PNUT is named after Peanut, a pet squirrel with a large social media following in New York. When state officials seized and euthanised Peanut in late October 2024, the story went viral far beyond crypto. A Pump.fun token appeared the next day and became one of the fastest-growing memecoins of that cycle, driven by the outrage and attention around the news.
Below: the story behind Peanut the Squirrel, the verified PNUT contract, what makes it different, where it can go wrong, and a step-by-step way to buy PNUT on Axiom Trade. Current PNUT market data sits in the box above.
What is Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT)?
The PNUT pool opened on 31 October 2024. Within two weeks the token had listings on the largest exchanges and hit its all-time high of $2.44 on 13 November 2024. It is a textbook example of a news-driven memecoin: an event outside crypto creates attention, a token captures it, and exchange listings amplify it.
Why PNUT is on our radar
When we compiled this list on 22 September 2026, PNUT had moved +27% over seven days and +9% over thirty. PNUT had a solid weekly gain at selection time and remains a liquid, widely listed Solana meme.
Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) timeline and key facts
| First DEX pool | 2024-10-31 (about 23 months before this list was compiled) |
| PNUT all-time high | 2024-11-13 (see the box above for the level) |
| PNUT supply circulating | about 100% of 999.84 million tokens |
| Main PNUT pool | Raydium on Solana |
| Selected for this series | 22 September 2026 (+27% over 7 days) |
What sets PNUT apart
- Mainstream story. The Peanut story reached people who have never used crypto.
- Broad listings. Available on most major exchanges, not just Solana DEXs.
- Fully circulating. Around 1 billion tokens, no unlocks.
PNUT-specific risks
- Event-driven coin. Attention from a single news event fades; there is no ongoing story to renew it.
- Deep drawdown. PNUT trades far below its November 2024 peak.
- Copycats. Other squirrel tokens exist. Use the contract above.
Safety checklist before you buy PNUT
- Contract match. The address on the token page must match the one in the box above, character for character.
- Liquidity. Thin pools mean your own order moves the price. Compare your size to the liquidity figure.
- Holder concentration. A handful of wallets holding a large share can decide when the price falls.
- Your exit. Decide your stop-loss before the buy, not after.
Where and how to buy PNUT
PNUT trades on Solana DEXs, and Axiom routes your order to the deepest pool automatically. The process:
- Register at axiom.trade using code trading20 (20% off trading fees, applied only at sign-up).
- Deposit SOL into the wallet Axiom creates for you.
- Search for the exact contract address
2qEHjDLDLbuBgRYvsxhc5D6uDWAivNFZGan56P1tpumprather than the ticker. - Confirm the token details, choose a preset size and buy. MEV protection keeps bots from sandwiching the order.
- Set exits immediately; Axiom's server-side take-profit and stop-loss keep working when you log off.
You can also compare Axiom with other terminals in our BullX alternative guide, or read about the Axiom Pulse feed Axiom pulse feed.
PNUT price outlook
We do not publish PNUT price targets, because no one has a reliable way to produce them for a memecoin. What we track instead:
- Relative strength. Is PNUT outperforming or lagging other Solana memes this week?
- Liquidity and volume. Healthy Peanut the Squirrel volume with stable liquidity is a better sign than a price spike on thin volume.
- Catalysts. Listings, viral moments and broader Solana sentiment have driven PNUT's biggest moves.
The live box at the top updates daily with price, volume, liquidity and the all-time high.
PNUT FAQ
Is PNUT connected to Peanut's owner?
The token was created by an anonymous deployer on Pump.fun. Treat any claim of official involvement with caution.
Why did PNUT pump so fast in 2024?
A viral news story plus rapid listings on major exchanges within days of launch.
What is the PNUT contract address?
The Solana contract (mint) address for Peanut the Squirrel is 2qEHjDLDLbuBgRYvsxhc5D6uDWAivNFZGan56P1tpump. Always verify it before buying.
Where can I buy PNUT?
On Solana DEXs through a terminal such as Axiom, which routes to the deepest PNUT pool. Many large coins are also on centralised exchanges.
Crypto assets are highly volatile and memecoins can lose most or all of their value quickly. This page is information, not financial advice.