I m not sure about BTC anymore reaching 1k level. Especially since there re so many other alts which might offered something else, something better and more advanced. So I d keep my money on Factom or similar coins.
Bitcoin will reach $1000 when the time is right. If you don't have the patience and understanding of how the current market works, then you're at the wrong place.
If you seriously think that Bitcoin's success is depending on the developments in the altcoin industry, then your forum rank is a bad reflection of your knowledge.
Let me tell you something, all the newer altcoins with their flashy features (that are barely being used in reality), are nothing more than gimmicks meant to boost the volatile nature of the altcoin market.