I think there is still a long hard climb ahead. I see a lot off people are positive that the Steem price will improve, but the current trends does not look positive to me. I would love it if it can go back to the $8.00 mark. Steem recently seemed quite stagnant when the rest of the market shot up, and now it is declining with the rest. Perhaps I should just be a bit more patient. Steem was however very good to me thus far, except for the Steem I have, I have also powered down some Steem and bought some other altcoins with it of approximately $5000.00. Where else would I get that for just posting and I am not a big earner, just consistent!! I hope the value will rise soon!!