How high is Bitcoin going to go and what effects have the futures trading had on the market so far?

Ripple is up nearly 40% in the last day to $0.233, ahead of all major cryptocurrencies. What's the hype? Do you think it has to do with speculation on entry into the Chinese market? Theories welcome below:

It seems like ETH is making a move again. It makes sense that all the new money from the recent run in BTC would be looking for a place to go. Why else do you think ETH would be moving? Recent ICO activity?

Hello Steem world! A quick introduction: My name is Jens and I like blockchain technology, climbing mountains, and making memes. I've been diving into the world of cryptocurrencies since the beginning