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IMO, it’s not just ignorance. People are just scared to start what they dont want to deal with in the long run. And for the fact that everything around bitcoin is different from what it was 2013-2015, beginners look back at it and dont know where to start.
A decent number of folks wrongly conclude that they are too late, and no one wants to be the exit liquidity of others.
Yet, at the same time, if they at least appreciate that their failure to buy bitcoin is only preparing for down, and they are failing to prepare for up.. then maybe they could be motivated to buy some in order to prepare for up. but part of the problem is that they think that they don't need to prepare for up, and they wrongly believe that they are not prejudiced if they don't prepare for up... which yeah, 5-10 years down the road or later, they may well come to realize how much they fucked themselves by continuing to fail/refuse to act to at least get started, even if it is just $30 per week.. even while we know they are easily capable to do $100 per week..
It's pretty crazy how a lot of people just look at the current Bitcoin price and be like "I think it's too late for me to hop on the bandwagon now" but yeah, it can be really paralyzing to think about being the exit liquidity for others, and I understand how that feels. But the most concerning aspect of this whole thing is when they literally miss out on the potential upsides and the good stuffs while trying to avoid being the bag holders lol. Everything in life carries its own risks and the feeling that you're actually protected from prejudice or completely out of harms way by not investing is more than flawed. By not preparing themselves for potential growth, they're kinda putting themselves in a position of a potential rude awakening in the future.
The truth of the whole matter is that, by investing in Bitcoin, regardless of how small your investment is, can actually turn out to be a pretty huge game changer. Investing $30 every week into bitcoin may not really appear to be much but the truth is that, it's a start and a good one. Some people feel it's about how huge the amount is, but this is wrong, because it's more about developing a habit, dedicating and being consistent to that habit. And for a lot of people, the potential benefits that lies in investing in Bitcoin is far greater than the risks involved.
I've also come to understand that a lot of people often underestimate their own capabilities. If a person is able to afford $100 a week, that's more than a great start, because with time, that amount can significantly add up overtime. Regret or the fear of it can be quite a good motivator to many, and it's way more better to take actions now that you've got the chance to, rather waiting for the price to dip and potentially missing out on more potential growth..