The Bitcoin CME gap could decrease to $78,000 due to peripheral risks surrounding the U.S. economy.

The Bitcoin futures gap on CME below $80,000 could be filled before the BTC price rises to a new all-time high in 2025.

Since the beginning of 2025, Bitcoin's price has surged in both directions. The latest downturn has caused the BTC price to drop to $89,600 on January 13, leading market participants to speculate whether the CME Bitcoin futures gap below $80,000 could be filled.

This gap, formed from November 9 to November 10, saw futures prices increase by 3.8% from $77,900 to $80,900. By the nature and logic of CME gaps, some traders predict that Bitcoin may soon adjust to these levels to fill the gap.

Why traders focus on CME gaps

In traditional finance, a candle gap on an asset chart occurs when there is a difference between the closing price of an asset at the end of this trading session and the opening price of the next trading session. However, the BTC CME gap is unique due to Bitcoin's never-ending trading cycle on decentralized and centralized exchanges. This means that when CME reopens on Sunday evening, BTC futures must account for the spot BTC price volatility that occurred over the weekend.