binance Wallet’s new meme platform further diverted activity, with BNB meme coins surging 88% weekly.
What this means:
Pump.fun faces liquidity fragmentation as traders chase higher returns on BNB Chain. The platform’s dominance in Solana’s meme ecosystem is eroding, pressuring PUMP’s utility demand.
2. Legal Risks Mount (Bearish Impact)
Overview:
A class-action lawsuit filed in July 2025 accuses Pump.fun of operating a “rigged slot machine” that caused $5.5B in investor losses. Recent amendments added RICO charges, implicating Solana Labs and Jito Labs.
What this means:
Regulatory uncertainty has deterred institutional interest. Presale whales sold 60% of their tokens since July, fearing prolonged litigation.
3. Technical Breakdown (Bearish Impact)
Overview:
- RSI (14): 31.92 (approaching oversold but no reversal signal).
- MACD: Bearish crossover below the signal line.
- Support: Broke $0.0034 (July 2025 low); next critical level at $0.0024.
What this means:
The breakdown triggered stop-losses and algorithmic selling. Weak buyback demand (avg. buyback price: $0.0064 vs. current $0.00371) failed to stabilize the price.
Conclusion
PUMP’s decline reflects a trifecta of competition, legal headwinds, and technical breakdown. While oversold conditions suggest potential short-term relief, sustained recovery hinges on resolving legal risks and regaining market share.
Key watch: Pump.fun’s response to the lawsuit and whether BNB Chain’s meme frenzy cools in the next 48h.