Punch Coin (PUNCH): What It Is, Price History, Contract Address and How to Buy It on Fomo

Punch coin (ticker PUNCH, written パンチ in Japanese) is a Solana meme coin named after Punch, a baby Japanese macaque who was abandoned at birth and hand-raised at a zoo in Chiba, Japan, with a stuffed orangutan for company. Videos of the monkey went viral in early 2026, the token followed within days, and Fomo itself published a set of guides on buying it. This page collects what is verified about Punch coin, what happened to its price, and the exact steps to buy it on the Fomo Family app.

Punch coin key facts

Figures come from CoinGecko and news coverage on the date shown. Meme coin prices move quickly; check the live chart before acting on any number here.

The story behind Punch the monkey

Punch was born in July 2025 at Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba Prefecture. His mother rejected him, so keepers hand-reared him and gave him a plush orangutan (the "Ora-mama" toy sold by IKEA) to cling to. Clips of the tiny macaque dragging his plush companion around spread across Japanese social media, then globally. Visitor numbers at the zoo rose and the plush toy reportedly sold out.

The meme coin was launched on Solana in February 2026 by an anonymous creator, with the stated idea that a monkey who survived against the odds could be a mascot for surviving a bear market. Tron founder Justin Sun pledged $100,000 to the zoo during the hype, which pushed the token up sharply for a day. Later, two Americans were arrested in Japan after entering Punch's enclosure as a promotional stunt for the coin, which brought another wave of attention and criticism.

Punch coin price history

• February 2026: launch on pump.fun, migration to a Solana DEX, then a run to an all-time high near $0.048 on 22 February as the videos and the Justin Sun donation went viral. Reports describe one trader turning about $8,000 into $3.1 million.
• March to June 2026: a decline of more than 90% from the peak as attention moved on, with short spikes on news such as the enclosure incident.
• September 2026: trading around $0.0004 with a market cap under $500,000, roughly 99% below the high.

Punch coin is a clear example of an attention-driven meme coin: the price tracked news about the monkey, not anything about the token itself. Past spikes are not evidence of future ones.

How to buy Punch coin on the Fomo app

Fomo lists PUNCH as a normal Solana token, so there is no waiting list or special access.

1. Install the Fomo Family app from the official store links or open the web app. See download.
2. Sign up with email, Apple or Google. If you have a referral code, open the referral link before registering to get 10% off eligible fees.
3. Fund the account with Apple Pay (via the Coinbase onramp, where available) or by sending USDC or SOL on Solana. See deposits.
4. Search for "PUNCH" and confirm the contract address matches the one in the table above. Several copycat tokens use the same name.
5. Enter an amount, review the fee and slippage on the confirmation screen, and confirm.
6. To exit, open the token in your portfolio and sell a percentage.

The Fomo fee is quoted per trade; on a small PUNCH buy it can be a noticeable share of the order. See Fomo fees.

Risks specific to Punch coin

• Liquidity is thin. With a market cap under $500,000, a few thousand dollars of buying or selling moves the price. Use small sizes and modest slippage.
• Copycats. Tokens called Punch, PUNCH or Punch the Monkey exist on Solana and other chains. Only the contract address identifies the real one.
• No connection to the zoo. The token has no relationship with Ichikawa City Zoo, which has not endorsed it. Donations made by third parties do not accrue to holders.
• Attention decay. The monkey will grow up. Meme coins tied to a single viral moment usually fade as the moment does.

Frequently asked questions

What is Punch coin?

A Solana meme coin launched in February 2026, named after Punch, a hand-raised baby macaque at a Japanese zoo whose videos went viral.

What is the Punch coin contract address?

NV2RYH954cTJ3ckFUpvfqaQXU4ARqqDH3562nFSpump on Solana. Verify it inside the app before buying.

Can I buy Punch coin with Apple Pay?

Yes, on the Fomo app, in regions where the Coinbase onramp supports Apple Pay. Otherwise deposit crypto and trade.

Is Punch coin legit?

The token is a real, tradable Solana token; it is not a scam contract as far as public data shows. It is also a highly speculative meme coin that has fallen about 99% from its high. Legit does not mean safe.

What was Punch coin's highest price?

About $0.0485 on 22 February 2026, according to CoinGecko.

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