MEXC AI Trading Report Reveals 85% of Crypto Traders Use AI, But Most Limit Its Control Over Funds

Mutsamudu, Comoros, October 16, 2026 — MEXC, a global cryptocurrency exchange, released its AI Trading Report, based on a survey of 3,708 crypto traders. The report examines how respondents use AI, how much trading authority they would delegate, and what protective measures they expect from platforms. Blockchain security firm Hacken contributed technical analysis of risks associated with AI agent trading and the controls designed to address them. Key takeaways: 84.8% of surveyed crypto users have used AI for research or trading. While 58.3% report improved market research, 46% also report better trade execution, though 54% have yet to see improvement at the execution stage. Interest in AI agents is already significant: half of respondents are interested in AI agents but have not tried them. 65.9% of AI users act on its advice at least sometimes; only 20% have tried execution without approving each trade. 54% would let AI trade with some funds, but no more than 20% of their account; only 6.5% would authorize more than half. Half of users with automated execution experience worry they could fail to detect or stop problems in time. Willingness to use automated trading grows from 55% u