Pump.fun‘s PUMP Token to List on Upbit Korea, Amidst Meme coin Boom and Past controversy
Seoul, South Korea – September 11, 2025 – Pump.fun, a popular launchpad for so-called “mimcoins” built on the Solana blockchain, will begin trading on Upbit Korea (KRW market) tonight at 10:00 PM KST. The listing on Upbit, one of South Korea’s largest virtual asset exchanges, marks a critically important milestone for the PUMP token and the broader Solana meme coin ecosystem. Withdrawals for PUMP on Upbit will be available starting two hours after the declaration.
The listing comes as demand for meme coins continues to surge, fueled by projects originating on platforms like Pump.fun. Notable solana-based meme coins, including Fartcoin, PNUT, and Moodeng, all launched via Pump.fun and have collectively risen to rank within the top 300 market capitalization cryptocurrencies,according to CoinMarketCap.
PUMP itself launched via a presale in July and has seen significant traction,securing listings on multiple exchanges. The token has experienced a recent price surge, climbing over 30% in the last week following a large-scale token buyback announcement. As of 8:30 PM KST today, PUMP is trading at approximately 8 won.
Pump.fun vs. the PUMP Token: A Distinction
It’s significant to differentiate between the Pump.fun platform and the PUMP token.Pump.fun is a decentralized platform enabling users to create and launch meme coins with immediate liquidity provision. This ease of access has contributed to it’s rapid growth.
Though, the platform and its associated tokens haven’t been without controversy. Past projects launched on pump.fun have been accused of “rugpulls” – where developers abandon a project and abscond with investor funds – with one instance resulting in losses for over 98% of investors. Reports indicate that the majority of profits from PUMP have been realized by early presale and ICO participants.
Rising Alternatives: Best Wallet’s BEST Token
Investors looking for similar opportunities are turning their attention to projects like Best Wallet, a non-custodial wallet and token launchpad currently offering its own token, BEST. BEST token holders are eligible for benefits including discounted transaction fees, staking rewards of up to 84%, and priority access to future token presales. The BEST token is currently priced at $0.025625 and is undergoing a phased price increase leading up to its official launch.
Disclaimer: Cryptocurrency investments are inherently risky. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investors should conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions.
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