I agree withe second part of your comment. People in the crypto world need to become more discerning about where they get their news from. Plus, people should ask themselves the question: do I really believe in the technology and the possiblity for meaningful positive change arising from cryptos? If the answer is yes then why should you panic. HODL and keep supporting the crypto community by persuading friends and family to get involved.
Show them the following 5 minute comment by Washington DC comic Lee Camp who does a brilliant and hilarious job of defending bitcoin and tearing apart our present financial system which only works to serve the 1%.
https://www.rt.com/shows/redacted-tonight-summary/415793-bitcoin-dropping-dollar-issue/