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Chill Guy Meme Coin Surges 2,000% to $455M Market Cap: The TikTok Trend Taking Over Crypto

Creator of Viral ‘Chill Guy’ Meme Takes Legal Action Against $500M Token

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The illustrator behind the viral “Chill Guy” meme is warning CHILLGUY holders that he plans to take legal action against the Solana (SOL)-based memecoin over copyright issues.

According to a new Decrypt report, Chill Guy creator Phillip Banks recently took to the social media platform X to threaten legal action against unauthorized, for-profit uses of his viral cartoon.

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“just putting it out there, chill guy has been copyrighted. like, legally. I’ll be issuing takedowns on for-profit related things over the next few days.”

Phillip Banks has locked his X account since the post. Per a screenshot from X user TheDeFiApe, Banks plans on going after unauthorized merchandise and memecoins.

Source: TheDeFiApe/X Despite Banks’ protest, Crypto.com announced yesterday that the exchange was listing CHILLGUY. Gate.io, the tenth-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, also launched CHILLGUY trading yesterday as a “Pilot Section” project.

“CHILLGUY just launched on Gate.io’s Pilot Section and already skyrocketed 1065.01% in its first 24H!

From TikTok sensation to explosive memecoin – CHILLGUY showcases the incredible potential of Gate.io’s Pilot Section projects.”

Though the Chill Guy crypto project has yet to issue an official response, a meme posted to the memecoin’s X account this morning appears to be directed at Banks.

“Keep your crypto donations I’ll enjoy my Xbox.”

Source: chillguyx/X CHILLGUY is trading for $0.381 at time of writing, down 5.5% in the last 24 hours. Chill Guy is down 18.6% from its all-time high of $0.479, reached yesterday. Following Banks’ tweet, CHILLGUY fell about 54%. The extremely volatile memecoin was created less than seven days ago.

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Just a chill guy, a viral meme coin, continued its spectacular rally on Wednesday, helped by robust listings by some of the top crypto exchanges.

Just a chill guy (CHILLGUY) rose to a record high of $0.6575, pushing its market to almost $600 million. This valuation made it one of the best-performing meme coins in the industry. It has become bigger than other popular coins like SPX6900, Turbo, and Memecoin.

Exchange listings boost Just a chill guy This rally was mostly driven by the Fear of Missing out among traders and centralized exchange listings. Binance Futures listed the token on Nov. 27, giving it exposure to tens of millions of its customers. It listed it with a 75x leverage. 

Other top exchanges that listed the coin were Bitget, KuCoin, Woo, and BitMart. Historically, cryptocurrencies rally after being listed by major exchanges. This happens as more traders buy them amid the FOMO. 

Data shows that the 24-hour trading volume was $338 million, with most of it coming from Bybit, Gate, OrangeX, and Raydium. As such, this volume will likely increase sharply when the new exchanges are included. 

Still, the CHILLGUY crypto faces some potential risks. First, the coin could replicate other recently launched hype tokens like Peanut the Squirrel and Act I The AI Prophecy, which went parabolic this month. The two have retreated sharply in the past few days and underperformed most meme coins. 

Second, Just a chill guy’s creator has threatened to sue for the use of his creation for commercial purposes. Still, it is unclear whether the lawsuit would have a major impact since it is mostly traded on international exchanges.

just putting it out there, chill guy has been copyrighted. like, legally. I'll be issuing takedowns on for-profit related things over the next few days

— philb (@PhillipBankss) November 21, 2024 CHILLGUY smart money investors are selling Third, there are signs that smart money has started to book profits. Data by Nansen shows that the number of smart money wallets has dropped from 94 last week to about 71 today. 

Transactions by smart money investors are a common signal of what some of the biggest holders are doing. More data by Nansen shows that the number of tokens in exchanges has jumped sharply in the past few days. It had over 76.61 million tokens, up by 727% from a week earlier, a sign that some investors have started to exit their trades. 

As with most newly new tokens, there is a risk that it could pare back some of the initial gains amid profit-taking. The future price action will likely depend on the performance of Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and other coins.

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Rubio: US and Iran to continue technical consultations at the end of this month

Multiple foreign media outlets reported on the 24th that US Secretary of State Rubio said technical teams from the United States and Iran will hold further talks in Switzerland by the end of June. (Xinhua News Agency)

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Over the past 24 hours, total crypto market liquidations hit $606 million, with more than 130,000 traders liquidated.

