How can traders tell the difference between true momentum and a temporary pump?

[Cryptochiefprest]

 

RUNE has been trending again as new updates and market activity push it higher. While looking through charts, I noticed MON/USDT showing an unexpected move. It climbed from 0.01 to around 0.03594 before settling near 0.02546. The strong volume behind it suggests traders were paying close attention.

The challenge with moves like this is figuring out if it’s real momentum or just a pump. Temporary pumps usually collapse fast, while real momentum tends to stabilize at new levels. I try to see whether the price holds above old resistance. If it does, that usually signals something real is happening. If it falls back quickly, then the spike may not mean much.

Right now MON/USDT looks interesting but still needs confirmation. Traders who like fast moves may jump in early, but I prefer waiting until the chart becomes clearer.

Would you call this move genuine momentum or just a quick pump?