A new report from cryptocurrency exchange MEXC revealsthat most Generation Z crypto traders now rely on artificialintelligence tools to guide their investment decisions. The findings highlight how automation and AI-drivenstrategies are reshaping crypto trading among young investors who seek bothefficiency and emotional control in turbulent markets.Gen Z Leads the AI-Driven Crypto MovementMEXC’s research, based on data from over 780,000 usersaged 18 to 27, shows that 67% of Gen Z traders activated at least oneAI-powered trading bot in the second quarter of 2025. This number far surpasses AI usage among older agegroups, with Gen Z engaging AI tools on an average of 11.4 days per month—morethan double the frequency of traders over 30. Gen Z users account for 60% ofall AI bot activations on the platform, underlining their dominant role inadopting AI technologies for trading.The report underscores that Gen Z employs AIselectively, ramping up bot usage during periods of heightened marketvolatility. Approximately 73% of Gen Z traders activated AI bots during spikesin market uncertainty but chose to disable them during quiet trading periods.Emotional Control and Risk Management Through AIThe data highlights AI’s role beyond automation,revealing its impact on the emotional aspects of trading. Bots help reduceimpulsive selling, with panic sell-offs among AI users dropping by 47% comparedto manual traders during stressful market events. Gen Z traders set clear rules for automated trades,such as stop-loss and take-profit orders, contributing to a disciplined andrisk-aware trading style.This delegation pattern aligns with broader trendsin Gen Z’s comfort with AI assistance. A May 2025 study by Resume.org found that over half of Gen Z workers view AI tools like ChatGPT as collaborators or companions in their daily tasks. In crypto trading, AI effectively acts as a safeguardagainst emotional decision-making.Gen Z Versus Millennials: Different Trading StylesThe comparison between Gen Z and Millennials revealsdistinct approaches to crypto trading. While Millennials typically rely ondetailed chart analysis and established technical indicators, Gen Z favorsinteractive and modular AI tools that fit their faster-paced, socialmedia-influenced behaviors.Related: eToro Survey: 55% of Gen Z Discuss Investments with Friends, Surpasses BoomersGen Z traders are 2.4 times more likely to useAI-generated signals than traditional technical indicators, marking a notablegenerational divergence in strategy.AI as the Core of Crypto TradingMEXC predicts AI will become central to tradingplatforms within a few years. By 2028, over 80% of Gen Z traders will depend on AI for comprehensive portfolio management functions, includingasset rebalancing, yield strategies, tax automation, and customized riskcontrols. The global AI trading platform market is projected to grow annually above 20%, reaching nearly $70 billion by 2034.However, the report warns of the risks associated with overreliance on AI systems. Limitations in data quality, potential biases, and a lack of transparency in AI algorithms could undermine trust and effectiveness. This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.