If bitcoin splits this year, which it most likely will, that will also effect the etherum price, providing a good buying opportunity. We might see ethereum below $100 if things get bad with bitcoin, there's a possibility it will break up in as many as 4-5 coins.

Here's a good overview of the different ways this can play out: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/countdown-segwit-these-are-dates-keep-eye/