• XRP led gains among cryptocurrency majors on Friday morning, while Bitcoin lagged behind.

• The CME Group is slated to launched 24/7 trading for its entire suite of cryptocurrency products, which includes futures and options tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Avalanche and others.

• Three major CME gaps remain open, including two above Bitcoin’s current price near $78,500 and $80,000.

Ripple’s XRP (XRP) outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) in morning trade on Friday ahead of CME Group’s (CME) launch of 24/7 trading for its cryptocurrency futures suite, a move that effectively brings an end to the closely watched ‘CME gap’ trade.

After Friday’s market close, CME cryptocurrency futures and options will trade around the clock…