According to Coinglass data, the global cryptocurrency market recorded $606 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, including $542 million in long-position liquidations and $68.22 million in short-position liquidations. A total of 135,785 traders worldwide were liquidated in the same period, with the largest single liquidation order occurring on Binance’s BTCUSDT trading pair, valued at $12.0111 million.

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Bitcoin falls below $60,000

According to HTX market data, Bitcoin has fallen below $60,000, with a 4.3% drop in the past 24 hours.

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US Treasury Secretary: AI boom may boost productivity and help curb inflation.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent told CNBC in an interview that he hopes the Federal Reserve will remain "open-minded" about the inflation pattern after the reversal of Iran-related energy price hikes. Bessent noted that the U.S. could enter an economic environment marked by high GDP growth without a corresponding rise in traditional inflation. He cited that in the 1990s, Alan Greenspan foresaw that office modernization and the internet could drive non-inflationary growth, and allowed the economy to keep expanding. Bessent believes the U.S. has a strong chance of seeing a similar scenario again. When asked whether the Fed still needs to worry about potential inflation and whether interest rate cuts are possible this year or next, Bessent declined to comment. However, he argued that it is necessary to stay open-minded about the price or inflation impacts from the Iran conflict, and monitor inflation performance after those effects subside. Bessent also said an open mind is needed, as the AI boom could boost productivity and deliver disinflationary effects, helping inflation return to the Fed’s target level. He added that he believes Kevin Warsh will choose the optimal path that meets both the Fed’s inflation and growth mandates. Bessent also noted that Warsh previously took a hawkish stance on inflation.

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US stocks' intraday storage sector sees broad declines, with Western Digital and Seagate Technology both falling over 4%.

According to Bitget data, during U.S. stock trading hours, the storage sector saw broad declines: Western Digital (WDC) fell 4.47%, Seagate Technology (STX) dropped 4.17%, SanDisk (SNDK) declined 2.31%, and Micron Technology (MU) edged down 0.96%. Most optical communication concept stocks rose, with Corning (GLW) leading the gains at 9.75%, followed by Ciena (CIEN) up 3.24%, Coherent (COHR) rising 2.93%, Lumentum (LITE) gaining 2.61%, and Nokia (NOK) advancing 1.82%. Additionally, Marvell Technology (MRVL) fell 2.59% and Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) declined 1.90%.

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During intraday trading in U.S. stocks, crypto-related concept stocks fell broadly, with MSTR dropping more than 7%.

According to Bitget market data, the three major U.S. stock indexes rose broadly: the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.94%, the S&P 500 increased 0.60%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.63%. Crypto-related stocks fell across the board, with declines as follows: Strategy (MSTR) down 7.33%; Circle (CRCL) down 4.35%; Bitmine (BMNR) down 3.97%; Coinbase (COIN) down 3.73%; Robinhood (HOOD) down 3.70%; Gemini (GEMI) down 3.27%; Bullish (BLSH) down 3.25%; Sharplink (SBET) down 3.19%.

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Tue 23 Jun 2026 ▪ 4 min read ▪ by Ariela R.

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On June 22, 2026, the US spot Bitcoin ETF market recorded net outflows of $68.18 million. This decline is explained by massive redemptions on BlackRock’s IBIT and Grayscale’s GBTC. These outflows completely overshadowed the positive performance of Ark Invest (+$64 million) and Fidelity (+$57.38 million). Above all, it reflects a strong polarization among institutional investors.

In Brief Bitcoin ETFs show a net loss of $68.18 million during the June 22, 2026 session. Ark Invest (ARKB) and Fidelity (FBTC) nonetheless attracted a combined inflow of $121.38 million, proving continued buying demand. Ethereum funds also recorded a decline of $66.38 million, while Bitwise’s XRP gained $5.31 million. The total net assets under management of Bitcoin ETFs reach $80.22 billion, confirming the structural anchoring of these products in institutional portfolios. Bitcoin ETFs Remain Under Pressure Despite Some Positive Signs At first glance, the session on June 22, 2026, in the US spot Bitcoin ETF market looks like an ordinarily bearish day. Analysts also reveal a record withdrawal of $6.35 billion over 30 days. However, SoSoValue’s data highlights a more complex reality: never before has a day in negative territory hidden so many active institutional purchases.

ARK & 21Shares lead the charge with $64 million in net inflows into their ARKB fund, closely followed by Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF, which captured $57.38 million. Together, these two issuers have absorbed over $121 million in spot bitcoin.

