ChatGPT’s Instagram Story Sparks Market Chaos With Pump.fun Link
Trust in official channels eroded rapidly when ChatGPT’s verified Instagram account shared a LINK to a freshly minted Pump.fun token on May 8. The token had launched barely an hour before the post, triggering immediate speculation about compromised accounts or intentional market manipulation.
Market participants scrambled to interpret the signal from AI’s most influential voice. The incident highlights crypto’s vulnerability to social media volatility—where even ephemeral stories can MOVE markets. Pump.fun’s reputation as a breeding ground for speculative assets amplified concerns about the post’s legitimacy.