JUMPBIT

Posted on Jan 23

How to Increase Holders on Pump.fun: 7 Proven Strategies for Solana Token Creators (2026)

#solana #pumpfun #cryptocurrency #tokenmarketing

Introduction

Your Pump.fun token launched. The bonding curve is live. But you're stuck at 23 holders while competitors show 500+.

The brutal truth: Tokens with low holder counts get filtered out by traders, ranked lower by DexScreener, and buried in Pump.fun's feed. You're essentially invisible.

The good news? Holder count is one of the few metrics you can directly influence. In this guide, I'll show you 7 proven strategies to increase your holder count—from organic community building to automated holder bots.

Why Holder Count Matters (Quick Recap)

Before diving into strategies, understand why holders matter:

Holder Count	What Happens
< 50	Invisible to most traders, filtered out
50-100	Still considered "too early" by cautious buyers
100-200	Minimum visibility threshold - traders start noticing
300-500	Competitive for Pump.fun trending
500-1000	Attracts larger buyers, institutional interest
1000+	King of the Hill territory, exchange listing potential

Key insight: The jump from 50 to 200 holders has more ranking impact than 1000 to 1200. Focus on breaking thresholds first.

Strategy 1: Holder Bot (Fastest Method)

Time to 500 holders: 1-2 minutes
Cost: ~3.5 SOL (at 0.007 SOL/holder)
Best for: Rapid scaling, competitive launches

A holder bot automates token purchases from unique wallet addresses. Each purchase = one new on-chain holder. Services like Jumpbit's holder bot can generate up to 500 holders per minute.

How It Works:

1. Bot generates fresh Solana wallet
2. Funds wallet with SOL
3. Buys your token (wallet now holds tokens)
4. Repeat with new wallets at configured rate

Holder Bot Comparison (2026):

Platform	Max Speed	Cost/Holder	Dashboard	No-Code
Jumpbit	500 HPM	~0.007 SOL	✅ Live	✅ Yes
Smithii	50-100 HPM	~0.01 SOL	Limited	✅ Yes
VoluDex	100-200 HPM	~0.015 SOL	Basic	✅ Yes
GitHub Scripts	Variable	~0.006 SOL	❌ No	❌ No

When to Use Holder Bot:

✅ Do use when:

You need to hit trending thresholds fast
Already visible on Pump.fun (bump bot running)
Competing for King of the Hill
Pre-marketing push (need credibility before promotion)

❌ Don't use when:

Token isn't visible yet (waste of SOL)
As a substitute for real community
After bonding curve graduation (different tool needed)

Pro Tip: Timing Sequence

Phase 1: [Bump Bot](https://jumpbit.io/en/solana/pumpfun-tools/pumpfun-bump-bot) → Get on front page
Phase 2: Holder Bot → Build credibility while visible
Phase 3: [Volume Bot](https://jumpbit.io/en/solana/pumpfun-tools/pumpfun-volume-bot) → Climb DexScreener

Running holder bot on an invisible token is like building a stadium no one can find. Get visible first. Jumpbit offers both bump bot and holder bot in one dashboard for proper sequencing.

Strategy 2: Airdrop Campaigns

Time to 500 holders: 2-7 days
Cost: Tokens + marketing effort
Best for: Community building, organic growth

Airdrops exchange tokens for social actions, creating holders with engagement potential.

Effective Airdrop Structure:

Entry Requirements:
- Follow Twitter/X account
- Join Telegram/Discord
- Retweet launch announcement
- Tag 2 friends

Reward: 0.5-1% of supply split among participants

Airdrop Platforms for Solana:

Galxe - Quest-based campaigns with verification
Layer3 - Gamified tasks with leaderboards
Zealy - Community engagement quests
Custom Telegram bots - Direct distribution control

Airdrop ROI Reality Check:

Metric	Typical Result
Participants	500-5,000
Actual claimers	40-60%
Long-term holders	10-20%
Cost per holder	Variable (token dilution)

Warning: Airdrop farmers often dump immediately. Time your airdrop after initial price stabilization, not at launch.

Strategy 3: Influencer/KOL Distribution

Time to 500 holders: 1-3 days
Cost: $500-$5,000+ (or token allocation)
Best for: Rapid community growth, credibility boost

Partner with Crypto Twitter influencers to distribute tokens to their followers.

How to Structure KOL Deals:

Giveaway posts - Influencer gives away tokens to commenters
Holder snapshot - Tokens to existing holders of influencer's token
Call group distribution - Direct allocation to private groups

KOL Pricing (Solana Memecoin Space):

Follower Count	Typical Cost	Expected Holders Added
5K-20K	$200-500	50-200
20K-50K	$500-1,500	200-500
50K-100K	$1,500-3,000	500-1,000
100K+	$3,000-10,000	1,000-3,000

Quality Check for KOLs:

Check engagement rate (likes/comments vs followers)
Review past promotions (did tokens pump or dump?)
Verify followers are real (use Twitter audit tools)
Request holder metrics from previous campaigns

Strategy 4: Community Building (Telegram/Discord)

Time to 500 holders: 2-4 weeks
Cost: Time + community management
Best for: Long-term sustainability, loyal holder base

Organic community = organic holders. This is the slowest but most sustainable method.

