Pump.fun and Founder Return to X Following Account Suspension

After a previous suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has restored the account of the Solana-based meme coin launchpad Pump.fun. The project’s founder, Alon Cohen, has also returned to the platform, though speculation surrounding the initial suspension continues to swirl.

Pump.fun and Alon Cohen Return to X

At press time, the official X account of the Solana-based meme coin launchpad Pump.fun is live following a prior suspension. Initial checks confirm that Pump.fun founder Alon Cohen’s X account was also restored nearly 24 hours after both accounts were taken down.

Pump.fun has yet to issue a formal statement regarding the incident. Meanwhile, the official account on X shared an image of the project’s mascot with the caption, “Is this thing on?” Cohen retweeted the post without offering any additional comment.

is this thing on? pic.twitter.com/IJbHVxWHzC

— pump.fun (@pumpdotfun) June 17, 2025

Pump.fun’s X account was suspended amid a broader crackdown on crypto-affiliated accounts. The takedown affected nearly 20 accounts, including Bloom Trading, GMGN, BullX, and ElizaOS.

At the time, suspended accounts displayed a notice citing violations of X’s rules. Sources suggest the suspensions were due to bot activity or the use of unauthorized third-party application programming interfaces (APIs). While X has restored Pump.fun’s account, several others, including ElizaOS, remain inactive.

Criticism Trails the Meme Coin Launchpad

In the wake of the suspensions, critics launched scathing attacks on the project, accusing it of “ruining” meme coin culture. Some of the loudest detractors have accused Pump.fun of promoting scam projects and contributing to network congestion on Solana.

“Pump.fun has been the worst thing to happen to crypto,” said high-risk crypto trader James Wynn. “It’s created a new generation of scammers.”

Wynn supported the suspension, blaming the project for draining billions in liquidity from legitimate initiatives. He also echoed calls for a broader crackdown on the platform, saying crypto regulation would be “a good thing.”

Despite the backlash, Pump.fun is currently raising $1 billion through a token sale, after previously generating $700 million in revenue. Meanwhile, Binance Chain has surpassed Solana in meme coin trading volume, as hype around Pump.fun begins to cool.

Overall, the meme coin sector continues to thrive in the crypto ecosystem. Notably, the top holders of the TRUMP coin recently dined with the U.S. President amid speculation about a forthcoming meme coin ETF.