Elon Musk’s X removed Pump.fun’s account on June 16.
The ban occurred just days before the Solana-based memecoin launchpad’s planned billion-dollar token sale, accompanying the suspension of Pump.fun’s co-founder, Alon Cohen, along with several affiliated memecoin projects, including GMGN, Bloom Trading, BullX, and ElizaOS.
X provided no warning, no terms-of-service notice, and no public explanation. Neither Elon Musk nor X’s safety team commented on the action, leaving traders and developers guessing about the cause of the takedowns.
Pump.fun Platform is Running Despite X Ban
Pump.fun’s website continues to operate.
Traders still mint and flip new tokens, and Solana’s onchain activity shows no disruption. However, the platform has lost its most powerful promotional tool.
Memecoin creators previously relied on X to share links, generate hype, and push viral campaigns. Without that visibility, many fear slower growth and reduced user engagement.
Pump.Fun is a Repeated Crypto Offender
This isn’t Pump.fun’s first brush with controversy. In November 2024, the team disabled its livestream feature after users broadcasted violent and explicit content. The unfiltered tool triggered backlash and likely flagged the platform internally. However, in April 2025, they reinstated the service.
Observers also point to possible API abuse and automated spam. Some affiliated accounts posted token links at high frequency, potentially breaching X’s anti-spam or automation policies.
Regulatory concerns may have also played a role. Memecoins now move billions in capital, attracting scrutiny from the US Securities and Exchange Commission. With token launches resembling unregistered securities offerings, platforms like X may face pressure to preemptively limit exposure.
Coordinated Sweep or Isolated Case?
The simultaneous removal of multiple Pump.fun-connected accounts suggests a coordinated action, not random enforcement. Whether automated or deliberate, the sweep signals a shift in how platforms treat memecoin activity.
“This feels bigger than one project,” said a pseudonymous trader. “It looks like X is drawing new lines around what’s acceptable.”
Pump.fun continues to launch new tokens, but without X, its voice is muted. In the memecoin market—where visibility drives volume—that silence poses a major risk.