# $PUMPFUN Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — February 18, 2026 > **Asset:** $PUMPFUN > **Date:** 2026-02-18 (February 18, 2026) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/pumpfun/2026-02-18 > **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/pumpfun.md > **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md --- ## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence ### Post #1 by @DustNukes > **Author:** Dust ([@DustNukes](https://x.com/DustNukes)) > **Metrics:** 5.5K likes · 240 retweets · 145 comments · 373.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T06:01:27+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DustNukes/status/2024001294113865982](https://x.com/DustNukes/status/2024001294113865982) > > "BREAKING: Pumpfun rugs fall 97% as Ramadan starts, experts say that this phenomenon will only last 30 days." ### Post #2 by @cryptogems555 > **Author:** Crypto GEMs ([@cryptogems555](https://x.com/cryptogems555)) > **Metrics:** 214 likes · 67 retweets · 54 comments · 16.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T13:24:28+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptogems555/status/2024112783193764177](https://x.com/cryptogems555/status/2024112783193764177) > > "Pumpfun vs Moonpad war is about to start! The community against Pumpfun! Who is going to win?" ### Post #3 by @coinbureau > **Author:** Coin Bureau ([@coinbureau](https://x.com/coinbureau)) > **Metrics:** 111 likes · 18 retweets · 48 comments · 11.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T03:17:53+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2023960130245607513](https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2023960130245607513) > > "PUMPFUN OVERHAULS FEE MODEL, UNVEILS “CASHBACK COINS” TO REWARD TRADERS The platform’s new optional structure lets users choose between creator fees or trading rewards, shifting incentives toward active traders and making fee allocation more market-driven." ### Post #4 by @Moonpadlabs > **Author:** Moonpad ([@Moonpadlabs](https://x.com/Moonpadlabs)) > **Metrics:** 166 likes · 78 retweets · 88 comments · 9.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T13:14:55+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Moonpadlabs/status/2024110378599481561](https://x.com/Moonpadlabs/status/2024110378599481561) > > "MoonPad will send your bags to the moon. Pumpfun devs printed. Now it’s the time for the community. We need: • Founders • Builders • Innovators • Creators • Marketers • Writers Interact If you’re ready to build!" ### Post #5 by @RuneCrypto_ > **Author:** Rune ([@RuneCrypto_](https://x.com/RuneCrypto_)) > **Metrics:** 145 likes · 31 retweets · 41 comments · 9.5K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:27:48+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RuneCrypto_/status/2024204220413661690](https://x.com/RuneCrypto_/status/2024204220413661690) > > "now that the doge $KIMCHI is clearly the runner, I don’t get why people are still coping about “more PvP” I was up heavy on the pumpfun one, I traded both sides, I have zero emotional attachment to any launchpad I care about one thing: winning mcap, volume, holders, mindshare," ### Post #6 by @Zghire_ > **Author:** Zghire ([@Zghire_](https://x.com/Zghire_)) > **Metrics:** 93 likes · 18 retweets · 21 comments · 6.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T04:56:31+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Zghire_/status/2023984955949265195](https://x.com/Zghire_/status/2023984955949265195) > > "I wonder when @Pumpfun will send notifications and be like $Bepin is trending and it's creating PvE top blast szn. We go straight to 100M and everyone is happy." ### Post #7 by @Bullrun_Gravano > **Author:** 𝔊𝔯𝔞𝔳𝔞𝔫𝔬 ([@Bullrun_Gravano](https://x.com/Bullrun_Gravano)) > **Metrics:** 60 likes · 16 retweets · 3 comments · 6.5K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:30:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Bullrun_Gravano/status/2024220084923998442](https://x.com/Bullrun_Gravano/status/2024220084923998442) > > "$PMT TRENDING ON @Pumpfun mobile 4emphm93JtuF9skVZoFji8xf8AL9VKinWVa2rnwhpump" ### Post #8 by @CorleoneTx > **Author:** Corleone ([@CorleoneTx](https://x.com/CorleoneTx)) > **Metrics:** 42 likes · 9 retweets · 25 comments · 5.