Introduction
Your token is live. You've invested time and SOL. But it's not trending. It's not even visible.
This is the #1 frustration for Pump.fun creators.
The good news: "not trending" is a diagnosable problem with specific causes and fixes. This guide covers the 8 most common reasons tokens fail to trend—and exactly what to do about each one. Tools like Jumpbit's bot suite can help fix most of these issues.
Reason #1: You're Not Visible (No Bump Activity)
The Problem
Pump.fun's homepage feed prioritizes transaction recency. If your token hasn't had a transaction in the last few minutes, it disappears from the feed.
Symptom: Token exists but doesn't appear when scrolling Pump.fun homepage.
Why It Happens
- No bump bot running
- Bump bot stopped
- Transaction rate too slow (< 50 BPM)
- Relying only on organic transactions
The Fix
Run a bump bot. This is non-negotiable for Pump.fun visibility.
Minimum: 100 BPM (bumps per minute)
Competitive: 200-300 BPM
King of Hill: 400-500 BPM
Jumpbit Bump Bot - Up to 500 BPM to maintain front page visibility.
Priority Level: 🔴 CRITICAL
Fix this first. Nothing else matters if no one can see your token.
Reason #2: Holder Count Too Low
The Problem
Platforms filter low-holder tokens. Traders skip tokens with < 100 holders. Even with visibility, low holder count = low credibility.
Symptom: Token appears briefly but traders don't buy. DexScreener ranks you low despite activity.
Why It Happens
- Just launched (natural)
- No holder bot running
- Airdrop incomplete
- Community not buying
The Fix
Target minimum 200 holders for basic visibility:
| Holders | Result |
|---|---|
| < 50 | Invisible to most filters |
| 50-100 | Barely visible, "too early" perception |
| 100-200 | Minimum acceptable |
| 300-500 | Competitive for trending |
| 800+ | King of the Hill territory |
Jumpbit Holder Bot - Add 500 holders in 1 minute.
Priority Level: 🟠 HIGH
Fix after visibility is established (bump bot running).
Reason #3: Volume Too Low
The Problem
DexScreener weights trading volume heavily (~35-40% of trending score). Low volume = low ranking, regardless of other metrics.
Symptom: Good holder count but not appearing on DexScreener trending.
Why It Happens
- No organic trading interest
- Token price too low for meaningful volume
- No volume bot running
- Community holding, not trading
The Fix
Generate volume activity:
Minimum: $10K 24h volume
Competitive: $50K 24h volume
Trending: $100K+ 24h volume
Options:
- Volume bot for simulated activity
- Trading competitions to encourage activity
- KOL calls to drive organic volume
Priority Level: 🟠 HIGH
Critical for DexScreener trending. Less important for Pump.fun homepage.
Reason #4: Unique Makers Too Low
The Problem
"Unique makers" = distinct wallets trading your token. Platforms flag tokens where few wallets create most volume (wash trading appearance).
Symptom: High volume but not trending. "Suspicious" tags on analytics.
Why It Happens
- Same few wallets trading
- No maker bot
- Community too small
- Only using volume bot (recycles same wallets)
The Fix
Increase unique wallet participation:
Minimum: 50 unique makers
Competitive: 150 unique makers
Strong: 300+ unique makers
Maker bot creates trading activity from unique wallets.
Ratio check: Holders should be 2-5x makers for healthy appearance.
Priority Level: 🟡 MEDIUM
Fix after holders and volume are addressed.
Reason #5: Competition Too Strong
The Problem
You're launching during high competition. Other tokens with bigger budgets, larger communities, or better timing are taking all the trending slots.
Symptom: Decent metrics but still not trending because competitors are stronger.
Why It Happens
- Launching during peak hours (US evenings, weekends)
- Launching during major market events
- Bull market = more competition
- Multiple similar tokens launching same time
The Fix
Option 1: Outcompete
- Increase all bot rates
- Double holder count target
- Coordinate with marketing push
Option 2: Strategic timing
- Launch during off-peak hours (UTC early morning, weekdays)
- Avoid major crypto events
- Wait for competition to settle
Option 3: Differentiate
- Unique narrative or meme
- Community engagement advantage
- Coordinated raid/shill campaigns
Priority Level: 🟡 MEDIUM
Sometimes the answer is "more resources" or "better timing."
Reason #6: Metric Imbalance
The Problem
Your metrics are imbalanced, triggering suspicion:
| Imbalance | Perception |
|---|---|
| High holders, low volume | "Fake holder bot, no real interest" |
| High volume, low holders | "Wash trading, manipulation" |
| High holders, low makers | "Holders don't trade, ghost community" |
| High volume, low makers | "Single whale pumping" |
Symptom: Metrics look good individually but token still isn't trusted/trending.
