Where memecoins come from
Most new Solana memecoins launch on a bonding curve (pump.fun is the biggest). If enough people buy, the coin “graduates” to a regular DEX pool like PumpSwap or Raydium, where it trades against SOL.
Before you buy: five checks
- Liquidity — how much SOL is in the pool. Thin pools = bad exits.
- Holders — is supply concentrated in a few wallets?
- Dev wallet — has the creator been selling?
- Volume and age — real interest or a single spike?
- Your exit — where you take profit and where you’re wrong.
Placing the trade
Decide size from your risk (see position sizing), check price impact, buy, and set your take-profit levels before the coin moves.
Practice with real pricing
The Memecoin Funded terminal runs on live Solana prices and pool liquidity. When you’re consistent, a funded account lets you size up without risking your own wallet.
Questions people ask
Where do Solana memecoins trade?
New coins usually start on a bonding curve like pump.fun, then trade on DEX pools such as PumpSwap or Raydium.
How much do I need to start?
Your own wallet: whatever you can afford to lose. A funded account: a challenge fee from $50/month.