There are so many different types of coins nowadays, but I don't even know how I should choose anymore. Do you guys have any good advice?
. You should do your own research, don't even think to put your money on coins that suggested by people around you they also didn't know what coin has a next hype or gain 10x so be practical, because we are all the same here we don't know what's next you can get a piece of advise from some expert or legendary here but don't put your 100 percent trust to them.
You are right - your funds are in your hands, and you can't leave them to the "expertise" of other people. It will end badly, usually.