Chart showing the evolution of Bitcoin ETF flows (Source: SoSoValue) Additional inflows include:

Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust: +$48.14 million Morgan Stanley’s MSBT: +$8.11 million Franklin Templeton’s EZBC: +$3.72 million WisdomTree’s BTCW: +$3.40 million In total, the aggregated demand from six ETF issuers exceeded $228 million. This represents one of the largest coordinated buying days in several weeks.

The Weight of BlackRock and Grayscale Tips the Bitcoin ETF Market Certainly, the buyer base remains solid. However, the Bitcoin ETF market was overwhelmed by extreme concentration of outflows on two specific investment vehicles.

The main culprit of this institutional Black Monday is BlackRock’s IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust). The asset management giant suffered massive outflows of $171.96 million in a single session. It had just launched the first-ever yield-bearing Bitcoin ETF.

Meanwhile, the GBTC (Grayscale Bitcoin Trust) records a disinvestment of $80.96 million. The manager tries to offset these losses through its Mini Trust. However, the historically high management fees of GBTC structurally encourage early investors to migrate to more competitive structures or take profits.

Beyond Bitcoin: Ethereum Stumbles, While XRP Surprises The spot Ethereum ETFs had an even tougher day. The data reveal a net loss of $66.38 million, almost entirely attributable to BlackRock’s ETHA fund. The only positive inflow on Ethereum that day came from 21Shares’ TETH, with $346,070 of inflows. The total net assets of Ethereum ETFs stand at $9.44 billion, with a daily volume of $433.10 million.

For crypto assets alternative to bitcoin, the XRP ETFs are the only source of color in an overall red picture. Bitwise captured $5.31 million, bringing the total net assets of the XRP category to $993.29 million. This represents a symbolic drop of $7 million from the billion-dollar mark. A threshold to watch in the coming sessions!

The Solana and HYPE ETFs remained completely inactive on this day. Solana’s assets stand at $836.09 million, and HYPE’s at $219.58 million.

In any case, this trading session highlights the end of the homogeneity of institutional flows on cryptocurrencies. Upcoming flow reports and US monetary policy decisions will be crucial to determine whether this phase of weakness marks a simple pause or the beginning of a new cycle for Bitcoin ETFs. Stay tuned…

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My name is Ariela, and I am 31 years old. I have been working in the field of web writing for 7 years now. I only discovered trading and cryptocurrency a few years ago, but it is a universe that greatly interests me. The topics covered on the platform allow me to learn more. A singer in my spare time, I also cultivate a great passion for music and reading (and animals!)

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The crypto market will welcome tokens worth more than $634.89 million in the second week of June 2026. Major projects, including HOME (HOME), HumidiFi (WET), and Magic Eden (ME), will release significant new token supplies. 

These unlocks could introduce market volatility and influence short-term price movements. So, here’s a breakdown of what to watch.

1. HOME (HOME) Unlock Date: June 10 Number of Tokens to be Unlocked: 750 million HOME Released Supply: 3.78 billion HOME Total supply: 10 billion HOME HOME is the native token of DeFi.app, a self-custody “everything app” for swaps, perps, and yield across chains. The platform uses HOME for gas abstraction, governance, and fee buybacks.

On June 10, the network will unlock 750 million HOME, worth about $23.56 million at current prices. The release equals 19.79% of the released supply.

HOME Crypto Token Unlock in June. Source: TokenomistCore Contributors will receive 500 million HOME from the unlock. Early Backers will claim the remaining 250 million HOME.

2. HumidiFi (WET) Unlock Date: June 9 Number of Tokens to be Unlocked: 256.67 million WET Released Supply: 230 million WET Total supply: 1 billion WET HumidiFi is a Solana-based decentralized exchange. WET is the network’s native token. The protocol integrates with Jupiter, DFlow, Titan, and OKX Router, serving as a key liquidity layer for the network.

HumidiFi will release about 256.67 million WET, worth roughly $14.66 million, on June 9. The unlock accounts for around 111.59% of the released supply. 

WET Crypto Token Unlock in June. Source: TokenomistThe supply spans several stakeholders. HumidiFi will give 106.67 million altcoins to the Foundation. Labs will get 83.33 million tokens. Lastly, the team will allocate 66.67 million tokens towards the ecosystem.

3. Magic Eden (ME) Unlock Date: June 10 Number of Tokens to be Unlocked: 172.03 million ME Released Supply: 506.9 million ME Total supply: 1 billion ME Magic Eden is a multi-chain marketplace, and ME is its native utility and governance token. It started as the dominant NFT marketplace and has since expanded.

On June 10, Magic Eden will release 172.03 million ME, worth roughly $10.36 million. The release equals about 33.99% of the released supply.

