If you want to start trading with a capital of $1000 - $2000, it's better not to focus on 1 altcoin. And look for positive news, because every positive news, can make coins rise. And you can get 3-5% profit. If you only focus on btc or eth, only make you loss. Because there are several altcoins that go up only because of positive news, while the BTC prices don't rise.