There is really no such thing as being too late when it comes to Bitcoin it is more about mindset than timing. some people get stuck waiting for the perfect” entry point not realizing that time in the market beats timing, The truth is Bitcoin has proven itself over and over again and what matters most is understanding the long-term potential, not just short-term price movements. Any one who has truly learned from past regrets wont keep hesitating whether Bitcoin is $200k or $300k, they we act because it see the bigger picture. so is not about catching the bottom its about getting in and staying committed.
No one includes senior Bitcoin investors can time the market accurately. This task of timing the market is more challenging and also very impossible for newbies in this market. People can be too confident about their ability and it's up to them in thinking and deciding what to do, but the market in years shows that "Timing the market" is very hard and most people failed.
I don't consider it is a smart idea and approach to try "timing the market" by yourself, just because you believe in yourself. Don't try to outsmart the market, and it's better to learn from the market history, how the majority failed and avoid same mistakes. I am surely "Timing the market" is one of biggest faults in the market.