I'm thinking of investing $1k into BTC as its low risk but I would like to risk the the other $500 with a coin that I can make quick money with it
I think at this time Cardano has good potential compared to the others. A lot of information that we read from various sources on the internet that supports the direction of the movement of Cardano.
Currently, the price of Cardano has decreased slightly. I think it is good to take the first step in investment.
Stable coins will not provide double profits, they are far from losses, and also narrow from profits.