The best advise for you is to make your mind up on yourself to research and know the side to take in your investment but surely bitcoin like have been suggested to is the most guarantee of them. I suggest 50% of your investment capacity should go for bitcoin. Btc and Ethereum are the best you can invest in , most altcoins are like gambling away your money. Bitcoin will rise again and go above the current ATH, this has been proven with history but many other altcoins may not do that again after this bear. An investor can only make profit in hodling if the coin has the volatility to go above initial ATH.
Be wise with your $1,000 or you could start with lesser amount to get some experience except if you already have more cash in reserve.

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