I would suggest playing your money on smaller coins and taking the profit into bitcoin, or you could also buy affordable amount of BTC and hold it, maybe it will give you more short term profit. Speaking of altcoins I could recomment focus either on big ones like ETH or LTC or check smaller ones like dash or iota or ripple. But you should invest only amount that you can afford to loose. Always bear risks in mind
Ripple is owned by google if I am not wrong and read that it can be manipulated so is that a good option?
Also about the other currencies you have mentioned, can you also please share what is the best way to earn some?
When I first got any crypto I thought that too, it's an easy misconception to have!
Psychologically it can feel more reassuring to have whole coins, but really it makes no difference.
I find value in your post but can't understand it. It because of my lack of knowledge. Can you please describe a little?