If I'd choose between the two, I'd pick SAND. The Metaverse holds potential to radically change our society in ways that were never imagined. ApeCoin, on the other hand, is a "shitcoin" that's entirely driven by hype. There's really no substance to it. It's just like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and the rest of the other "meme" coins being traded on the market today. People jump into these coins with the hopes of becoming rick quick. But that's not the way it works.

I'd focus more on solid projects with a proven track record of development and innovation. Remember, it's not about the hype but rather what real use cases a cryptocurrency provides to the world. There are so many coins, yet only a few of them are actually useful. As long as you don't invest more than what you can't afford to lose, there should be nothing to worry about. Just my thoughts