never too late. Cryptocurrencies are our future, and so it's nice to understand processes. To invest in BTC maybe not fresh idea, and better to search new interesting project, like ETH on the start will bring more profit. Even though cryptoworld is interesting and perspective if shut eyes on scammers 
For me? Yes its too late for beginners. Why? Just look on our profile. Its hard to rank up as of now because as we all can see theres a merit that you need to earn befor you will ranked up into another stage. But if have really the eagerness to earn and the will to make your choice you can do it. Just do your best.