Not sure if we will make money in this risky market, as new comers bring in or pump in hard earned money. Old players are like playing in casino exchange coins from what they bought years ago . They do not feel the pinch as well worry about value, or need to do more homework on understanding the ICO for investment purposes.
Newcomers are walking in a thin rope i ffeel. I am not pessimistic but that's just my feeling. Not much of wiggle room to play as profits are far less than marketed.
-> Investments were always risky regardless of ETH or any other coin.People play smart thereby taking big risks.Like you said old players don't need to worry what happens to the market because the risks taken have turned out to be positive.
-> No-one really gives a shit about new comers.You play it smart ,you take the risks you profit.No one is asking to buy ETH,there are lot of other alt-coins which can be purchased in the early phase.