Gen Z Traders Embrace AI: 80% Expected to Rely on AI-Powered Trading by 2028 – MEXC

Global cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has predicted that by 2028, more than 80% of Gen Z traders will fully automate their portfolios using AI-powered tools. The company also projected that the global AI trading platform market will surpass $69 billion by 2034, signaling a major shift in the future of digital asset trading.

MEXC’s Chief Executive Officer, John Chen, disclosed this in a statement introducing DEX+, a hybrid platform designed to combine the speed and liquidity of centralized exchanges with the security and transparency of decentralized finance (DeFi). According to Chen, the system eliminates complex processes like wallet setups and bridging, allowing users to trade seamlessly across multiple blockchains including Solana, BNB Chain, and Tron from a single interface.

The forecast is supported by MEXC’s latest behavioral intelligence report analyzing data from over 780,000 Gen Z traders aged 18 to 27. The report revealed that 67% of these traders used AI-powered bots or strategies in the past 90 days, while panic-driven sell-offs dropped by 47% among AI tool users. Additionally, 73% activated bots during high-volatility periods, making them 1.9 times less likely to make impulsive trades and 2.4 times more likely to use automated stop-loss and take-profit tools.

To enhance security and user experience, MEXC has introduced new wallet features that allow traders to sign up with wallets such as MetaMask or Phantom without email or phone verification. The DEX+ platform integrates AI bot detection, two-factor authentication, and on-chain withdrawal signatures, supported by real-time risk scanning through partners like GoPlus, and features transparent Proof of Reserves for additional trust.

Chen emphasized that AI is no longer just a tool but a trading partner, with Gen Z leading the move toward AI-integrated, on-chain financial systems. MEXC believes its Alpha Trading Zone, powered by real-time AI analytics to identify trending tokens, will help traders capture market opportunities faster. The company maintains that the fusion of AI, centralized efficiency, and decentralized transparency will redefine global trading in the years ahead.

Source: Punch