for novices. the transaction is not for u. it requires a wealth of skills. ICO also has risks, it requires a lot of encryption knowledge and the latest market information. i think you should join the bounty event. u only need to be patient and patient, and you will get a good return.
Joining bounties also most risky because you will end up with having nothing since many of the ICO's were scam or not able to reach its cap values,it cost us lot of time it is also most valuable.So he need to gain basic knowledge about the crypto currencies before involving in any kind of investments related to crypto then he may start trading as well as bounty hunting for better earnings.
True, many bounties now are just useless unlike when you're doing bounties last year, many ICOs token when entering the market the price fall so hard due many dumpers from airdrop which will make your token worthless. I'm highly recommended trading if OP has enough skill to do it and I see he already lost half of his investment, so it's better to hold your bitcoin till the price higher when you're buy.