A significant expiration of Bitcoin and Ethereum options, valued at over $4.5 billion, is scheduled for December 12, 2025, at 8:00 UTC. This event is drawing attention from market participants who are closely monitoring the fear and greed index amid concerns over year-end liquidity and changing macroeconomic conditions. According to Deribit, the open interest is nearly balanced between calls and puts, suggesting a stable market outlook. Currently, Bitcoin is trading at $92,249 with a pain level of $90,000, while Ethereum is priced at $3,242 with a pain level of $3,100. Analysts highlight that more than half of the open contracts are set to expire on December 26, with altcoins expected to respond to the overall market sentiment.