PUMP Hits Ceiling, But Key Investors Quietly Load Up for the Next Leg

PUMP has entered a sideways trading pattern after hitting an all-time high of $0.0090 on Sunday.

Interestingly, key investors have taken advantage of the slowdown, quietly increasing their holdings in anticipation of another potential leg up.

Sideways Trading, Silent Accumulation

On-chain data from Santiment shows that large holders with between 1 million and 10 million PUMP tokens have significantly ramped up their accumulation over the past few days. Since the altcoin began its sideways trend, this cohort of PUMP investors has increased its holdings by 2%.  

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PUMP Supply Distribution. Source: Santiment

This behavior indicates growing confidence among whales in the market, which could draw retail traders back into it. If this trend continues, it could set the stage for a price rebound in the near term.

Moreover, readings from PUMP’s Smart Money Index (SMI) confirm this bullish outlook. At press time, this is at 1.007, rising steadily through the token’s muted price performance.

PUMP SMI. Source: TradingView

Smart money refers to capital managed by institutional investors or experienced traders with a stronger grasp of market trends and timing. The SMI tracks their behavior by comparing selling pressure in the morning when retail dominates versus buying activity in the afternoon when larger players are more active. 

A rising SMI signals that these investors are accumulating an asset ahead of potential price moves. In PUMP’s case, the recent uptick suggests seasoned investors are steadily increasing their holdings, possibly in anticipation of a rebound.

Can PUMP Overcome Its $0.0090 Barrier?

A sustained demand for PUMP by these key investors could cause it to retest the barrier formed by its all-time high at $0.0090. A breach of this resistance could open the door to new price peaks.

PUMP Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

However, PUMP could extend its sideways trend if sell-side momentum gains pressure. If demand falters, it may even fall toward $0.0075.