67% of Gen Z Crypto Traders Use AI Tools Cutting Panic Sells by 47%

MEXC Research has released findings indicating a significant shift in cryptocurrency trading behavior among Generation Z, with 67% of Gen Z traders (aged 18–27) utilizing AI-driven tools to navigate volatile markets [1]. This represents a stark generational divide, as only 22% of millennials and 7% of Gen X traders employ similar automation strategies [1]. The study, based on data from over 780,000 Gen Z accounts on MEXC’s platform during Q2 2025, highlights how younger traders are integrating AI to mitigate emotional decision-making and stabilize market dynamics [1].

The research reveals that Gen Z users activate AI bots selectively, primarily during high-volatility periods or major news events, with 73% adopting this conditional approach [1]. Those leveraging AI tools recorded 47% fewer panic-sell incidents during market stress compared to manual traders, underscoring the technology’s role in curbing reactive behavior [1]. Additionally, AI-driven strategies correlate with increased adherence to structured risk management: bots users were 1.9 times less likely to act impulsively in the critical first three minutes of market shocks and 2.4 times more likely to implement stop-loss and take-profit rules [1].

Gen Z’s engagement with AI extends beyond risk mitigation. The cohort accounts for 60% of all AI bot activations on MEXC, with an average of 11.4 days per month spent using AI-driven strategies—nearly double the rate of traders over 30 [1]. This behavior aligns with broader patterns observed in gaming and social platforms, where Gen Z’s tool usage often reflects attention spans and stress levels [1]. Their reliance on machine-generated signals as primary decision-making inputs contrasts sharply with older generations, who prioritize chart-based or thesis-driven methods [1].

MEXC projects this trend will intensify, forecasting that 80% of Gen Z traders will rely on AI for full-cycle portfolio management by 2028, including dynamic rebalancing and tax automation [1]. The study also notes that the AI trading platform industry is projected to reach $69.96 billion by 2034, expanding at a compound annual rate of over 20% from 2025 to 2034 [1].

These findings reflect a paradigm shift in how younger traders approach crypto markets. By automating emotional responses and enforcing predefined boundaries, Gen Z is redefining risk mitigation and strategy execution. As platforms refine AI tools, the interplay between human intuition and machine efficiency in trading may continue to evolve, reshaping market dynamics for future participants [1].

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[1] [MEXC finds that 67% of Gen Z crypto traders use AI tools, resulting in fewer panic sells]

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