This Will Not Make Everyone Happy... But This Needs to Be Said

Cryptos should be about financial freedom, decentralization, and breaking free from the control of banks and governments. That's what got me interested in the beginning. However, the more I observe the market, the more I realize that everything is completely manipulated. And I know saying this won't be liked by many people.
Just look at how the price moves. A tweet or post from Donald Trump can make Bitcoin soar or plummet overnight. Whales and insiders orchestrate their moves perfectly, pumping assets when it's profitable for them and selling when the hype fades. Meanwhile, average investors are caught in the storm, chasing green candles and getting wrecked.
Cryptos should be different, but increasingly look like rigged casinos. Exchanges fake volume, influencers promote projects for profit, and billionaires play with retail money. Where is the decentralization in that? Where is financial freedom?
Perhaps it's time to step back and put my money into something more stable, something that isn't so easily manipulated. What do you think? Is there still hope, or is this just another market controlled by a few people?#Coins to Buy on the Dip