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Jul 25, 2025

How Pump.fun raised $500M in 12 minutes, and what it says about retail FOMO

A record-breaking public sale, strategic acquisitions and ecosystem expansion mark Pump.fun’s rise, highlighting user-driven token distribution.

How Pump.fun raised $500M in 12 minutes, and what it says about retail FOMO
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