ME Crypto Token Unlock in June. Source: TokenomistThe bulk of the unlock flows to contributors. They will receive 162.19 million ME. Strategic Participants will gain 2.88 million ME. The team will also allocate the remaining 6.96 million tokens to Community & Ecosystem.

Besides these three, other prominent token unlocks that investors can look out for in the second week of June include Aptos (APT), Babylon (BABY), and Movement (MOVE).

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A crypto strategist who continues to grow his following with timely altcoin predictions believes layer-1 protocol Sui (SUI) is gearing up to revisit all-time high levels.

Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 275,500 followers on the social media platform X that SUI’s huge rally last week suggests that the Solana (SOL) killer is en route to record-high prices.

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“SUI weekly absolutely insane, at this rate it’ll hit all-time high before BTC.”

Source: Bluntz/X The trader also says he believes “SUI is the next SOL.”

Last week, Bluntz said that SUI is in a technical uptrend after printing higher highs and higher lows on the daily chart.

“It’s gonna surprise a few people in the next weeks-months, in my opinion.” 

Source: Bluntz/X At time of writing, SUI is trading for $1.54.

The crypto strategist also has his radar locked on two feline-themed memecoins. According to Bluntz, Popcat (POPCAT) and Simon’s Cat (CAT) look primed for rallies after completing their respective ABC corrective wave.

The trader uses the Elliott Wave theory, which states that a bullish asset tends to witness rallies after the conclusion of an ABC correction.

Says Bluntz,

“The cats are gearing up for their next legs up in my opinion, POPCAT and CAT both done nice ABCs down over the weekend, gearing up for their next legs higher.” 

Source: Bluntz/X Based on the trader’s chart, he seems to predict that POPCAT is preparing for a move above $1. At time of writing, POPCAT is worth $0.926.

As for CAT, the analyst predicts that the memecoin will rally above $0.00005.

Source: Bluntz/X At time of writing, CAT is worth $0.000041.

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According to Coingecko, the 10 top Crypto gainers performed well in the last 24 hours, in terms of Price, Market Cap, 7D Change, and holding volume. There is a fluctuation in the price of these cryptocurrencies over a 7-day period. Here is the name of these gainers along with their details that are different from each other over a period of a week.  

Siren ($SIREN), Pudgy Penguins ($PENGU), Solana ($SOL), Bittensor ($TAO), Avalanche ($AVAX), Venice Token ($VVV), Lighter ($LIT), Chainlink ($LINK), Aster ($ASTER), and Velvet Capital ($VELVET). In this list, the First position is given to Siren ($SIREN). This coin has the biggest decrease percentage of -76.2% over the last 7D, with a current price of $0.11. River ($RIVER) also holds a 24-hour volume of $16.6M along with a market cap of $81.8M on Gate Exchange. Phoenix Group has released this news through its official social media X account.

Solana, Bittensor, and Avalanche Shine Among Top Market Performers Pudgy Penguins ($PENGU) gets 2nd position with a volume of $73.4M over the last day. Moreover, Pudgy Penguins ($PENGU) trades at a new price of $0.006 with a declining trend of -3.9% in the previous 7D. Pudgy Penguins ($PENGU) holds a market cap of $407.2M on the Binance exchange. Solana ($SOL) and Bittensor ($TAO) have a price difference of $37.6B. Solana ($SOL) attains 3rd position in the list of the top performers, crypto gainers. Solana ($SOL) is currently trading at $68.42 price with an increase of +3.6% over the last day. Solana ($SOL) holds a volume of $2.5B by last 24 hours and a market cap of $39.7B on the Binance exchange.

In addition, Bittensor ($TAO) and Avalanche ($AVAX) got 4th and 5th positions with current prices of $227.45 and $6.01, respectively. These two cryptocurrencies trade on the same exchange, Binance, with market caps of $2.1B and $2.5B, respectively. Bittensor ($TAO) holds a volume of $205.2M, and Avalanche ($AVAX) also holds $273.0M.

Lighter and Chainlink Post Gains as Venice Token Holds Strong Market Presence As per CoinGecko data, Venice Token ($VVV) is also among the top performers with a decrease of -2.6%, with a new price of trading at $14.34. Venice Token ($VVV) has a volume of $26.9M along with a market cap of $672.2M on the Coinbase exchange. This cryptocurrency holds almost a central position in the whole list. Furthermore, Lighter ($LIT) has a volume of $41.0M of 24H, with a price of $1.57. This coin also gained +3.1% increases on the Coinbase exchange.  

