<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Solana price gained significantly in Q2, rising from $96 to $187 marking a 93.5% increase over 46 days.By the end of May, Solana's gains dropped over 20% retesting a key level at $144 in mid-June.Pump.fun, a Solana-based launchpad, sold 4.1 million SOL, causing concern among investors and impacting confidence.Pump.fun faced criticism for potential involvement in pump-and-dump schemes and quick token launches.Major accounts related to Pump.fun were suspended, leading to speculation within the crypto community.Pump.fun sold its SOL holdings since May 19, 2024, dumping around 4.1 million SOL estimated at $741 million.The ongoing sell-off by Pump.fun has contributed to pulling down the Solana price and affecting investor confidence.Despite institutional interest in Solana, events like Pump.fun's sell-off could lead to a significant market cap downturn.Recent price fluctuations saw Solana dropping 11% during the week, trading at around $150.42.If demand weakens and profit-taking continues, Solana's price risks dropping further, possibly towards $120.