Not everyone will make them happy... But it needs to be said

Cryptocurrency was supposed to be about financial freedom, decentralization, and breaking free from the control of banks and governments. That's what drew me to it in the first place. But the more I observe the market, the more I realize that it is completely manipulated. And I know that this will not be liked by many.
Just look at how prices are moving. One tweet or post from Donald Trump can raise or plummet bitcoin in one night. Whales and insiders perfectly plan their actions, pumping assets when it benefits them, and dumping when the frenzy fades. Meanwhile, the average investor gets caught in the storm, chasing green candles and taking hits.
Cryptocurrency was supposed to be different, but it looks more and more like a fake casino. Exchanges manipulate volumes, influencers promote projects for profit, and billionaires play games with the money of retail investors. Where is the decentralization? Where is the financial freedom?
Maybe it's time to step back and put your money into something more stable, something that is not easily manipulated. What do you think? Is there still hope, or is it just another market controlled by a few? $BTC $ETH $BTC