Truth remains that there isn't any certainty to this crypto game. We can only predict the egg that could hatch into a chick but we can't be certain it would. So, to that I say no it isn't late buying cryptos now. If anything, that would be that now is even a nice entry point considering the fact that every halving and post halving years have always produced a bull run in this crypto industry. That is my consolidation for now.
Yes I believe crypto is now similar to a gamble because even with all the signals and indicators pointing in the right direction, your trades can still swing negatively. If you have to buy crypto now, do so with the mind of an investor going for strictly long-term gains.