Chainlink ($LINK) and Aster ($ASTER) also show increased responses toward growth over the past 24 hours. Chainlink ($LINK) and Aster ($ASTER) got +1.2% and -0.2% growth with volumes of $233.8M and $177.8M on the same exchange, Binance. Chainlink ($LINK) is available for trading at $7.86 in the entire list with a market cap of $5.7B. Aster ($ASTER) trades at a new price of $0.62 along with a market cap of $1.6B.

Last but not least, Velvet Capital ($VELVET) has the last position in the entire list with a volume of $34.9M, along with the market cap of $203.4M over the previous days. Velvet Capital ($VELVET) is currently available for trading at $0.84 on Gate Exchange.

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PANews reported on March 9th that, according to CoinDesk, global insurance brokerage giant Aon, in collaboration with Coinbase and Paxos, has completed a proof-of-concept test of stablecoin premium payments, using USDC (Ethereum) and PayPal USD (PYUSD, Solana) to settle insurance premiums. Aon stated that this is the first time a major global insurance brokerage has used stablecoins in premium settlement. Currently, cross-border premium settlements largely rely on bank clearing, which takes several days. This test aims to evaluate the potential advantages of on-chain payments in terms of settlement efficiency, cost, and transparency, and to prepare for the future introduction of stablecoins into the existing financial system, against the backdrop of the US passing the Genius Act, which establishes a federal regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers.

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Quick Answer: Creating a meme coin on Solana in 2026 takes less than 10 minutes and costs under $1 using Pump.fun or LetsBONK.fun — no coding required. Connect a Phantom or Solflare wallet with a small amount of SOL, go to your chosen launchpad, fill in your token name, ticker, supply, and image, then deploy. Your token is immediately tradeable on the platform’s bonding curve and graduates to PumpSwap or Raydium once it hits the liquidity threshold. Creating the token is trivial; building the community and liquidity that make it survive beyond launch day is where most projects fail.

Key Takeaways Solana is the dominant meme coin chain in 2026 — ultra-low fees (~0.000005 SOL per transaction), 400ms block times, and an ecosystem purpose-built for token speculation Pump.fun remains the most widely used launchpad; LetsBONK.fun overtook it in market share in mid-2025 (66.5% vs 22%), offering higher creator revenue (0.1% vs 0.05%) Creating a meme coin costs under 0.1 SOL (~$15) on launchpads; manual SPL token creation with Raydium liquidity requires ~0.8 SOL+ Only ~1.5% of Pump.fun tokens ever “graduate” (hit the $69K liquidity threshold to move from bonding curve to PumpSwap) — the vast majority become worthless within hours A Phantom or Solflare wallet is required; fund it with at least 0.5–1 SOL before starting Key post-launch success factors: Twitter/Telegram community, influencer mentions, DEXScreener trending status, and ideally an Elon Musk or celebrity reference in the concept Meme coin creation carries significant financial risk — most tokens go to zero; never invest more than you can afford to lose entirely Why Solana Is the #1 Meme Coin Chain in 2026 Solana became the default chain for meme coin creation for three structural reasons:

Speed: Solana processes transactions in 400 milliseconds with ~400,000 TPS capacity — fast enough that buying a new meme coin token feels as instant as clicking a button, critical for the “ape in early” psychology that drives meme coin speculation.

Cost: Transaction fees on Solana are approximately $0.000005 — essentially free. Creating a token costs under $1 on launchpads. Compare this to Ethereum where gas fees alone can exceed $50–$200 for token deployments.

Ecosystem: Pump.fun, LetsBONK.fun, PumpSwap, Raydium, Jupiter, DEXScreener, and DexTools are all deeply integrated with Solana, creating a seamless pipeline from token creation to trading discovery to viral distribution.

As blockchainreporter has reported, Pump.fun tokens dominate Solana DEXScreener charts — all top 10 trending Solana coins on DEXScreener in a single day were launched through Pump.fun, with Introvert Coin posting a 1,508% gain within 11 hours of launch.

What You Need Before You Start 1. A Solana wallet

Phantom (phantom.app) — most popular; browser extension and mobile app Solflare — alternative with strong hardware wallet support Backpack — newer option popular with advanced users Install the browser extension or mobile app, create a new wallet, and back up your seed phrase securely — this is non-negotiable.

