yes, from an investment/make money POV, hive is NOT the best way. (although, its still something to make something just for blogging)

personally, I do hive for many other reasons and it was never about the money side of things.

that said, I do believe hive will make a comeback.. in terms of price of HIVE returning to previous levels or even making new highs someday, but again, that isn't necessary for me to stick around or even to grow this thing I've put in almost a decade of my life and now am very passionate about.