The ethereum Blockchain seems to be outdated, many new project are faster and even easier to use. We still see many old ethereum based ico waiting to dump there ico ethereum, into the market. You can find some good swing trade with ethereum, but I would not hold it for long term.
Ethereum is good coin and most used by most token in market. I think many token using ethereum network because its good for bussiness and using smart contract. Bu right now many good coin and can be ethereum competitor and we have a lot option to choose to hold