Overview

• At least four Charlie Kirk–themed coins launched within hours, with the largest briefly reaching a $36 million market cap and combined profits for creators and top traders topping $2 million, according to Decrypt’s review of Pump.fun and DEX Screener data.
• Pump.fun data show token deployers collected more than $563,000 in creator rewards in under a day, while the top five traders across the coins realized over $1.6 million in gains.
• Early tokens saw extreme swings: RIPCharlieKirk on Solana’s pump.fun jumped more than 53,000% to about a $5 million market cap in roughly 45 minutes, and JusticeforCharlie climbed over 32,000% past $7 million before pulling back.
• PumpSwap, where Pump.fun tokens trade, recorded roughly $533 million in daily volume, a three‑month high, though platform metrics did not show a notable rise in tokens launched or revenue.
• Crypto Rug Muncher and GMGN warned of likely scams, flagging insider cash‑outs and more than 700 new wallets suggestive of bundling tactics, as social media users condemned profiteering and President Donald Trump called Kirk’s death a dark moment for America.