2. SOL for fees

Launchpad creation (Pump.fun / LetsBONK.fun): ~0.02–0.1 SOL Initial liquidity (optional but recommended): 0.5–2 SOL+ Manual SPL token creation + Raydium liquidity pool: ~0.8–1.5 SOL Buy SOL on Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, or directly via MoonPay inside Phantom 3. Token assets

Token name (e.g., “DogeFather”, “BabyPepe”, “Musk Inu”) Ticker symbol (3–6 characters, e.g., DGFR, BPEPE, MINU) Token image (PNG or GIF, ideally 500×500px — this is your most important branding asset) Short description (1–2 sentences for the launchpad listing) Social links (Twitter/X, Telegram — set these up before launch) 4. Concept The meme concept is more important than any technical detail. In 2026, winning themes include: animal memes (dogs, cats, frogs), celebrity parodies (Elon Musk, Trump, AI figures), current viral events, internet culture references, and AI-themed names. Research trending Twitter hashtags and Reddit threads before finalizing your concept.

Method 1: Create a Meme Coin on Pump.fun (No-Code, Fastest) Pump.fun is the default starting point for most meme coin creators. It handles smart contracts, bonding curve pricing, and initial liquidity automatically — no coding required.

How Pump.fun works:

Every token launches on a bonding curve: price increases as more people buy, decreasing as they sell When a token reaches $69,000 in liquidity, it “graduates” — the bonding curve ends and the token migrates to PumpSwap (Pump.fun’s native DEX, launched March 2025) with a locked LP As blockchainreporter reported, PumpSwap launched with zero migration fees (down from 6 SOL), instant migrations, improved liquidity, and creator revenue sharing Step-by-step:

Step 1: Go to pump.fun and connect your wallet Navigate to pump.fun in your browser. Click “Connect Wallet” and select Phantom or Solflare. Approve the connection in your wallet pop-up.

Step 2: Click “Create a new coin” Located on the homepage. You’ll see a token creation form.

Step 3: Fill in your token details

Name — your meme coin’s full name Ticker — 3–6 character symbol Description — 1–3 sentences; include references that will resonate with your target community Image — upload your token logo (PNG/GIF, square format recommended) Twitter/X link — strongly recommended; copy directly from your new account Telegram link — strongly recommended; set up a group before launch Website — optional but adds credibility Step 4: Set your initial buy (optional but important) Pump.fun allows you to buy a portion of the supply immediately at launch, before anyone else can. This provides initial liquidity and signals creator confidence. Even 0.1–0.5 SOL here shows community commitment — but be aware this also means you hold tokens at risk.

Step 5: Click “Create coin” and confirm in your wallet Pump.fun charges approximately 0.02 SOL (~$3) as a creation fee. Confirm the transaction in your Phantom/Solflare wallet. Your token is now live on the Solana blockchain.

Step 6: Share your token page immediately Your token’s Pump.fun page URL is your primary marketing asset in the first hour. Post it on Twitter/X, Telegram, and relevant Discord servers immediately. The first 30 minutes after launch are critical — bonding curve tokens that don’t attract buyers quickly become dormant.

Method 2: Create a Meme Coin on LetsBONK.fun LetsBONK.fun overtook Pump.fun as Solana’s largest meme coin launchpad in market share during mid-2025. As blockchainreporter reported, LetsBONK.fun captured 66.5% of Solana’s memecoin launchpad market while Pump.fun fell to 22%.

Key advantages over Pump.fun:

Higher creator revenue: 0.1% per trade vs Pump.fun’s 0.05% BONK token integration: BONK holders receive additional benefits Slightly different community: tends to attract a different speculator base than Pump.fun Process: Nearly identical to Pump.fun — connect wallet, fill in token details, set initial buy, deploy. The UI is similar enough that anyone familiar with Pump.fun can use LetsBONK.fun within minutes.

Method 3: Create an SPL Token Manually (More Control) For creators who want full control over supply distribution, liquidity, and token authorities, the manual SPL token route via Smithii or Solana Token Creator is the better choice.

Why choose manual SPL creation:

Control over initial token distribution (airdrops, presales, team allocation) Ability to launch directly on Raydium with custom liquidity amounts Revoke mint and freeze authorities for increased trust and rugpull resistance Not limited to Pump.fun’s bonding curve structure Tools needed:

Smithii.io — Solana Token Creator with LP creation, no coding required Raydium (raydium.io) — for creating your liquidity pool Phantom or Solflare wallet with 0.8–1.5 SOL General steps:

