PADRE token dumps after Pump.fun acquires trading terminal
The Padre token slumped more than 76% as its price fell from above $0.076 to $0.011, with this coming after memecoin launchpad Pump.fun announced it had acquired the multichain trading terminal.
- The Padre token plummeted more than 76% to $0.011.
- PADRE price fell after Pump.fun announced it acquired the trading terminal.
- According to an announcement, one of the changes to the Padre ecosystem is the removal of utility for the native token.
The sharp decline came amid the acquisition, and related to details to the effect that Pump.fun’s takeover will see the discontinuation of the PADRE token.
A panicked community looked to exit, and the market showed with the token cratering more than 76% from highs of $0.076 to lows of $0.011 at the time of writing.
Why Pump.fun acquired Padre
Pump.fun ( PUMP ) disclosed the acquisition on October 24, 2025, noting via X that Padre allows the Solana-based memecoin launchpad to expand its traction with one of the industry’s leading trading terminals.
The platform offers users a high-speed trading experience, and professional traders can tap into its solution across Solana, BNB Chain, Base, and Ethereum. Padre is set to unlock an advanced trading experience for users, the Pump.fun team said.
But while Padre will continue to function as usual, including providing access to trading on every launchpad and decentralized exchange across the supported chains, there’s one notable change.
And that’s what likely spooked token holders.
Pump.fun said the PADRE token “will no longer have utility on the platform.”
Furthermore, it indicated that there are “no further plans for the future.” No utility means worthless, and holders could be left hanging dry.
The community has not taken this move lightly, many condemning it on X as they drew comparisons with what would happen if a public company acquires another.
According to one crypto enthusiast , Pump.fun should have acquired the PADRE tokens or converted to the equivalent dollar value in PUMP tokens.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
You may also like
"IBM's Blockchain Platform Connects Cutting-Edge Solutions with Regulatory Standards for Digital Assets"
- IBM launches blockchain platform Digital Asset Haven with Dfns to help institutions manage tokenized assets across 40+ blockchains. - Platform integrates compliance tools like AML checks and IBM's MPC/HSM security to address regulatory demands for digital asset custody. - SaaS version available Q4 2025 with on-premises deployment by mid-2026, competing with Oracle and Microsoft in enterprise blockchain services. - Initiative aligns with rising institutional demand for digital assets, supported by IBM's $

Musk's Grokipedia: Is It Possible for AI to Deliver Unbiased Truth Without Human Editors?
- Elon Musk's xAI launched Grokipedia, an AI-driven encyclopedia challenging Wikipedia's dominance with 885,279 AI-generated articles. - The platform faces criticism for conservative-leaning entries on political figures and omissions of controversial details compared to Wikipedia. - Critics warn AI-generated content risks ideological bias and misinformation, while Wikipedia emphasizes human collaboration as irreplaceable. - Grokipedia's restricted user edits and opaque curation raise accountability concern

Bitcoin Latest Updates: James Wynn's 40x Short Challenges Bitcoin's Upward Trend
- James Wynn opened a 40x leveraged short on Bitcoin via Hyperliquid, betting against its $115,000 surge driven by Fed rate cut expectations. - Despite a 33.33% win rate and $22M in losses, sources claim he recently earned $250M via undisclosed strategies, fueling debate over skill vs. luck. - A 40x short by "0xdDc" faced $4M losses after a Trump-related event, highlighting risks of leveraged positions in volatile crypto markets. - An anonymous $208M Hyperliquid short during U.S. tariff announcements exace

Bitcoin Updates: Bitcoin Matches Equities in Investment Portfolios as $30B Inflows Indicate Institutional Transition
- Crypto market consolidates amid cautious trading ahead of macroeconomic events, with Matrixport noting "mostly sideways" conditions despite sustained institutional inflows. - Bitcoin rebounds to $126,000 after $3.55B ETF inflows in October 2025, driven by BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust and growing corporate BTC holdings. - Market volatility spikes from Trump's China tariff threat ($19.35B liquidations) but stabilizes near $111,000 support, with Fed's October 29 rate cut (96.7% expected) seen as potent

