Its too difficult to say in times like this when btc is being sold at lower rate because all other altcoins is going to fall apart. The market is too harsh for someone who just started in crypto and thinks there is a promising coin in the current market. There are promising coins, its just not the right not to buy or you will regret thinking you could have more of it when the coin's price hit at 0.01$
You are right, the situation of BTC prices is very important to choose the right investment. but when prices are cheap like now everyone will think of buying more. but for those who miss to sell, of course panic to see their assets go down very much. in a down condition, then BTC is the best asset for us to have.