Speaking Logically, Here's what I understand as to why ICN may follow an uptrend:

i) Ethereum Based Smart Contracts which makes it easier for them to launch Iconomi Index and trading platform
ii) They've got funds in possibly the future tech giants like Golem, Byteball, Ethereum and many more.
iii) Trading Platform generates fees and a lot of fees for them!!
iv) only 100M Coins (that's a big deal)

Personally I feel it has the potential to reach 10$ this year.. 25$ by 2018 end and 50$ in the next 5 years if not more because of the less no. of coins they have. Kraken has only 10% of the overall coins.

All the above is factual information and this makes it directly proportional for ICN to raise, cos if they don't I honestly don't know in which direction are they gonna go than upwards.

Thats my Honest Opinion I guess.. Correct me if Im wrong!!

Amrut!!