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T11:47:44+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CorleoneTx/status/2024088440845803591](https://x.com/CorleoneTx/status/2024088440845803591) > > "send @anoncoinit to 0. vamp chains are dogshit @Pumpfun is superior and always will be You guys ruined a token that could've been at 20m+ now Very fucking good. "Vamp season" thats all your platform is gonna be, a fucking beta." ### Post #9 by @Hashbergers > **Author:** Hash ([@Hashbergers](https://x.com/Hashbergers)) > **Metrics:** 80 likes · 2 retweets · 11 comments · 4.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T02:09:34+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Hashbergers/status/2023942940393935247](https://x.com/Hashbergers/status/2023942940393935247) > > "Done with the trenches. Done having blind faith that PumpFun will make the right decision and being made to look like a fool time and time again. Fortunate to have secured over half of what I netted the last few years. Get your chips off the table before Alon takes em." ### Post #10 by @YokaiCapital > **Author:** Yokai Ryujin ([@YokaiCapital](https://x.com/YokaiCapital)) > **Metrics:** 22 likes · 4 retweets · 9 comments · 3.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T02:16:27+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YokaiCapital/status/2023944672289116569](https://x.com/YokaiCapital/status/2023944672289116569) > > "I still think the @pumpfun $kimchi has a better chance to explode out of this triangle I did bid a lot on the other one at the start, then moved here, then sold all, did all sorts of stupid things BUT 1) this one has $25M vol 2) moonshot listing 3) the mindshare 4) earlier" ### Post #11 by @pogapulse > **Author:** pogapulse ([@pogapulse](https://x.com/pogapulse)) > **Metrics:** 139 likes · 91 retweets · 57 comments · 3.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T00:01:18+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pogapulse/status/2023910660036317465](https://x.com/pogapulse/status/2023910660036317465) > > "The creator of $KIMCHI has launched a distribution for holders with the new @Pumpfun update. The token is skyrocketing — its price is soaring! Check if you’re eligible: kimchi.officialrewards.live" ### Post #12 by @pumpmarketfun > **Author:** PumpMarket ([@pumpmarketfun](https://x.com/pumpmarketfun)) > **Metrics:** 203 likes · 143 retweets · 84 comments · 3.5K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T03:44:09+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pumpmarketfun/status/2023966742888714519](https://x.com/pumpmarketfun/status/2023966742888714519) > > "PumpMarket is an open, permission-less Prediction Market for the Trenches and our Beta is now LIVE. Predict whether or not @Pumpfun will tokens graduate from the bonding curve — 1 hour markets, instant payouts, fully on-chain on Solana. How to try it: - Get Devnet SOL →" ### Post #13 by @test_trenches > **Author:** TEST ([@test_trenches](https://x.com/test_trenches)) > **Metrics:** 86 likes · 19 retweets · 20 comments · 3.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T08:12:49+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/test_trenches/status/2024034353630564526](https://x.com/test_trenches/status/2024034353630564526) > > "PumpFun deployed the test token before their launch with the new cashback feature. Test is not only a token, I can relate my entire life to being a TEST. How many people fail or pass tests every day? In love, in war, at work, at school… Test is everywhere. The trenches are" ### Post #14 by @FerreWeb3 > **Author:** Ferre ([@FerreWeb3](https://x.com/FerreWeb3)) > **Metrics:** 106 likes · 3 retweets · 70 comments · 3.3K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T09:01:41+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FerreWeb3/status/2024046650952401027](https://x.com/FerreWeb3/status/2024046650952401027) > > "Top Worst Past Airdrop list! - zkSync - Starknet - Blast - LayerZero - EigenLayer - Wormhole - Linea - Sonic - Monad - Aztec - Megaeth - Irys - Union - Pumpfun - Venom - Anoma - 0G Labs - Orbiter - Zeroland - Recall - Novastro Did i miss any?" ### Post #15 by @picwonAI > **Author:** picwon ([@picwonAI](https://x.com/picwonAI)) > **Metrics:** 99 likes · 17 retweets · 33 comments · 3.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T17:32:18+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/picwonAI/status/2024175153882755443](https://x.com/picwonAI/status/2024175153882755443) > > "68 days hodling $WhiteWhale Aped in with less than 1 BTC Secured PnL ~$1.4M+ (#1 @Pumpfun trader January 2026 ) and still hodl ~1% @WhiteWhaleMeme NFA DYOR @streamflow_fi is still down for maintenance so I couldn’t add the screenshot of the 7M locked tokens." ### Post #16 by @BSCNews > **Author:** BSCN ([@BSCNews](https://x.com/BSCNews)) > **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 2.