The true fact is that bitcoin and other crypto coin are all called or classified as cryptocurrency however they are not the same they are totally different from each other
For the sake of newbies, it's better not to use the term crypto currency to address Bitcoin as this can often turn out to be misleading and pass the wrong idea about Bitcoin. I feel it'll be more appropriate to call it a digital asset instead of crypto currency as digital asset best describes the nature of Bitcoin and not crypto currency. Using the term crypto currency will only make people see or compare Bitcoin to all of them shitcoins, which is not only an insult to Bitcoin but also the biggest misconception an investor or anyone would have about Bitcoin. So it's best to completely avoid the using the term crypto currency when talking about Bitcoin.
You're very correct. Even though bitcoin is a form of crypto currency, shitcoins and altcoins have bastardised that term with regular scams and deception which is why many people are also scared of investing in bitcoin because they see it as other cryptocurrencies. I think the right classification should be; 1) Bitcoin and 2) other cryptocurrencies which comprises of the altcoins and the shitcoins. This would allow a beginner understand the difference and judge accordingly.
Bitcoin has suffered defamation for long. People even go to the extent of comparing it to Airdrops in most cases claiming that they have equal Volatility which is not true. The knowledge you pass into a beginner from the earlier days would determine the level of interest he will put during his investment process. Bitcoin volatility is not as extreme as altcoins and shitcoins which can reduce to infinity within seconds. Most of the newbies coming into bitcoin investment now are mostly Shitcoins and altcoins traders or have been scammed and are looking for a way out after possibly staying, this is why we have to guide misinformation and guide the newbies until they have the level of understanding they need to take their decisions