I guess this is why some people prefer bitcoin cash over bitcoin. The fees are ridiculous and transaction times are way too slow but the growth has been unprecedented it needs time to take a breather i think. Bitcoin cash and Dash will likely benefit if Bitcoin issues aren't fixed soon!
It will be fixed. They are working on lightning network now. It has the biggest group of developers of all coins, and they will have an advantage over other coins.
Bitcoin really needs 2mb blocks until solutions like lightning network are live otherwise it is going to hurt the bitcoin economy which is already becoming mainstream. I agree with OP that other coins will gain ground if we don't see a short-medium term fix soon.