The thing is, these articles are mostly written for average Joe sixpack. And if we're going to be perfectly honest, then most people probably should be avoiding any investment in cryptocurrencies.

At least for a few more years when (maybe) market volatility will decrease to a reasonable extent. Unless they have considerable experience with financial markets, the moment price dives, they're going to run for the door and get burned. Most people are too emotionally tied to their money and can't stomach the swings. They'll end up FOMOing in and then as soon as price drops 10%, they'll call the whole thing a scam.