Anyone and everyone can and does have their own opinions for their own reasons. 

So what's going on with Big Buyers "scooping up" Ripple? Will it go anywhere?

I total believe so and have been HODLing for some time - and about to buy more.

Check this article and see what all the scooping up is aobut: https://zycrypto.com/big-buyers-scooping-up-xrp-will-the-price-increase-when-ripple-stops-selling/

This second article is also encouraging:

The team has recently partnered with Federal Bank in India to empower its cross border remittance. Additionally, the crypto also boasts of companies like Cuallix, SBI Holdings & Mercury FX in its expanding partner’s list. MoneyTap, SBI Holdings’ blockchain based platform has already collaborated with more than 10 banks to use the platform for their transactions which is positive news for Ripple.

cite: https://www.cryptonewsz.com/will-ripple-xrp-rebound-in-the-next-quarter-putting-a-halt-to-the-bearish-trend/17283/

I'm impatiently waiting for some BTC to hit my wallet so I can immediately get more XRP!

This is not financial advice, it's just me thinking! 

Cheers!