For Bitcoin to make a run we need to get through the August 1 ordeal. If things work out like they should then Bitcoin should finish very strong in 2017. Ethereum will continue to improve as we see these early ICOs lay the groundwork to work on kinks in the new process.
The Ethereum blockchain is the future of innovation and several U.S. based companies are investing in this tech. Even Mcafee purchased equipment for his company to mine Ethereum!
Very exciting times! I agree, August 1st will be very telling on how bitcoin will be trending for the remainder of this year.