Pump.fun PUMP Token Launch: Key Dates and Full Details

Pump.fun might finally be getting its own token, or maybe not just yet.

Earlier this week, a listing quietly appeared on Gate.io, showing details for a public sale of the long-rumored PUMP token, set for July 12–15.

It looked like confirmation that the memecoin launchpad’s first official token sale was happening. But then, just as quickly, the page disappeared.

Now the crypto community is left wondering. Was this an early leak, a marketing mix-up, or something more complicated?

So far, here’s what we know about the possible PUMP token launch, the key dates that briefly surfaced, and the confusion that followed.

What is Pump.fun?

Launched in January 2024 by a pseudonymous creator, Alon, Pump.fun is a Solana-based no-code platform where anyone can launch and trade memecoins in minutes.

It uses a bonding curve model. Prices go up as more tokens are bought, keeping things transparent and fair.

Once a token reaches a $69,000 market cap, it is listed on Raydium, and part of the supply is burned to support price growth. There are no pre-sales or special access—every launch starts from scratch.

After a quiet start, Pump.fun took off. From just 1,500 tokens in February, the platform exploded to nearly 2 million by year’s end.

Pump.fun Token Sale Kicks Off on July 12

Pump.fun has announced that its PUMP token sale will begin July 12 at 2 p.m. UTC, offering 150 billion tokens via exchanges including Bybit, Kraken, KuCoin, and Gate.io.

The ICO runs until July 15 or until sold out, with token transfers starting 48–72 hours after the sale and no later than July 18.

Due to regulatory restrictions, U.S. and U.K. citizens are barred from participating. Of the 1 trillion token supply, 33% is allocated to the ICO, 24% to community initiatives, and 20% to the team.

Binance Futures will open PUMP/USDT pre-market trading on July 10 at 7:30 a.m. UTC. It will offer up to five times leverage and capped funding rates. Post-sale, an airdrop for existing users is also planned.

Proceeds will support platform quality and expanded social trading features on the Solana-based meme coin launchpad.

Pump.fun Token Launch Details

On July 8, Gate.io revealed details for the upcoming sale of the official PUMP token—the utility token tied to Pump.fun and its AMM protocol. While using the platform doesn’t require PUMP, the token may unlock perks like giveaways and other community rewards.

Here’s what we know:

• Sale Dates: July 12, 2025, 18:00 UTC to July 15, 2025
• Token Price: $0.004 USDT per PUMP
• Total Supply: 1 trillion PUMP
• For Sale: 150 billion PUMP (15% of total supply)
• Valuation: $4 billion

Pump.fun hasn’t raised funds yet, and a countdown to the sale is live on Gate.io. Trading and token distribution dates are still TBD.

Gate.io Deleted the Launch Page

Just as things were heating up, Gate.io pulled the sale page, throwing cold water on the excitement. No explanation was given at first, leading to confusion and speculation online.

“Deleted page just adds to the mystery. Is $PUMP still locked for July 12, or do we expect more twists?” one user posted on X.

When pressed, Gate.io support responded vaguely:

“Following negotiations between Gate and the project, Gate has removed Pump.fun Pre-Market OTC. Currently, there is no confirmed date or announcement for its reopening.”

They also referenced a prior announcement from October 2024, when the platform ended OTC trading support for Pump.fun.

So, is this a minor hiccup or something bigger? CCN will be watching closely as the PUMP token’s long-awaited launch date approaches.

About the Author

Giuseppe Ciccomascolo

Giuseppe Ciccomascolo began his career as an investigative journalist in Italy, where he contributed to both local and national newspapers, focusing on various financial sectors.

Upon relocating to London, he worked as an analyst for Fitch's CapitalStructure and later as a Senior Reporter for Alliance News. In 2017, Giuseppe transitioned to covering cryptocurrency-related news, producing documentaries and articles on Bitcoin and other emerging digital currencies. He also played a pivotal role in establishing the academy for a cryptocurrency exchange website. Crypto remained his primary area of interest throughout his tenure as a writer for ThirdFloor.

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