Go to Smithii’s Solana Token Creator Enter token name, symbol, supply (typically 1 billion tokens for meme coins), decimals (6 recommended for SOL meme coins), and image Configure authorities: consider revoking freeze authority (prevents anyone from freezing wallets) and mint authority (prevents new tokens from being minted) — these improve community trust Deploy the token (fee ~0.1–0.3 SOL) Create a Raydium liquidity pool pairing your token with SOL Optionally burn your LP tokens to demonstrate permanence Launchpad Comparison 2026 PlatformCreation CostCreator RevenueGraduation TargetDEX After GraduationBest ForPump.fun~0.02 SOL0.05% per trade$69K liquidityPumpSwapFastest launch, widest audienceLetsBONK.fun~0.02 SOL0.1% per tradeSimilarRaydium/PumpSwapHigher creator yield, BONK communityPumpup.ai~Lower than PumpAI discovery toolsSimilarRaydiumAI-powered trending toolsSmithii / Manual SPL~0.8–1.5 SOL total100% controlN/A (direct Raydium)Raydium from day 1Full control, custom distribution Pumpup.ai emerged as a second major Solana meme coin launchpad, offering AI-powered hot lists and approximately 16 SOL lower liquidity costs per token than Pump.fun.

After Launch: What Determines Success or Failure The token creation itself is the easy part. Over 2 million tokens were launched on Pump.fun in 2025; only ~1.5% graduated. Here’s what separates the few that survive from the overwhelming majority that go to zero within hours:

Twitter/X Community Post your token immediately on Twitter/X with a dedicated account. Crypto Twitter influencers (KOLs) with audiences in the 50K–500K range are the primary viral distribution vector for Solana meme coins. Even one retweet from an active crypto account can 10–100x volume overnight.

Telegram Group Create a Telegram community before launch. A token with an active, growing Telegram group signals social proof to potential buyers on Pump.fun or DEXScreener. Use a pinned message with token details, contract address, and buy link.

DEXScreener Trending DEXScreener (dexscreener.com) is the primary discovery tool for Solana meme coin traders. When your token trends on DEXScreener’s “Hot Pairs” or “New Pairs” lists, volume spikes dramatically. High transaction count and consistent buy activity are the metrics that drive trending placement.

Volume and Bot Activity Many creators use volume bots (legal, available through tools like Smithii) to simulate transaction activity and boost trending scores. While controversial, this is standard practice in the Solana meme coin market and can be the difference between a token being discovered and being ignored.

Influencer Mentions Elon Musk, Donald Trump, or any major celebrity mentioning a meme concept — even indirectly — can drive explosive short-term demand. Many creators specifically build tokens around trending celebrity names or events for this reason. Note: using real celebrity names or trademarks carries legal risk in many jurisdictions.

Narrative Timing The most successful Solana meme coins launch during or immediately after a viral news event. Having a concept ready to deploy in minutes when a major meme breaks is a strategic advantage.

Risks and What to Expect Realistically Most tokens fail. On July 30, 2025, 2,008 meme coins were created on Pump.fun; only 31 graduated (~1.54%). The overwhelming majority of tokens lose all value within 24–72 hours as initial buyers take profits and liquidity drains.

Rugpull risk. Meme coin markets are full of bad actors who create tokens, drive initial hype, and then sell all their holdings (“rug pull”) — collapsing the price and leaving other holders with worthless tokens. As a creator, never sell all your holdings abruptly and be transparent about your allocations.

Regulatory risk. Launching a token that resembles a security (promises of profit, investment returns) can attract regulatory attention. In 2026, US and EU regulators have become more active in pursuing meme coin creators who make explicit profit promises.

Tax implications. In most jurisdictions, creating a token and selling it is a taxable event. Trading profits from meme coins are typically subject to capital gains tax. Maintain records of all transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions How much does it cost to create a meme coin on Solana in 2026? Using Pump.fun or LetsBONK.fun, the cost is approximately 0.02–0.05 SOL (~$3–$8) for the token creation fee alone. If you add an initial buy to provide early liquidity, budget 0.5–2 SOL total. For manual SPL token creation with a Raydium liquidity pool, expect ~0.8–1.5 SOL minimum. All costs exclude the capital you allocate to initial liquidity.

Do I need coding skills to create a meme coin on Solana? No. Pump.fun, LetsBONK.fun, and Smithii's no-code token creator allow anyone to deploy a Solana meme coin with zero programming knowledge. You need only a wallet, SOL for fees, and a token concept with image.

What is the difference between Pump.fun and LetsBONK.fun? Both are Solana meme coin launchpads using bonding curve mechanics, but LetsBONK.fun offers higher creator revenue (0.1% per trade vs 0.05%) and integrates with the BONK token ecosystem. As of mid-2025, LetsBONK.fun held 66.5% of Solana launchpad market share versus Pump.fun's 22%. Process and cost are nearly identical.

