Great question, and smart to be cautious. A lot of us started right where you are. For a solid local perspective, I recommend checking out a recent guide titled "Investing in Crypto: What Local Residents Should Know" on Eye On Annapolis. It doesn't give price predictions but covers the crucial basics we all learned the hard way: the extreme volatility, the absolute importance of secure wallets (not just leaving coins on an exchange), and how to spot red flags. Its core advice to "invest only what you can afford to lose" and treat it as a long-term learning project is the best first step anyone can take. You can find the full article here: www.eyeonannapolis.net/2025/06/investing-in-crypto-what-local-residents-should-know/