Altcoins are never short of new stories, but projects that can truly go the distance usually have clear structures, funding focus, and solid logic.
Blindly chasing trends makes it easy to buy at high points and catch at the top; instead of fantasizing about a "dark horse comeback", it is better to focus on those coins that have already shown strength.
Slow gains are not scary; what is scary is holding onto a nearly dead coin, being stuck while missing out on real opportunities.
Making money relies on selecting the best, not on luck.