I am also late getting started, no big changes yet, but I plan on remaining optimistic during the rough times. People tend to oversell BTC when they should be buying, so the current distress is an opportunity for many others.
I think you did the right thing, even though it's late to invest in btc, of course it doesn't matter, the important thing is that you stay optimistic and now of course you have a good chance because soon there will be a btc halving,
and in my opinion it is better to invest in btc than nothing, so your decision very good friend.
Getting into Bitcoin investments is never too late, imho, as long as you are aware of the risks that come with it.
But you have got a point there. Starting a bit later might not bring big changes immediately, but keeping that optimistic outlook during the tough patches is the way to go. This bumpy ride could actually be a sweet opportunity for plenty of others to dive in. I actually started during the 2020/2021 bull run, and I am pretty happy with where we are right now.