Getting Started with Pump.fun
Complete beginner's guide to memecoin trading on Solana
1
Set Up a Solana Wallet
You need a Solana wallet to interact with pump.fun. We recommend Phantom:
- Visit Phantom Wallet
- Download the browser extension or mobile app
- Create a new wallet and SAVE YOUR SEED PHRASE SECURELY
- Never share your seed phrase with anyone
- Consider using a hardware wallet for large amounts
Security Tip: Write your seed phrase on paper, never store it digitally. Anyone with your seed phrase can steal all your funds.
2
Get SOL (Solana)
You need SOL to trade on pump.fun. Here's how to get it:
Option A: Buy on Exchange
- Sign up for Coinbase, Binance, or Kraken
- Complete KYC verification
- Buy SOL with fiat (USD, EUR, etc.)
- Withdraw SOL to your Phantom wallet address
Option B: Swap from Another Chain
- Use a bridge like Portal (Wormhole)
- Connect both wallets
- Bridge USDC or USDT to Solana
- Swap for SOL on Jupiter or Raydium
How much SOL do you need? Start with 0.5-1 SOL for testing. Each trade costs ~$0.01 in fees, plus 1% pump.fun fee.
3
Connect to Pump.fun
- Go to pump.fun
- Click "Connect Wallet" in the top right
- Select Phantom (or your wallet)
- Approve the connection request in your wallet
- You should see your SOL balance displayed
Scam Alert: Only connect to the official pump.fun domain. Scammers create fake sites to steal funds.
4
Make Your First Trade
Finding Tokens
- Browse the homepage for new launches
- Check "King of the Hill" for trending tokens
- Look at market cap and holder count
- Read comments for community sentiment
Buying a Token
- Click on a token to open its page
- Enter the amount of SOL you want to spend
- Check the amount of tokens you'll receive
- Set slippage (usually 5-10% for volatile tokens)
- Click "Buy" and approve in your wallet
Pro Tip: Start with very small amounts (0.01-0.05 SOL) while learning. Most tokens go to zero.
5
Essential Safety Rules
Never Invest More Than You Can Lose
90% of tokens fail within hours
Check Holder Distribution
Avoid tokens where top wallets hold >20%
Watch for Rugpulls
Creators often dump within minutes
Set Profit Targets
Take profits on the way up, don't be greedy
Use Burner Wallets
Keep main funds in a separate wallet
Beware of Bots
Snipers buy at launch and dump quickly
Useful Tools
START TRADING ON PUMP.FUN →
Remember: Start small, learn the platform, expect to lose money while learning