Crypto has reached the point where it's not as volatile as before, it's not an epitome of uncertainty no more, back then you're not so sure if crypto can hold on and continue growing in market capital, but right now it's as clear as crystal that BTC will be here for long.
I think this is true for bitcoin in particular, but not for the crypto industry in general, altcoins are still full of uncertainty and scams. Investing in altcoins these days is still nothing more than gambling, relying more on luck than knowledge and experience, as even top projects can disappear or die suddenly.
If we compare crypto with stocks, forex. It would not be wrong to say that cryptocurrency is a market that is still uncertain.
Even if you do the same thing to stock or forex market without proper FA and TA knowledge you'd be gambling as well, it's all the same speculative market dude.
You are right, at the end of the day it is all just a speculative market, nothing is certain or guaranteed.