This is a Bitcoin forum.

Your topic says you asked about crypto market but your topic content is about stock market, what is the confusing question from you?

You should buy Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies (altcoins) directly and avoid to buy stocks of any company which invest on behalf of their customers.

Vital things you must know before investing in anything, not only in cryptocurrencies. Learn about risk, what are risks behind the scene, how to avoid them or minimize them. Because be aware of risk and methods to reduce risk will help you to protect your capital better.