Disclaimer: I already own 15 or so different altcoins for long term hold, that wont sell for several years.
Im looking to purchase before the fork, investing maybe $1k, for a short term profit. Hoping the prices rises, I can sell before the dump. If there is the drop in price, these can also be held longer term until profitable.
Thoughts?
Perhaps there is logic in this but risk is also present, in any case, I suggest to wait when in February will tell you the exact dates for the hard fork, then you can convert your altcoins into Ethereum. Be careful, I wish you good luck.