I've been investigating XRP/Ripple a lot the past month as well. I've got money invested in it, but after a disappointing month of June I decided to diversify.

I don't know what is going on.. I don't think it's actual price tampering. But the price certainly seems to not go anywhere.. Furthermore, a lot of people seem to have a serious dislike for XRP. I think this might affect price fluctuations - a decent group just doesn't want to get on the XRP train.

I think if you're invested in XRP like me, you should look into diversifying. Who knows, there COULD be tampering. Atleast your eggs won't be in 1 basket.