Is there a point in running a Solana volume bot 24/7 for small-cap tokens?

I’m looking at how some trading volume bots work on Pumpfun, and while some of them can bring some interest in (in theory), I’m not sure it’s worth the constant burn.

You’re basically trying to simulate activity to hit certain numbers where you can feel “it was worth it”, but if no one bites, it’s just money spent on fees with no real results, right?

Another thing is if your token’s fundamentals are weak (like zero utility, no socials), the bot just draws in flippers or snipers who dump. And because the Solana network is fast but still not free, transaction fees add up if you’re pinging every few seconds.

I’ve read that some projects do short bursts instead, like 2–3 hours at strategic times, and that seems more effective (and cheaper). For Pumpfun, something like this can work best – https://solana-volume.com/pumpfun. But you still need a VERY careful balance for it, like an on/off cycle or a smart scheduler or something.

So is a 24/7 bot even sustainable? Or are all of the volume bots just burn-and-dump plays?