Ethereum Classic has always been called an Alt-Coin in comparison to Bitcoin and Ethereum, but there is a reason I've never called ETC an Alt.
Ethereum Classic could very well take on Bitcoin in the upcoming halving and become the contender that all other alts wish they could be.
The age of ETC is substantially greater and it has better value retention than other coins in the top ten.
Now, yes you could argue that it doesn't compare to some other so-called Alt-Coins in the same top 20, especially those XRP lovers, who believe Ripple will be the next Bitcoin.
Ethereum Classic though has much better trending levels and a higher reached top out bar to pass. It will pass that set level by 100X that amount, simply because of it's past buy ins on low dips. There wasn't that many cashing out when it hit 11$ USD. Why?
Ethereum Classic could be setting itself up to be the top of the food chain over Ethereum. Meaning, the role of ETC could evolve to becoming more supportive to Ethereum, in fact becoming the hedge fund so-to-speak for Ethereum. If Ethereum is the fuel for Ethereum based tokens, then shouldn't there be a head over Ethereum?
In the next few weeks, I firmly believe that with the recent AMA ETC held, the value of ETC will plummet for a short time. Perhaps back down to 3USD or lower. This will be a huge dip but worth every penny you place into it.

I see ETC then pushing past ETH into the 200 to 500 plus range in a very strong 2 week long rally. It could very well hit 1000USD before it levels out.
This rally will happen after ETC absorbs the placement as basically the overlord of ETH.
I think its possible to start seeing ETC based tokens forming behind this push and eating away from the blemish of ETH Blockchain based Sh*tcoins on the Ethereum ecosystem.
Especially after the halving of bitcoin. This will dramatically increase ETC's value and help the rally into the 100s to possibly the 1000 mark.
Remember this, when it dips, you better swim with ETC and drain the pool.
I see something great on the horizon. Be ready. This will be great.