Community Growth Tactics:

Telegram:

Active admin presence (respond within 5 minutes)
Daily AMAs or updates
Exclusive alpha for holders
Raid coordination for Twitter visibility

Discord:

Role-based access (holder verification)
Trading channels with market updates
Meme contests with token prizes
Collab channels with other projects

Community → Holder Conversion:

1. Engage in Telegram → Build trust
2. Share buy tutorials → Remove friction
3. Announce milestones → Create FOMO
4. Holder-only perks → Incentivize buying

Realistic Timeline:

Week	Expected Members	Expected Holders
1	100-300	20-50
2	300-800	50-150
3	800-1,500	150-400
4	1,500-3,000	400-800

Strategy 5: Token Multisender (Bulk Distribution)

Time to 500 holders: Minutes
Cost: Tokens + gas fees (~0.00001 SOL/transfer)
Best for: Existing wallet lists, post-snapshot distribution

Use multisender tools to distribute tokens to hundreds of wallets simultaneously.

When Multisender Makes Sense:

You have a list of wallet addresses (community members, partners)
Post-airdrop distribution after collecting addresses
Rewarding existing holders of another token
Pre-launch seeding to create initial holder base

Multisender Tools for Solana:

Tool	Max Wallets/Batch	Cost
Smithii Multisender	1,000	~0.1 SOL base + gas
Sol-Tools	500	~0.05 SOL base + gas
Custom Script	Unlimited	Gas only

Warning About Multisender:

Sending tokens to random wallets doesn't create "real" holders—those wallets likely won't interact with your token. Use multisender only for targeted distribution to known addresses.

Strategy 6: Trading Incentives & Holder Rewards

Time to 500 holders: 1-2 weeks
Cost: Token allocation for rewards
Best for: Converting traders into holders

Create incentives that reward holding over trading.

Holder Reward Structures:

Snapshot Rewards:

Weekly snapshot of holders
Top 100 holders receive bonus tokens
Minimum hold: 0.1% of supply for 7 days

Trading Competitions:

Highest buyer volume in 24h wins
Must hold tokens at snapshot time
Rewards in project tokens or SOL

Referral Programs:

Share referral link
When referee buys, both get bonus tokens
Creates viral holder growth

Gamification Ideas:

NFT badges for holder milestones (100 holders = Bronze, 500 = Silver, 1000 = Gold)
Leaderboard for largest holders
Exclusive access (private chat, alpha calls) for top 50 holders

Strategy 7: Cross-Promotion & Collabs

Time to 500 holders: 1-2 weeks
Cost: Token swap or mutual promotion
Best for: Tapping into existing communities

Partner with complementary projects to share holder bases.

Collab Types:

Token Swaps - Exchange tokens with another project, both distribute to holders
Joint Airdrops - Combined giveaway requiring holding both tokens
Shared AMAs - Cross-community exposure
Raid Partnerships - Coordinated Twitter engagement

Finding Collab Partners:

Similar market cap range (don't punch too far above)
Complementary narratives (AI token + AI infrastructure)
Active communities (check Telegram engagement)
No direct competition

Collab ROI:

Collab Type	Effort	Expected New Holders
Token Swap	Medium	50-200
Joint Airdrop	High	200-500
Shared AMA	Low	20-100
Raid Partnership	Low	10-50 per raid

The Combined Strategy: Maximum Holder Growth

For fastest results, combine strategies in sequence:

Week 1: Foundation

Day 1-2: Launch with Bump Bot (visibility)
Day 2-3: Run Holder Bot to 300 holders (credibility)
Day 3-7: Start Telegram community, daily engagement

Week 2: Amplification

Day 8-10: Partner with 1-2 micro-influencers
Day 10-12: Launch airdrop campaign
Day 12-14: First holder snapshot reward

Week 3: Scaling

Day 15-17: Collab with similar-sized project
Day 17-19: Holder bot push to 1000 (competition mode)
Day 19-21: KOL partnership announcement

Budget Allocation (10 SOL Example):

Strategy	Allocation	Expected Holders
Holder Bot (500 holders)	3.5 SOL	500
Bump Bot (visibility)	2 SOL	Indirect
Micro-influencer	2 SOL (~$300)	100-200
Airdrop prizes	1 SOL	200-400
Community rewards	1 SOL	100-200
Total	10 SOL	900-1,300

Measuring Holder Growth Success

Key Metrics to Track:

Metric	Tool	Target
Holder count	Solscan, Birdeye	Threshold milestones
Holder growth rate	Daily tracking	10-50/day organic
Top 10 concentration	Birdeye	< 50%
Holder retention	Weekly comparison	> 80%