Pump.fun’s PUMP Token Called ‘Narrative-Only’ by Analysts

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Pump.fun‘s PUMP Token Called ’Narrative-Only by Analysts

Pump.fun (PUMP) recently completed a successful ICO, and its valuation reached $4 billion. However, this valuation has sparked significant skepticism regarding its legitimacy.

According to the analysis, the PUMP token lacks economic benefits. It primarily relies on brand hype, leading many to view it as the teams cash grab rather than a platform-building effort.

Downside of PUMPs ICO

In a recent report, BitMart Research points out that Pump.fun, despite once being an industry leader, is facing serious doubts about its $4 billion valuation, especially as market share declines and competition intensifies.

The report highlights that the PUMP token lacks governance rights, revenue sharing, or practical utility, relying solely on brand momentum to sustain value. This weakness has investors questioning its sustainability.

PUMP token allocation. Source: Pump.fun

According to BitMart, 33% of the total supply was allocated for fundraising for $0.004 per token, with all tokens unlocked at launch. This has created selling pressure worth up to $1.32 billion.

Moreover, Pump.funs launch of the PUMP token occurred amid weak market sentiment and declining on-chain liquidity.

X account, TheCryptoProfes, said that Pump.fun reserved $800 million in tokens for the team, equivalent to 20% of the total supply. This significant team allocation could lead to substantial selling pressure, threatening liquidity and investor confidence.

“They are paying themselves $800m… this is the BIGGEST team allocation I have ever seen on a presale, at the highest ever launch valuation. (Data on ICO Drops)” TheCryptoProfes commented.

Meanwhile, new competitors, particularly LetsBonk, threaten Pump.fun‘s market share. LetsBonk surpassed Pump.fun with 16,797 meme coins launched in July 2025. While still in a leading position, PUMP’s high-risk token model has raised doubts about its long-term sustainability.

Comparison of Pump.fun with Other Competitors. Source: BitMart

In terms of tokenomics structure, the platform‘s token has no built-in economic rights. Pump.fun’s team has clarified that the tokens sole function is to promote the platform.

According to BitMart, this lack of value means PUMP is essentially a “narrative-only asset.” This discourages holders from maintaining a long-term commitment, weakening their connection to the platform.

Despite this, Pump.funs strong brand remains a key advantage. Many main exchanges, including Coinbase and Binance, have announced their support for PUMP. However, without improvements to its tokenomics, Pump.fun risks repeating the failures of past projects.