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T10:57:09+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2024075711527678265](https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2024075711527678265) > > "PUMPFUN JUST TURNED FEES UPSIDE DOWN! @Pumpfun just launched Cashback Coins on @Solana . Deployer keeps fees? Or traders get everything? - Pick one. It’s permanent. - No switching later. No CTO takeovers. This changes memecoins forever" ### Post #17 by @MartiniGuyYT > **Author:** That Martini Guy ₿ ([@MartiniGuyYT](https://x.com/MartiniGuyYT)) > **Metrics:** 34 likes · 2 retweets · 16 comments · 2.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T16:02:09+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MartiniGuyYT/status/2024152464828891347](https://x.com/MartiniGuyYT/status/2024152464828891347) > > "UPDATE PUMPFUN RUG PULLS HAVE FALLEN OVER 97% SINCE THE START OF RAMADAN. Experts have said this phenomenon will last only 30 days." ### Post #18 by @YokaiCapital > **Author:** Yokai Ryujin ([@YokaiCapital](https://x.com/YokaiCapital)) > **Metrics:** 29 likes · 7 retweets · 10 comments · 2.3K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:35:43+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YokaiCapital/status/2024251510020792452](https://x.com/YokaiCapital/status/2024251510020792452) > > "$kimchi gearing up ( @Pumpfun )" ### Post #19 by @fox09_09 > **Author:** Fox ([@fox09_09](https://x.com/fox09_09)) > **Metrics:** 46 likes · 3 retweets · 19 comments · 2.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T03:19:16+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fox09_09/status/2023960480893518011](https://x.com/fox09_09/status/2023960480893518011) > > "pumpfun verify CTO" ### Post #20 by @degengamblah > **Author:** Mannnos ([@degengamblah](https://x.com/degengamblah)) > **Metrics:** 32 likes · 0 retweets · 10 comments · 1.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T02:33:17+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/degengamblah/status/2023948909471821946](https://x.com/degengamblah/status/2023948909471821946) > > "What if the fix to the trenches is just pumpfun disabling all API access. Reinstating king of the hill & buying on a phantom wallet on the website rather than specialised trading terminals :)" ### Post #21 by @slingoorio > **Author:** slingoor ([@slingoorio](https://x.com/slingoorio)) > **Metrics:** 41 likes · 0 retweets · 21 comments · 1.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T03:52:05+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/slingoorio/status/2023968738823823677](https://x.com/slingoorio/status/2023968738823823677) > > "sentiment is MEGA low for pumpfun JESUS CHRIST. i genuinely think it was better when we didn’t know who the devs were in 2023. AI agents will get better. organic is a time of the past. no one wants to build loyal connections with one another in communities. it feels" ### Post #22 by @YokaiCapital > **Author:** Yokai Ryujin ([@YokaiCapital](https://x.com/YokaiCapital)) > **Metrics:** 32 likes · 6 retweets · 11 comments · 1.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:24:31+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YokaiCapital/status/2024203391732265027](https://x.com/YokaiCapital/status/2024203391732265027) > > "have you ever seen a pumpfun coin lose in a PvP? $kimchi" ### Post #23 by @Chiko_hamster > **Author:** Chiko ([@Chiko_hamster](https://x.com/Chiko_hamster)) > **Metrics:** 56 likes · 1 retweets · 43 comments · 1.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T07:10:22+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Chiko_hamster/status/2024018636961095769](https://x.com/Chiko_hamster/status/2024018636961095769) > > "$CHIKO is life on @Pumpfun join.pump.fun/HSag/81hq5aqw" ### Post #24 by @ChainROI > **Author:** ChainROI ([@ChainROI](https://x.com/ChainROI)) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 1.