The bitcoin ETF approval definitely was a "sell the news" event for a lot of people. I just can't imagine letting any go right now but the Wall Street firms were more than happy to scoop those coins up. I see a protracted bull run this time, stretching well into 2025.
I know what you mean about having anxiety around large purchases. I usually do a super deep dive on anything I buy and am still sometimes disappointed. You're a brave man for buying something like this for your wife. There's no way I could do that. My wife is ultra particular. I wouldn't want to suffer the repercussions if she didn't like it.
Isn't it crazy to think of things in terms of Sats? Within our lifetimes I don't think most people will be able to own a whole coin. Those who were early, were strong enough to hodl, and didn't lose access to their coin(s) will be richly rewarded.