Im a noob when it comes to cryptocurrency, but read enough that Ripple is hated by many. I do have Ripple and bought it when it dropped to near its low point during the last sell off. Mostly invested in Ripple because (A). Believe it will get listed on Coinbase this year, going it a nice bomb upward. (B). Announcement 3 of the top 5 banks using Ripple will bump it up. (C) I think other banks will fall in line after and Ripple will become a big part of the global financial system. But like others have posted I don't think Ripple will even get close to $1000. Since I started buying cryptocurrency I look at what has the best shot to get to $100 in trading, your going to get nice returns either way if you buy low enough.