Because of the dumping whales, many of us have been very cautious in buying coins. We are scared that another dump will be incoming. I think caution will give way once the price stabilises for several months - even up to a year.
Many of us haven't been cautious either. Most of us don't listen to nonsense about dumps that aren't going to happen and can see the bigger picture any way. Personally I buy coins every month regardless of coins and I think the price today will be irrelevant to the future potential value of btc.