Is Pump.fun a scam?
LOW RISK · 12/100Pump.fun (PUMP) has an automated risk score of 12/100 — low risk. No single factor dominates Pump.fun's assessment — the score reflects several converging measurements. Down 61% from its all-time high — a significant decline. ~44% held off-market — moderate concentration/dilution risk.
Automated assessment · updated 16 September 2026
Pump.fun
pumpLOW RISK$0.003483
-4.40% (24h)
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Risk Assessment
Risk Score
LOW RISK
Driven primarily by drawdown from all-time high (8 of 25 points). Every contributing factor is itemised below.
measured 2026-09-16 · 6 factors evaluated
Here is what the public data shows about Pump.fun, ordered by how strongly each factor contributes to the score:
- Drawdown From All-Time High: Down 61% from its all-time high — a significant decline.
- Supply Structure: ~44% held off-market — moderate concentration/dilution risk.
- Volume Anomaly: Volume at 8.2% of market cap — within normal range.
These are automated, opinion-based indicators from public data — not financial advice or an allegation of wrongdoing. See our methodology.
Risk Factor Breakdown
Each factor is scored independently and weighted to calculate the total risk score.
Drawdown From All-Time High
Price Action
8/25
32%
How far the price sits below its peak. Deep drawdowns are common to abandoned and post-collapse tokens, but also to assets in a prolonged bear market — on its own this measures price history, not conduct.
Volume Anomaly
Trading Signals
1/20
5%
Abnormal volume-to-market-cap ratio is the primary indicator of wash trading or liquidity traps
Supply Structure
Tokenomics
3/20
15%
Free float (circulating vs total/max supply). A low float means both future dilution from locked reserves and concentration enabling single-hand price control (estimated; verified holder data is scored separately).
Not contributing (3): Market Cap Risk, Price Volatility, Transparency Gaps — 0 points.
Key Metrics
Protect Yourself
- • Never invest more than you can afford to lose entirely
- • Check token concentration — if top 10 wallets hold >50%, be cautious
- • Verify the team is public and doxxed
- • Read the smart contract audit before buying
- • Be wary of unrealistic APY promises
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Pump.fun holder-concentration history
0 daily measurements
FraudCoins.com has recorded 50 daily measurements for Pump.fun since 29 Jul 2026.
Composite risk score (0–100)
Each row is an automated measurement taken on the date shown, using public on-chain holder data with burn and labelled exchange, staking, bridge and liquidity wallets excluded. Historical readings describe what our model measured on that date — they are not statements about the project’s conduct then or now, and are not financial advice.
No on-chain holder measurement for Pump.fun
The score above is derived from public market data only. We have not measured this asset’s top-10 holder concentration — our on-chain scan covers ERC-20-style tokens on seven EVM chains above $50M market cap, so native coins (such as Bitcoin) and tokens on unsupported chains are out of scope. The absence of a concentration figure is not a clean bill of health — it means the check was not performed.
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Frequently asked questions about Pump.fun
Is Pump.fun a scam?
We do not allege that Pump.fun (PUMP) is a scam, and we have no evidence of wrongdoing by anyone associated with it. What we can tell you is what we measured: We have no on-chain holder measurement for it, so the score is based on market data alone. That places it at 12/100 on our automated scale, which we label low risk. A high score means the asset has structural characteristics that have historically preceded losses — not that fraud has occurred. These are automated, opinion-based indicators from public market and on-chain data — not statements of fact, financial advice, or allegations of wrongdoing.
Why is Pump.fun flagged as low risk?
Pump.fun's risk score is driven mainly by: drawdown from all-time high — Down 61% from its all-time high — a significant decline; supply structure — ~44% held off-market — moderate concentration/dilution risk; volume anomaly — Volume at 8.2% of market cap — within normal range.
Is Pump.fun safe to buy?
FraudCoins.com does not give buy or sell recommendations, and no cryptocurrency is safe. Pump.fun scores 12/100 (low risk) on our automated risk model. Always do your own research and never invest more than you can afford to lose.