Considering the rumours, that they are keeping BTC and ETH and giving us, what will be in the end a really shity coin?
First understand Ripple concept. It is not just coin but technology through which a bridge can get build in between Cryptos and Fiat. And ledgers can get created.
Look at there Wiki page and u will realize , they are continue working on it. This is not easy to come in main media specially when such a big coins like BTC, ETH are present accruing base markets in almost all trades.
And investment in other assets is a good thing not bad. And you are getting what u are investing.