How much did Pump.fun (CRYPTO:PUMP) gain?

The token rose about 23% and reached $0.00207, its highest price in two months.

Ansem is a well-known cryptocurrency trader whose market views often attract attention from retail investors.

What helped extend the PUMP rally?

Growing interest in the viral meme coin Jimothy also brought more attention to the Pump.fun platform.

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Written by Jon CuthbertPublished Jul 20, 2026, 7:07 AM

Pump.fun (CRYPTO:PUMP) surged 23% to its highest price in two months.
Crypto trader Ansem said he bought PUMP, helping fuel fresh buying interest.
The rally extended gains that began after a viral meme coin drew attention to the platform.

Pump.fun (CRYPTO:PUMP) climbed 23% to a two-month high after trader Ansem revealed he had bought the token.

The token reached $0.00207, extending a rally that started the previous day.

Ansem said he entered the trade at $0.001675 and shared a bullish view on the Solana (CRYPTO:SOL)-based launchpad.

The rally also followed strong interest in the viral meme coin Jimothy, which brought more attention to the Pump.fun ecosystem.

The price jump showed how comments from well-known traders can quickly influence sentiment in the meme coin market.

Even so, meme coin prices often swing sharply, making short-term rallies difficult to sustain.

Investors will now watch whether Pump.fun can hold its gains or if profit-taking slows the rally.

At the time of reporting, Pump.fun price was $0.001978.