Is there a way to predict future pumps though? Or is it just pure luck?
There is nothing called "pure luck," but you must be convinced that the market can not be predicted 100%.
The general rule is that the market is affected by supply and demand, which means that anything that changes supply and demand will affect the price.
The news is a way to control the emotions of others and therefore their decisions and then supply and demand.
So tracking news may give you correct predictions.
As well as your experiences.