The new trend is trading. Especially futures. Even Binance and other big exchanges hosts airdrops Joe to lure people into trading or pacify traders. Bounty and airdrop hunting has long passed it best years and can't be really counted on now. So I think trading is the way.
You're right, trading is still a reliable way to earn in crypto specially if you have a good capital to start with.
Just gain basic knowledge and do some research before trying to be a trader, it can help you to understand everything about trading.
It is risky indeed but there's a good outcome if you did what should be done when you trade.