I believe that this dilemma that most newbies face comes from lack of proper research and also how they approach Bitcoin. The truth is that many of them has actually been victims of ponzi schemes and quick profits investments and because of that they keep seeing  Bitcoin through that same lens as a quick-profit investment which has no future potential, instead of understanding what actually makes it different and unique. This their mentality is further reinforced when see Bitcoin's price drop in the short-term, and they go on to assume that something is wrong with it, without even taking their time to understand that Bitcoin has gone through many ups and downs over the years and still reached its new highs.

If more newbies can put their attention in understanding Bitcoin's fundamentals, like its limited supply and how it works outside the control of the traditional banking system they will really see Bitcoin for what it truly is which is an asset with long-term  growth potential rather than a ponzi scheme or an asset with no potential.