When Steem reaches its full maturity and recognition, it will explode. Maturity is key, because the platform still needs to iron out its issues and concepts before mainstream adoption: ease of use, web UI and account creation are a few examples. It's only a matter of time. Ethereum was $6 last year, wasn't it? Also, all the other altcoins had their lengthy periods of lag before skyrocketing, like Litecoin. In the meantime, keep stacking STEEM, that's what I'm doing.