I saw that ATH Ripple is @ $3.84 (Jan 04, 2018).. When it comes to possibilities, the odds of Ripple to $5 are still big, maybe in the next few decades Ripple could reach $5..
Again, Ripple is a scam. It doesn't matter if it hits $5 or not.
People should absolutely avoid it and the people involved with it.
I respect your opinion but I often use Ripple to transfer my funds from one asset to another because the fees are very cheap when compared to others (eth & btc)..