Ben Walther

There’s a growing narrative that altseason is dead—that the market is too diluted with meme coins and low-quality projects for alts to ever rally again.
That take? Completely wrong imho.
Sure, there are millions of new tokens floating around, especially within the Solana meme bubble, but that doesn’t mean real altcoins won’t have their time to shine.
The “Altseason is Dead” Argument is Flawed
A lot of people assume that because we now have thousands of random coins launching daily, the market is too diluted for altcoins to pump like they did in previous cycles.
But let’s break this down:
Most of these new tokens are memes with zero fundamentals. Most of them pump and die within hours.The dilution people fear is mostly within meme coin sectors—it does not (or only gradually) impact the broader altcoin market.The real altcoin sectors (AI, RWA, DePIN, DeFi, DeFAI, gaming, etc.) still have the potential to thrive. These are the projects that actually matter.
Altseason Will Happen—But It Won’t Be the Same
Here’s the difference: this cycle’s altseason won’t be about random low-quality tokens pumping indiscriminately.
Instead, we’ll see a selective rotation into high-quality narratives—AI, RWA, DeFi, DeFAI, gaming, DePIN, and the other sectors that have been building solid products for years.
Once ETH starts running and fresh liquidity enters the market, do you really think smart money will ignore legitimate projects and just blindly ape into memes?
That’s not how cycles work.
The Meme Bubble Already Popped
Let’s be real: the random meme pump-fun bubble already happened. And for the most part, it’s done.
Meanwhile, serious projects are just getting started.
This cycle’s altseason will reward actual value rather than just hype and speculation.
Don’t Fall for the “Dilution” Myth
The idea that “there are too many coins, so nothing will pump” is a smokescreen. Yes, there’s a lot of trash in the market—but there are also gems. Pick quality projects with real use cases, and you’ll be rewarded.
Altseason isn’t dead. It’s just going to be more selective, smarter, and driven by real narratives rather than pure gambling.

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When I kicked off my 1.5K to 100K challenge, my plan was simple: copy smart money wallet trades document the journey, and post updates daily.
Unfortunately, I got hit with a sickness that threw everything off. I couldn’t execute or post as planned—but I still worked on the challenge as much as possible.
The First Days Didn’t Go as Planned 📉
I started by tracking and copying 4-5 highly profitable wallets, believing that mirroring successful traders would yield similar results.
Reality check after 5 days
It was nearly impossible to execute consistently.
Doing it manually was chaotic—by the time I saw a trade, checked liquidity, and executed, I was often late. Plus, time zones were a huge problem too.On top of that, even profitable wallets have losing streaks.
After 4 days, I was down ~40%. Clearly, this approach wasn’t sustainable.
Rethinking the Strategy
I took a step back and started analyzing what was going wrong.
It became clear that manually copy-trading was inefficient—not only because of execution speed but also because a significant number of trades went sideways. I needed a better system.
The obvious solution? A bot. Especially since I have been developing bots earlier.
Building a Bot from Scratch
After researching existing solutions, I quickly realized that none of them fit my needs. Most bots were either too basic, too slow, or lacked key filtering/customization mechanisms.
At the same time, I started brainstorming new trading approaches beyond just copy-trading wallets.
So, while being stuck in bed, I did what any obsessed crypto freak with coding knowledge would do: I started building my own bot.
For the past three weeks, I’ve been focused on:
✔️ Designing a system that can track, filter, and execute trades in real time.
✔️ Developing custom filters to avoid bad trades.
✔️ Testing different trading strategies beyond just copying wallets.
What’s Next?
I’m currently in the testing phase, fine-tuning execution speed, risk management, and overall performance.
In fact, I already ran into and fixed tons of bugs I’ve never thought about (especially in terms of on-chain execution).
In my next post, I’ll share more details about how the bot works and its features.
Disclaimer
To be clear: This post is NOT about selling or advertising the bot or offering any services around it. I’m not making it public, nor will I charge for access.
This is simply a raw insight into my journey—what worked, what didn’t, and how I adapted along the way.
Let’s see where this new approach takes me. 🚀

Over the past few years, I’ve transitioned from an active trader during the last bull run to a more long-term or mid-term investor. These days, my strategy falls into three main areas:
Bear Market Buys: I’ve been holding larger tokens that I bought near the bottom of the bear market, waiting for them to hit specific price targets.Spotting Early Trends: I actively track and engage in emerging narratives like (lately) AI agents or DeFAI and invest in promising projects early. I usually hold these for months—or longer—depending on how the market, project, and narrative evolve.Occasional Trades: I'll dive into short-term trades when I see bullet-proof setups on the daily chart.
But lately, I’ve been intrigued.
I've seen some posts from people attempting the “1k to 100k” challenge, primarily via Solana memes or newly launched tokens. While many of these posts are just about attention-farming (or worse, trying to scam you), something is compelling about the idea.
So, I thought, why not give it a try?
I’ll admit: I’m not a meme token expert. I’ve always leaned toward projects with utility and real-world use cases. But I’m always up for a challenge, so I’ve spent time educating myself, analyzing approaches, and crafting a plan that suits me.
Here’s the framework I’m starting with:
The Rules
Copy-Trading the Best: I identified the most profitable wallets and will mirror their trades. This is an ongoing process, and I might add/remove wallets I copy.Strict Filters: I won’t touch tokens younger than 12 hours or those lacking social channels or transparency.No Stop Loss: It’s all or nothing—either it pumps or goes to zero.Profit Targets: I will take 50% when the token reaches 10x and another 30% when it reaches 20x. The rest will be based on gut feeling. If a token already has a bigger market cap, I will go for 5x and 10x.Success Rate: Aiming for at least 30%.Investment Amount: Depending on the token's potential, I’ll allocate 5%-20% of my portfolio per trade.
I don’t know if it will work, but that’s part of the excitement. I might end up having lost the funds after a few days. But hey, it's a challenge, right?
My framework isn’t set in stone, and I’ll adapt as I learn and progress.
Tracking Progress
I’ll post my portfolio daily, including profits, losses, and lessons learned. Whether it ends with success—or with $0—it will be an exciting ride.
Let’s go! 🚀
PS: You may ask why 1.5k and not 1k — simple answer: It was the value of SOL tokens I found in a wallet I haven't used for ages 😂 So, I thought this is the perfect money to gamble with.