Why It Happens
- Only running one type of bot
- Organic metrics don't match bot activity
- Poor coordination of visibility stack
The Fix
Maintain healthy ratios:
Healthy metrics for trending:
- Holders : Volume → 500 holders = $25K+ volume
- Holders : Makers → 500 holders = 150+ makers
- Volume : Makers → $50K volume = 100+ makers
Run multiple bots in coordination:
Bump Bot → Visibility
Holder Bot → Credibility
Volume Bot → DexScreener ranking
Maker Bot → Organic appearance
Priority Level: 🟠 HIGH
Imbalanced metrics can actually hurt you more than low metrics.
Reason #7: Bonding Curve Not Progressing
The Problem
Pump.fun tokens exist on a bonding curve until graduation (~$69K market cap). Low curve progress = early stage = higher perceived risk.
Symptom: All metrics decent but token appears "too early" for serious traders.
Why It Happens
- Insufficient buy pressure
- Sells offsetting buys
- Low liquidity interest
- Natural early stage
The Fix
Accelerate bonding curve:
| Curve Progress | Perception |
|---|---|
| < 20% | Very early, highest risk |
| 20-50% | Building momentum |
| 50-80% | Real interest, graduation possible |
| 80-100% | Graduation imminent, FOMO triggers |
Tactics:
- Concentrated buy campaigns
- Community buy events
- Reduce sell pressure (holder incentives)
- KOL calls during curve pushes
Priority Level: 🟡 MEDIUM
More relevant for Pump.fun King of the Hill than DexScreener trending.
Reason #8: Poor Token Fundamentals
The Problem
Even with good metrics, poor token presentation kills conversion:
Symptoms:
- High visibility but no organic buyers
- People view but don't buy
- Negative comments
Why It Happens
| Issue | Problem |
|---|---|
| Bad ticker | Unmemorable, confusing, or taken |
| Poor image | Low quality, not attention-grabbing |
| No description | Looks low effort |
| Generic narrative | Nothing unique |
| Suspicious links | Fake website, copied socials |
The Fix
Token presentation checklist:
| Element | Standard |
|---|---|
| Ticker | Short, memorable, relevant |
| Image | High quality, unique, memeable |
| Description | Clear value prop, not spam |
| Active, real engagement | |
| Telegram | Active community |
| Website | Professional (if claimed) |
Note: Holder bot can't fix bad fundamentals. Fix presentation first.
Priority Level: 🟡 MEDIUM
Often overlooked but critical for conversion.
The Complete Fix Sequence
If your token isn't trending, follow this sequence:
Step 1: Diagnose
□ Is token visible on Pump.fun feed? → If no, fix visibility first
□ Holder count > 100? → If no, run holder bot
□ Volume > $10K? → If no, run volume bot
□ Makers > 50? → If no, run maker bot
□ Metrics balanced? → If no, coordinate bot stack
□ Fundamentals good? → If no, fix presentation
Step 2: Fix in Order
Priority 1 (CRITICAL):
□ Start/increase bump bot (300+ BPM)
□ Verify front page visibility
Priority 2 (HIGH):
□ Run holder bot to 200+ holders
□ Run volume bot for $25K+ volume
□ Check metric balance
Priority 3 (MEDIUM):
□ Add maker bot for 100+ unique traders
□ Optimize timing (competition check)
□ Improve token fundamentals
Priority 4 (ONGOING):
□ Maintain all bots at baseline rates
□ Coordinate marketing pushes
□ Monitor competitor activity
Step 3: Verify
After fixes, check:
- DexScreener trending position improved?
- Pump.fun feed presence maintained?
- Organic buyers appearing?
- Trending score increasing?
Common "Why Not Trending" Scenarios
Scenario A: "I bought 1,000 holders but nothing happened"
Problem: Holders without visibility
Fix: Run bump bot first, then holders have impact
Scenario B: "My bump bot is running but still not trending"
Problem: Holder/volume/maker too low
Fix: Add holder bot (300+ holders) and volume bot simultaneously
Scenario C: "Good metrics but competitors are higher"
Problem: Competition
Fix: Increase all metrics, optimize timing, or differentiate
Scenario D: "Was trending, then dropped"
Problem: Bots stopped or competition increased
Fix: Maintain baseline activity, respond to competition
Key Takeaways
- "Not trending" has specific causes - Diagnose before spending
- Visibility first - Bump bot is prerequisite for everything else
- Holder count is credibility - But useless if no one sees it
- Volume matters for DexScreener - Different algorithm than Pump.fun
- Balance your metrics - Imbalanced looks suspicious
- Competition varies - Same metrics trend sometimes, not others
- Fundamentals matter - Bots amplify, they don't fix bad tokens
Get Your Token Trending
Diagnose your specific issue and apply the fix:
| Issue | Tool |
|---|---|
| Not visible | Bump Bot |
| Low holders | Holder Bot |
| Low volume | Volume Bot |
| Low makers | Maker Bot |
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