Baton Corporation, the parent company of Pump Fun, is preparing for a legal battle over a lawsuit filed by Burwick Law accusing the platform of profiting from unregistered securities.
Baton's defense team, led by former SEC investigator Daniel L. Sachs and other legal experts, is fighting back against the lawsuit.
Despite FUD and negative sentiment on social media, on-chain data reveals strong trading volume for Pump Fun.
The platform saw a surge in trading activity following the Twitter scare, contradicting predictions of its demise.
Meme token trades on Pump Fun averaged 2 to 2.7 million per day with USD volume ranging from $120-184 million.
Negative publicity appears to fuel interest in memecoins as users rally around the platform during legal challenges.
The memecoin community thrives on hype and speculation, viewing FUD as an opportunity to buy in at a low point.
Trading in memecoins is driven by attention and drama, qualities traditional investors often stay away from.
The resilience of Pump Fun showcases the importance of data over emotions in navigating the crypto market.
While legal troubles loom, the platform's performance suggests it may not fade away easily in the crypto space.