Telegram Pump-and-Dump Network Earned 800 Thousand Dollars

PumpCell Network's Methods

A new forensic investigation by Solidus Labs revealed that the group known as PumpCell organized synchronized token launches, attack bot acquisitions, and meme-focused promotional campaigns to elevate micro-scale tokens to seven-figure valuations within minutes.

800 Thousand Dollar Profit

The group is estimated to have gained approximately $800,000 in profits in October 2025. During this trading process, they aimed to evade compliance checks by transferring funds through centralized exchanges and an over-the-counter cash broker.

Tracking Challenges and Risks

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