it is clear that the priority is on btc, because it has a reputation that cannot be doubted because everyone also hopes to be able to invest in it, unfortunately the price is quite high and requires large funds. I think what you said is very good and or don't hesitate to be able to also analyze it first at CMC, of course the choice is still in the top ranking so far there. In my opinion, if you can also choose BNB, it makes a lot of sense to hold on, because right now it is being corrected, but it is likely to make another surprise, like in 2021, it could happen in 2025.
Newbies have no alternative than to choose the trending projects in the market, that's the only way they could easily bagged profits from the market. However not all trending projects do exercised solid results, some are just there to liquidate our accounts. Bitcoin had made alot of pumps and dumps in the past, but in the coming years, it's predicted to hits $100k, it will definitely hit the moon. Although im not fully in support of the project, all I know is to follow the footsteps of these pro traders. The priority have always been bitcoin from the very start, its prominent and its trading volume is very high.
Along the way the understanding will prosper and with choosing between Bitcoin and other alternative projects, you will learn some factors and will guide you to choose which project will give you decent benefits, it's more on how you invest with your time to learn before jumping into any investment, it's important to grow your knowledge and learn how the market works to anticipate the next possible movements, with that capabilities, you will be able to justify on why you select the coin either a newly created one or the old projects that you think will continue to gain more developments and improvements especially with the value to offer.