No need for arguments with this, I know we have our own opinions if which is better but lets face the reality. Ripple have potential and I agree with the current status that it is soaring high but BTC is irreplaceable and I know that all of us know the answer. But still we as users we have to support all of them for the growth of this business.
like you said, it is better to support both bitcoin and ripple so we could still make money from that coins. but I think bitcoin will still lead the exchanges and for the other coins as bitcoin is more famous depends on the other so bitcoin will be number one in coinmarketcap for this year and maybe for the next year. and I agree that ripple with the other coin have potential to increase but they will need more time before the price is increase more high in the future.