Luck favors the brave. It's mostly true. You can't get luck without taking risks, and the chance of luck doesn't come.
The price of Hive will rise above $1, but it will take time. Also, the hives need to be in a sellable condition. I think you'll reach the amount you want.
I now try to keep some Hive liquid, just in case. I used to have everything powered up all the time - but it didn't work so well. Now, just a touch to play with :)