If you don't believe in this new technology, and just want to earn quick money, I think you will probably not achieve what you want.
All I want to say is be patient, live your life, and don't get too emotional by all the negative news/FUD. Yes, crypto might be ended in a really bad way and you lose most/all your money. But if you truly believe in the new technology, just invest the projects you like the most and hold until it gets mature and returns.
Yes, you are right. First time when i know cryptocurrency i think this thing is gonna Made me rich in a short period of time, then i realize by many mistakes i have made while daily trading and fomo stuff, i learned that cryptocurrency need patience and long time process while the investor supporting the project.