Up until now I have been just buying and patiently waiting for the bull run but in the last week I have seen 2 altcoins I was interested in pump up 40% in less than 24 hours so want to try make some money and give trading a go.
What exactly have you been buying?
Bitcoin or a stable coin?
...as the market is starting to get very volatile so could be good opportunity to make some extra money which would then mean I can invest more into my long term plays.
As the market is starting to get volatile, it is a period to make good profits. But you need to remember that volatility is an two edged sword. It can go green and also go red. Prepare for the worse as you embark in your mission.