How to not get screwed this bull run ??

FOMO got to me and I bought in... I did some some minor research and ended up getting some HBAR and XLM while they were pumping. Luckily, they continued to pump but I realized what I did was risky. Being new to this, something with utility seemed like a better choice than a meme coin(doge might prove me wrong), but I'm realizing now that I may have fucked up. I have no idea what I am doing and I'm trying my best to research and learn as much as possible but it honestly feels like it's psychology more than technical analysis(which I barely understand). I want to successfully take profits but I understand I could very well just end up holding until oblivion. For those who were here last bull run, are there any signs/trends I should be eyeing, or is it pure luck? From my understanding the bull run is just beginning, with alt season right around the corner, but I could also be ill informed. I see many talk about their first bull run and how they missed out on profits by telling themselves it was "just another dip". The realization is setting in that could very well be me...