Remember that the big crash we previously witnessed was heavily influenced by what happened at Gox.
The next big correction/crash probably won't be anywhere near as volatile.
I agree, but the uprun won't be as volatile, too. Liquidity is higher now and it's more difficult to do that crazy price jumps like in 2013. I think we will see some new ATHs still until July, but I disagree with the graph posted by GratisBitcoin that said that we are now sitting at ~300-400 - for me, we're between 700 and 800. We're in the "Greed" phase.
I wouldn't wonder if the ATH for 2017 was just under 2000 USD (~1950-1970). That's where I sure would take profits.
Well in terms of the rise it all depends on the circumstences.
Imagine a scenario where will find consenses, SegWit gets activated and all the money from altcoins suddenly fomos into Bitcoin.
This would create a massive bubble! I'm not saying that'll happen but it is one of the possibilities.
For this year aiming $2000 is realistic and not too much. I also agree that this could a be psychological barrier which may need a few attempts to break through. Let's hope for the best!