Why not try trading? take advantage of the fluctuations.
Learning to trade is easy but mastering it is hard.
Good luck.

Bad entry, you should have set stop-loss around 500.
I don't think that's a good idea, why not let it be? hodl.

Proper evaluation is the key, you must know the following in the project:
- overall usage
- target market
- team

I don't seem to understand your stand, it is human
nature. If we aren't sure of something then it is scary
for us, of course who would like to lose their money?

Because they believe they can make quick money out
of it,  well let's not generalize, there are some that believe
that there idea is worth something.

Nope, I don't think so. I don't believe in centralization.
ripple doesn't embody the essence of cryptocurrencies.
and it's a big no.

Agreed, I once participated in an ICO that ended up being a scam project,
I thought that project was great because it is rated 5 in some ico rating
platforms.

Check out Media Protocol!

MEDIA Protocol allows content creators and publishers to connect
directly with consumers and incentivize meaningful engagement by
rewarding them with cryptocurrency.

learn more about Media Protocol, https://www.mediaprotocol.org/

I start a trade if the market shows strong bullish pattern or
a breakout, I focus on 800+ volume markets.

For starters, around 30-50$, for resources
visit investopedia.com and for deep explanations
and tutorials visit some trading channels in youtube.

Arcblock is a great choice, I was once participated in their ICO and
didn't regret what I did. Here's a promising project I found,
Media Protocol
An open source blockchain protocol that gives brands visibility about how consumers interact with and share content
learn more about Media Protocol here, https://www.mediaprotocol.org/

Great strategy using BTCitcoin as your long-term and short-term investment.
With the recent dips I don't suggest doing some day trades, try scalping.

As of buying yes why not, now is a great opportunity to buy some alts.
I'd recommend, LTC,NEO,XEM

Then it is a good opportunity to buy since the market is still on
bearish. should you wait for a pump then buy?

I am one of the hodlers of Ethereum, and I believe that Ethereum
will continue to grow.

These are some tips in evaluating an ICO
1. know the overall purpose of the coin
2. target market of the coin
3. team behind it

Invest what you can afford to lose, never use your savings or money that
you need for food, etc. crypto investing is a risky game.

why not try scalping method, less risk but less profit.

Long-term investment is the more known or practiced than or compared
to short-term investment. well, if you don't have the luxury of time then
maybe long-term investment is for you

Yes of course, but micro trading is perfect for those who are
new and still learning in crypto trading.

In short-term trading it doesn't matter what coin or market you are entering,
as long as it has a decent trading volume then it is good.