In my opinion, you should do your own research.
Dont pick any crypto just because other people say it is going to RISE TO THE MOON in 2018, or because you saw a 30% increase in 1 day.
I cannot stress this enough, dont do what other people are doing but think for yourself.
Dont be one of those FOMO people.
Be critical and look at each coin from different perspectives.
Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.
Very solid point but with that being said, I think ETH really is the next best thing after bitcoin. Great tech, value, and all around very decent coin.