Definitely crypto has opened up a lot of opportunities for people to make money, whether through trading, investing, or even airdrops. But at the same time, it is not always that easy to earn. Many people also lose their valuable money due to market volatility, scams, or just bad timing. I believe, it requires a lot of knowledge, patience, and sometimes luck.
It's easy to play with fire until it burns down your room or your house.
The same logic applies here.
So in order to succeed, there are many factors to take into account, some of which you already mentioned.