Pump.fun Losing Steam?
For months, Pump.fun ruled the meme coin trenches. Easy launches, instant hype, chart chaos—it was the ultimate Degen factory. But lately, some eyes are shifting back to Raydium, and it’s got trenchers whispering: “Is the Pump meta dying?
The Numbers Are Slipping
New token launches on Pump.fun are still happening, but the volumes are thinning, and breakout stars are fewer. Tokens that would’ve hit $1M MC last month are struggling to crack $300K. CT chatter is filled with devs saying “We’re skipping Pump, going straight to Raydium.
Why the Shift?
•Frontrun bots are everywhere. Degens are tired of getting sniped on every mint.
•PumpSwap fees hit harder than expected.
•Raydium = better liquidity, deeper markets, and more stability post-mint.
•Influencers are pushing fast-track Raydium launches with stealth mints and sniper bait.
Pump.dev Migration Starts
We’re now seeing Pump-style launches recreated directly on Raydium. Teams are using custom launch curves, stealth drops, and low-liquidity bait to replicate the chaos—but without the fee cut and bot congestion.
Meme Season’s Maturing
The memecoin cycle is evolving. It’s not just about minting the funniest ticker anymore—it’s about timing, vibes, and cleaner entries. Some of the newer top performers? Not even from Pump.fun.
Still, Pump Ain’t Dead Yet
Let’s be clear: Pump.fun still mints daily gold. The top 5 tokens each day still draw volume. But the automatic virality is gone. Now, it takes marketing, branding, and a proper meme narrative—not just a name and 10 SOL LP.
What Comes Next?
We might be heading into a multi-platform meme meta, where Pump.fun is the springboard, but Raydium is the real stage. Either way, the DEX wars are heating up—and whoever gives degens the fastest path to $10M MC wins.
