Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps has linked controversial meme coin insider Hayden Davis to one of the largest private allocations of Pump.fun’s PUMP token.
The firm found that a wallet attributed to Davis invested $50 million USDC in the private sale and received 12.5 billion PUMP tokens at launch. Those tokens were worth about $73 million at the time.
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However, the wallet quickly moved roughly 80% of the tokens to centralized exchanges within days of the launch.
The remaining tokens were gradually sold over time. Bubblemaps estimates Davis made about $15 million in profit from the trade.
This discovery reveals that Davis was not just a trader in the Pump.fun ecosystem but one of its largest early institutional investors.
His allocation made him the second-largest private buyer of the PUMP token. Private sale investors typically receive discounted prices, giving them an advantage over public buyers.
As a result, Davis likely secured profits early, while retail investors faced volatility later. The PUMP token initially surged after its July 2025 ICO but has since fallen about 75% from its peak. This pattern reflects the broader meme coin cycle, where insiders often exit early.
Meanwhile, Davis already has a controversial reputation in the crypto industry. He serves as CEO of Kelsier Ventures, a crypto firm tied to multiple meme coin launches and scandals.
He became widely known for his role in the LIBRA token, which surged above $4 billion in market value after promotion by Argentine President Javier Milei but collapsed within hours.
Authorities later froze wallets and assets linked to Davis during fraud investigations. Argentine prosecutors even sought an Interpol Red Notice, citing concerns that he could flee.
Furthermore, Davis admitted he helped launch several celebrity-linked tokens, including MELANIA and others connected to political branding.
Blockchain investigators have linked his wallets to repeated patterns of early insider allocations and rapid sell-offs after launch hype.
Now, the Bubblemaps findings suggest Davis also operated as a major insider investor in Pump.fun itself. This expands his role from meme coin creator to launchpad-level whale.
Ultimately, the case highlights ongoing concerns about insider access and profit extraction in crypto token launches.
Regulators and investors continue to scrutinize how private allocations shape market outcomes long after the initial hype fades.
