i didnt even know about it, now i do

While I think you mean well, I think you are giving way too much credit to schmo's out there just gambling fiat just to gamble fiat.

You state: (2) You researched Bitcoin, studied the technology, economy, money, the theory of value etc. to arrive at the conclusion that it's worth swapping those melting-ice-cube dollars for BTC - which most people are too lazy / brainwashed / blind / whatever to do -- I seriously doubt most people buying Bitcoin are doing it for its properties but due to volatility in the short term... specifically for the reasons you listed: they are lazy and brainwashed, and FOMO is powerful inducement to buy.

(3) You were smart and bold enough to actually do it, which most people aren't -- again, think majority are just gamblers looking for the next short-term win.

Maybe I'm being pessimistic to your optimism. The world needs more optimism. Keep doing what you're doing.