If there is a local based wallet which is totally legit and widely used in your country then that would be the best option. Whether it is custodial or non custodial, it doesn't matter since you are guaranteed that it was legit. But pick the latter one as much as possible .

Though you missed and opportunity to make a lot of profits, it still not too late for you. You can catch up and hoard bitcoins now. And this time I hope you will no longer doubt. But of course your journey won't be so ideal all the time, prepare for the worst especially that btc's bubble will burst soon (maybe 1st quarter next year, just a maybe tho). However, as long as you keep holding then you are not technically losing, good luck .