Bitcoin (BTC) begins its first full trading week without new CME futures gaps, marking the end of an eight-year trading pattern. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has transitioned its cryptocurrency futures and options to continuous trading as of May 29, eliminating the weekend closures that historically created price gaps. This change allows for uninterrupted trading and hedging, addressing a long-standing challenge for institutional traders. The CME's move to 24/7 trading includes Bitcoin, Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL), and other contracts, with brief maintenance windows. This shift is in response to growing demand for risk management in the digital asset market, which saw a record $3 trillion in notional volume in 2025. As Bitcoin trades near $73,441, down 3.7% for the week, traders are watching to see if the remaining legacy gaps on the chart will still influence price action under the new trading regime.