Meme coin launchpad Pump.fun has announced the acquisition of trading terminal Vyper, a move aimed at expanding its cross-chain trading capabilities and strengthening support for EVM-compatible networks, including Base.
The deal was confirmed on February 5, 2026, though financial terms were not disclosed. As part of the acquisition, Vyper’s team and underlying technology will be integrated into Pump.fun’s Terminal, while the standalone Vyper product will be phased out.
Pump.fun, which originated on Solana, has grown rapidly since its launch in early 2024. The platform allows users to create and trade tokens with minimal technical knowledge and has been a major driver of meme coin activity on the Solana network. More recently, the company has been working to expand beyond token launches into broader trading and infrastructure services.
Under the integration plan, Vyper’s infrastructure will be folded into Pump.fun’s Terminal, a multi-chain trading platform designed for fast execution and wide market coverage. The Terminal was developed following Pump.fun’s earlier acquisition of another trading product, Padre, and represents a key pillar in the company’s push toward becoming a full-service trading hub.
In a statement announcing the move, the Terminal team emphasized that EVM support is a core priority, noting that Vyper’s technology and talent are expected to significantly improve trading performance across EVM networks, including Base.
Pump.fun co-founder Alon Cohen also commented publicly on the acquisition, describing it as part of a broader expansion strategy despite challenging market conditions. He highlighted the company’s focus on rapidly scaling its team and building highly efficient, cross-chain trading infrastructure.
For Pump.fun, the acquisition strengthens its Terminal offering and accelerates its expansion into EVM ecosystems, which are critical for accessing deeper liquidity and improving execution quality across chains. For Vyper, integration into a larger platform provides a clearer path for continued development than operating as a standalone product.
The deal underscores Pump.fun’s evolution from a meme coin launchpad into a broader trading and infrastructure platform within the crypto ecosystem.
