You just don't get it OP, the reason for why other hodl other cryptocurrency besides bitcoin is from the fact that there are some altcoins out there that can make you a hefty sum if you just sold it or you've bought when they were cheap and some people in the community have an ingrained thing about them that they can't afford to miss out on things especially for those that have seen bitcoin grow more than $0.1, they just don't want the idea that they miss out on the next bitcoin, that's why it's still popular to invest into altcoin because of the fact that you might be able to buy one that would make you rich and turn your life around.
Bitcoin is like a magic wand in people's lives. It will change the fortunes of people who have invested or are still investing here. There are also many who want to diversify their investments by investing in other cryptocurrencies. But the bottom line is that Bitcoin can pay more dividends than any other cryptocurrency by taking minimal risk. So no one should miss this life-changing opportunity.
That is what the majority is thinking towards the coin but actually that's not how easy it is. Bitcoin won't just pump right after you bought it but it can also take a long time for that to occur. It requires a good amount of patience and courage because there is also FUD's here. BTC can still be considered to as less risky due to its old age but in terms of dividends, let's faced it that newer and smaller coins can give more.
We only need to choose our side wisely. We can't please everyone to get involved here and also, some people are clueless about BTC/cryptos but don't worry about them because they might still find other life-changing opportunities outside. BTC and cryptos are not all you know.
It is clear that among the cryptocurrencies Bitcoin is the least risky in terms of profit as it is a old currency and has shown good results in the past. Also there are many potential and important currencies in the crypto market which can give us good dividends. So we must be strategic and experienced in our selection. In life or any business we must look ahead and look at the obstacles to success so that we can face them without getting discouraged. So one has to move forward bravely and patiently with a steadfast attitude towards the goal.