Telegram Pump-and-Dump Network Earned 800 Thousand Dollars

PumpCell Group's Methods

A recent forensic review by Solidus Labs revealed that a group called PumpCell organized synchronized token launches, bot acquisitions for attacks, and meme-focused promotional campaigns to elevate micro-cap tokens to seven-figure valuations within minutes.

800 Thousand Dollars in Profit

The group is estimated to have made approximately $800,000 in profit in October 2025. During this process, they aimed to evade compliance checks by transferring funds via a centralized exchange and an over-the-counter cash broker.

Tracking Challenges and Risks

Solidus points out that features such as automated market maker (AMM) focused markets, bot executions, and cross-chain anonymity make it difficult to detect such frauds. Moreover, it emphasizes that the PumpCell model reflects a broader and more complex pattern of the misuse of digital assets.