What does "graduation" mean on Pump.fun? Graduation refers to a token reaching $69,000 in cumulative liquidity on its bonding curve, triggering automatic migration to PumpSwap (Pump.fun's native DEX) with the LP locked. Approximately 1.5% of Pump.fun tokens graduate. Most tokens never graduate and lose all value before reaching this threshold.

Can my meme coin make me money? Meme coins are highly speculative. A small number of Solana meme coins have returned 1,000x or more to early holders; the vast majority return zero. Success depends almost entirely on community growth, timing, and viral distribution — not on technical factors. Never invest funds you cannot afford to lose entirely.

THE BLOCK: Pump.fun activity craters 80% in three months, dragging Solana fees lower as traders rotate into perps

PANews reported on June 17th that, according to The Block, activity on Pump.fun, the once dominant meme coin launch platform on Solana, continues to deteriorate, with token graduation rates, revenue, and network fees all declining sharply. The 7-day average Pump.fun token graduation rate dropped to 0.26% last week, a decrease of 80% in three months. Daily revenue in June was only about $800,000, far below the $4.8 million six months ago. The PUMP token has fallen 40% over the past six months.

The decline of Pump.fun has impacted the Solana network, with daily fees dropping to 5,300 SOL in June, significantly lower than the 33,000 SOL in January. Analysts believe that a large amount of capital previously invested in the Solana meme has shifted to perpetual contract trading on Hyperliquid, consistent with the rapid growth of HIP-3.

Pump.fun’s new GO bounty feature is facing fresh criticism after reports said users completed or posted tasks involving tattoos, public humiliation and high-risk stunts for crypto rewards. 

Summary

Pump.fun’s GO feature has paid over $370,000 while hundreds of bounties remain open online. Reported tasks range from charity actions to forehead tattoos, job quitting videos and risky stunts. Critics say crypto rewards can pressure vulnerable users into unsafe or humiliating public behavior online. The Solana meme coin launchpad introduced GO in early June as a marketplace where users can create paid tasks and lock rewards in escrow.

According to the New York Post, the feature has paid out more than $370,000 since June 4. The report said about 270 open bounties still offered more than $200,000 in rewards, with some tasks ranging from charity actions to stunts that critics called unsafe or degrading.

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How the GO bounty feature works As previously reported by crypto.news, Pump.fun launched GO as a bounty marketplace with more than 320 active tasks and $144,000 in unclaimed rewards shortly after going live. Users could connect an X account and crypto wallet, then post or complete tasks for payouts starting at $5.

Pump.fun promoted the feature with the phrase “Pay ANYONE to do ANYTHING.” Bankless reported that rewards sit in escrow until Pump.fun reviews a submission, and that the platform has final authority over approval, rejection or cancellation.

Reports point to strange and risky tasks The New York Post reported that one man in the Philippines received $15,000 in crypto after tattooing “bounty.fun” on his forehead. Other listings reportedly included putting a face in a toilet, quitting a job on camera and climbing Mount Everest for a large reward.

Some listed tasks were harmless, including feeding stray animals or donating clothes. Others raised safety and dignity concerns. Wired reported that several bounties pushed people toward embarrassment, harassment or possible legal risk, while some submissions appeared to use AI-generated images as proof. Wired also noted that payouts can be split among several entries.

Public criticism grows New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the platform on X, calling it a “dystopian nightmare” and saying she would support the first bill introduced to ban it. X head of product Nikita Bier also criticized the feature, saying it showed people using money to push others into shameful acts.

The concern is not only about strange internet behavior. Critics argue that crypto rewards can put pressure on people with fewer resources to accept tasks they might otherwise avoid. Pump.fun warns users that participation is at their own risk, according to the New York Post. The company did not immediately comment to the outlet.

Earlier Pump.fun controversy adds context The backlash follows earlier concerns around Pump.fun’s livestreaming tools. crypto.news reported that Pump.fun had shut down livestreaming after users became more extreme in how they tried to attract attention. The feature later returned with stricter moderation.

The Defiant reported that GO drew backlash within hours of launch after an extreme listing appeared on the platform. The report said GO gives Pump.fun sole authority to accept or reject tasks and submissions, while its public rules still leave many decisions to platform review.

Pump.fun remains one of the most watched meme coin platforms on Solana. Its GO feature now places the company in a wider debate over crypto incentives, user safety and online attention markets. The platform’s next steps may depend on how it handles moderation and public pressure. It may also face closer scrutiny from policymakers and consumer advocates.