0.5BTC seems like a high amount...
Hi there.
It depends how you view it.
If you were (almost) a complete newbie like I was, you can view it as a week long training session. The price I suspect would compare favourably to a more format training course (if any exist).
For me - I did this about a month ago I think, and no I didn't make money even though the picks were good (mainly because the tools I used were failing to trigger conditional orders - I'm looking at you cryptotrader - grrr). However, the techniques that I picked up from Ryan I feel were worth my .5btc.
Since then I have been practicing those techniques, and getting better and much more disciplined in my approach (I'm now much *much* better with regards to limiting losses), and getting to grips with the trading tools available.
Last weekend I got my first +>100% gain on a trade

If you are already disciplined in your approach to trading then I would recommend Ryan (to make money with).
If you are a complete newbie who wants to learn about this sort of trading and eliminate common mistakes, with the possiblility of making the .5btc back I would also recommend him.
I suspect I will sign up again with him once I feel I can fully utilise his tips and make good money with them.
Cheers
Dave