PUMP Token Whale Dumps $6M in Binance Deposit Disaster – Here’s What Went Wrong

Crypto just got another 'hold my beer' moment. A top PUMP Token investor accidentally torched $6 million in a Binance deposit blunder—proof that even whales faceplant in this market.

How does a seven-figure blunder happen? Spoiler: human error meets irreversible blockchain transactions. No undo button here.

While the victim licks their wounds, the rest of us get a masterclass in crypto’s golden rule: triple-check those wallet addresses. Or better yet—let this be a reminder that in decentralized finance, the only thing more volatile than prices is human competence.

Bonus jab: TradFi brokers would’ve charged a $500 'account recovery fee' for this. Progress, right?

Heavy Selling Follows Explosive Launch

Pump.fun made headlines earlier this month after raising $600 million through its initial coin offering (ICO) and it was sold out in just 12 minutes. However, data from BitMEX shows that nearly 60% of presale investors quickly offloaded their tokens. Only 37.4% chose to hold, while a small 3% increased their positions.

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Moreover, large unlock percentages and rapid exchange deposits added selling pressure. “PUMP Top Fund 1” had already moved 17 billion tokens, worth $89.5 million, to exchanges via FalconX.

Lawsuit Targets Pump.fun’s Ecosystem

Pump.fun has now been drawn into legal trouble. According to the court filing, Pump.fun allegedly facilitates anonymous high-risk speculation through unregulated token launches and through the back door.

Besides the market drama, this lawsuit adds another LAYER of risk to a token already under pressure.

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