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T11:06:34+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ChainROI/status/2024078078595518784](https://x.com/ChainROI/status/2024078078595518784) > > "The Cashback Coins update from @Pumpfun lets creators choose at launch whether trading fees go to them (traditional Creator Fees) or are redistributed as cashback rewards to traders From a pure trading memecoins perspective (Risk vs Reward on Solana Pumpfun tokens, volume" ### Post #25 by @YokaiCapital > **Author:** Yokai Ryujin ([@YokaiCapital](https://x.com/YokaiCapital)) > **Metrics:** 24 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 1.1K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:50:11+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YokaiCapital/status/2024224953243967618](https://x.com/YokaiCapital/status/2024224953243967618) > > "last call $kimchi on @Pumpfun going to shower now watch this chart, i'm not just stating my opinion, nfa." ### Post #26 by @NIGLONnw > **Author:** NIGLON ([@NIGLONnw](https://x.com/NIGLONnw)) > **Metrics:** 24 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 899 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T00:55:36+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NIGLONnw/status/2023924327314256207](https://x.com/NIGLONnw/status/2023924327314256207) > > "Website updated and @Pumpfun fees secured btw" ### Post #27 by @WheelerrDealerr > **Author:** The Wheeler Dealer ([@WheelerrDealerr](https://x.com/WheelerrDealerr)) > **Metrics:** 25 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 771 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T04:01:34+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WheelerrDealerr/status/2023971127312126133](https://x.com/WheelerrDealerr/status/2023971127312126133) > > "bro's its chillguy only now its with the dev fees nobody ever wanted pumpfun to integrate into the protocol now being rerouted to traders who ape and rape the coin! woooooooooooooow!!!!!!" ### Post #28 by @ValeoCash > **Author:** Valeo ([@ValeoCash](https://x.com/ValeoCash)) > **Metrics:** 29 likes · 11 retweets · 8 comments · 768 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T07:08:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ValeoCash/status/2024018048940650848](https://x.com/ValeoCash/status/2024018048940650848) > > "Today, we purchased another $750 worth of $VALEO on the open market, totaling 2.7M $VALEO bought today at a market cap of ~$260k. We’ll keep following the path of giving back the earned creator fees from @Pumpfun app.streamflow.finance/contract/solan …" ### Post #29 by @MastrXYZ > **Author:** MASTR ([@MastrXYZ](https://x.com/MastrXYZ)) > **Metrics:** 21 likes · 6 retweets · 4 comments · 764 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T08:57:03+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MastrXYZ/status/2024045485758042472](https://x.com/MastrXYZ/status/2024045485758042472) > > "Well @Pumpfun chose to make it even worse. We are even more cooked. Let me be clear: hodling is rewarded even less. Trading (gambling) and pump and dumps are reinforced. Here is the breakdown: What the update actually does Before: Creator receives the fees Now (optional" ### Post #30 by @pumpmarketfun > **Author:** PumpMarket ([@pumpmarketfun](https://x.com/pumpmarketfun)) > **Metrics:** 17 likes · 7 retweets · 8 comments · 676 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T08:59:34+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pumpmarketfun/status/2024046119479656653](https://x.com/pumpmarketfun/status/2024046119479656653) > > "$PMT Dev Tokens are now locked on Streamflow This allocation is set aside exclusively for our participation in the @Pumpfun Build in Public Hackathon Verify on-chain:" ### Post #31 by @AlienatorMarket > **Author:** Alienator ([@AlienatorMarket](https://x.com/AlienatorMarket)) > **Metrics:** 21 likes · 6 retweets · 6 comments · 622 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T13:00:55+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AlienatorMarket/status/2024106856730259728](https://x.com/AlienatorMarket/status/2024106856730259728) > > "Of course, seeing a lot of discussion around the new @Pumpfun feature quoted. In all honesty, it's just feeless (or close to feeless) trading. It's not a bad feature but it's not a gamechanger. Remember the liquidity / creator fee management meta? We certainly do ;) Live" ### Post #32 by @anonymous3crypt > **Author:** Anonymous Crypt ([@anonymous3crypt](https://x.com/anonymous3crypt)) > **Metrics:** 19 likes · 3 retweets · 7 comments · 521 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T08:44:44+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/anonymous3crypt/status/2024042387106828456](https://x.com/anonymous3crypt/status/2024042387106828456) > > "Yesterday the @KolboAI x @Pumpfun video contest came to an end, but It revealed something very powerful to me. which I see that creators are no longer just trying AI. They’re directing it. every single entry was built 100% inside KolboAI Now here’s the truth… A lot of you" ### Post #33 by @BSCGemsAlert > **Author:** BSC Gems Alert ([@BSCGemsAlert](https://x.com/BSCGemsAlert)) > **Metrics:** 10 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 515 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T23:10:34+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BSCGemsAlert/status/2024260278557524332](https://x.com/BSCGemsAlert/status/2024260278557524332) > > "Serious question. Did Pumpfun benefit devs more than traders? If the next launchpad flips the narrative… That could get spicy. @moonpadlabs Thoughts? #ad #DYOR (Investment Disclaimer)" ### Post #34 by @shockermandan > **Author:** shockermandan, CPA, CFA ([@shockermandan](https://x.com/shockermandan)) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 431 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T00:15:16+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/shockermandan/status/2023914175584747955](https://x.com/shockermandan/status/2023914175584747955) > > "Everything going up is a scam. If you want to gauge the state of the market, this is all you need. One of these just won ⁦ @Pumpfun ⁩ hackathon, and one is constantly being retweeted by ⁦ @toly ⁩." ### Post #35 by @slipperygypsy01 > **Author:** BillCuz ([@slipperygypsy01](https://x.com/slipperygypsy01)) > **Metrics:** 15 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 312 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:05:19+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/slipperygypsy01/status/2024213661641036214](https://x.com/slipperygypsy01/status/2024213661641036214) > > "It’s clearly obvious which coin has more favouritism. Can we stop talking about the pumpfun token. We already know $kimchi belongs to the Doge ecosystem." ### Post #36 by @ctrlvolk > **Author:** Volk ([@ctrlvolk](https://x.com/ctrlvolk)) > **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 204 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T08:13:13+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ctrlvolk/status/2024034456420688185](https://x.com/ctrlvolk/status/2024034456420688185) > > "My base case for both NEET coin and Pumpfun reaching tens of billions is the fact that LinkedIn was acquired for $26.2 billion. LinkedIn is jobslop Job listings are plunging and unemployment is on the rise Something to think about" ### Post #37 by @brum4na > **Author:** brum4na ([@brum4na](https://x.com/brum4na)) > **Metrics:** 10 likes · 1 retweets · 5 comments · 124 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:39:45+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/brum4na/status/2024252525705142438](https://x.com/brum4na/status/2024252525705142438) > > "< Please drop a coin to save our industry. Only takes 30 seconds > coin launched , buddy watching more than 1 year ago... And forever, I will be waitting for you... @TheRoaringKitty . @Pumpfun @buddywatching @BarkingPuppy8" ### Post #38 by @OmegaXhealth > **Author:** OmegaX Health ([@OmegaXhealth](https://x.com/OmegaXhealth)) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 5 retweets · 4 comments · 89 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T15:07:39+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/OmegaXhealth/status/2024138749559419376](https://x.com/OmegaXhealth/status/2024138749559419376) > > "Live stream on X and @Pumpfun in a few hours" ### Post #39 by @bankster > **Author:** Banks ([@bankster](https://x.com/bankster)) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 62 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T01:39:12+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bankster/status/2023935296815894785](https://x.com/bankster/status/2023935296815894785) > > "I don’t know what’s worse. Having your name on the Epstein list or being a creator for Pumpfun." ### Post #40 by @melxprt > **Author:** Mel ([@melxprt](https://x.com/melxprt)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 57 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:55:35+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/melxprt/status/2024135712673599790](https://x.com/melxprt/status/2024135712673599790) > > "More people made money on the pumpfun one than the forced doge vamp When will they learn!" ### Post #41 by @UziCryptoo > **Author:** Uzi ([@UziCryptoo](https://x.com/UziCryptoo)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 9 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T16:45:58+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/UziCryptoo/status/2024163491322462519](https://x.com/UziCryptoo/status/2024163491322462519) > > "Pumpfun ruined crypto" --- *Generated by Context Pilot Social Intelligence Engine.*