It's tough to gauge the situation just by looking at the chart; you really need to stay updated with developments. If the projects have channels or communities, consider joining them to stay in the loop about upcoming news. Typically, during or just before an altcoin season, even a bit of positive news can quickly generate hype. So, it’s worth the effort to follow these developments closely. Otherwise, you might find yourself jumping on the wrong altcoin out of FOMO'd.
Why not just go for big alts and await their eventual pump?
The safest option for me would be to do that, IMO.
That is, if there is not need or goal to do otherwise.
That’s not an issue, but the key is to choose the right altcoins. If you look at the altcoin market, there are thousands of projects out there, but only a few are truly legit. Start by picking the right ones and then hold onto them. Letting FOMO drive your decisions will likely lead to mistakes. Don’t rush into buying just because you’re afraid of missing out. But if you haven’t bought yet, now might be the time, because if altcoin season kicks off soon, waiting too long could mean missing a big opportunity.
That's why it was said to buy the biggest ones out there - you won't miss with them and catch FOMO along the road with them.
biggest ones by market cap?