I think we need to stop simply viewing them as assets and start using them. Not a good idea to enter the realm of crypto just to make a quick buck!
Buy altcoins that you can use right now to buy things because you'll enjoy faster transaction time, financial privacy, etc.. Verge and Monero are also good.
If you are interested in making money in crypto, focus on investing in projects with functionality, practicality and security! The principles still remain the same. We need escrow systems, the opportunity to buy tangible goods with crypto etc.
There's a lot left to be done.