You're too focused on the future, failing to realize that happiness comes from introspection. You've heard countless grand principles, thinking you understand them all, but these truths are only truly grasped through experience.
A new year is almost here. Will Bitcoin continue to rise next month? I don't know, but over a longer timeframe of 5 or 10 years, the answer is definitely yes. As a retail investor, avoid high-leverage contracts, focus on low-cost trading through intermediaries or selling time to earn capital, and then dollar-cost average to accumulate Bitcoin – that's the best investment strategy.
Only take on a small portion of the risk; only by surviving can you wait for your own opportunity!