Global cryptocurrency trading platform, MEXC, has projected that by 2028, over 80 per cent of Gen Z traders will hand over complete control of their portfolios to artificial intelligence.
The firm also forecast that the global AI trading platform market would exceed $69bn by 2034.
Chief Executive Officer of MEXC Global Exchange, John Chen, disclosed this in a statement announcing the launch of DEX+, the company’s new hybrid platform that integrates centralised exchange speed with decentralised finance transparency.
Chen said, “MEXC’s hybrid DEX+ system is built for this new generation. It merges the speed, liquidity, and usability of traditional exchanges with direct on-chain access. No complex wallet setups, no clunky bridging, just seamless trading across Solana, BNB Chain, Tron, and more, all from a single interface.”
MEXC’s latest behavioural intelligence report, based on data from over 780,000 Gen Z traders aged 18 to 27, showed that 67 per cent had used AI-powered bots or strategies within the last 90 days. The study revealed that AI-driven tools were reducing panic-driven sell-offs, which dropped 47 per cent among users.
The report further indicated that 73 per cent of Gen Z traders activated bots during high-volatility periods. It added that they were 1.9 times less likely to make impulsive trades and 2.4 times more likely to deploy automated stop-loss or take-profit tools.
MEXC also introduced new wallet features under DEX+, which allow users to create accounts using wallets such as MetaMask or Phantom without requiring an email or phone number. The firm explained that this one-click Web3 onboarding process would let traders maintain self-custody while benefiting from MEXC’s security systems.
On security, the company said DEX+ applies a triple-layer mechanism involving AI bot detection, two-factor authentication, and on-chain signatures for withdrawals, alongside real-time risk scanning through partners like GoPlus and transparent Proof of Reserves.
Chen maintained that the platform’s Alpha Trading Zone, which curates trending tokens using real-time AI analysis, would help traders act swiftly on emerging market opportunities.
He said, “AI is no longer just a toolkit; it is a trading partner. Gen Z is leading the charge into an AI-integrated, on-chain future.”
MEXC stressed that the fusion of artificial intelligence, centralised exchange speed, and decentralised transparency would redefine global trading in the coming years.
