A recent Stocktwits poll shows that retail crypto traders remain strongly bullish on Ethereum (ETH), predicting it will hit $5,000 by the end of 2025 despite troubling institutional signals. Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, NFT markets, and Ethereum-based gaming ecosystems are all showing signs of revival, which retail traders believe could lead to a price breakout in Q4 2025. Institutional Flows Tell a Different StoryHowever, institutional activity is flashing warning signals. Technical traders on crypto Twitter and Stocktwits are closely watching the $4,300 level as a potential breakout point. Retail traders are betting on a breakout rally, while big money is pulling back.