Gemini Launches Agentic Trading to Let AI Models Execute Crypto Trades Directly

Gemini Rolls Out AI-Powered Trading Feature

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has launched Agentic Trading, a new feature that allows artificial intelligence models such as Claude and ChatGPT to connect directly to users' trading accounts. Co-founder Tyler Winklevoss announced the launch on social media.

"Calling all robots 🤖" — Tyler Winklevoss (@tyler), original post

The tool enables AI agents to monitor markets, place orders, execute trades, and manage risk — all within the boundaries of pre-selected strategies. Gemini described Agentic Trading as "the first agentic trading tool available directly through a regulated American exchange."

Why This Matters

The introduction of a dedicated AI agent interface on a regulated exchange marks a significant milestone in merging artificial intelligence with crypto trading infrastructure. Gemini stated that the industry stands "at the beginning of a fundamental shift in how people interact with financial markets." The company called agentic trading a "new paradigm" where AI handles execution, identifies patterns, and enforces discipline, while users focus on strategy and goals.

If other regulated platforms follow suit, Agentic Trading could set a new industry standard for how AI is integrated into cryptocurrency markets.

How Agentic Trading Works

The feature is built on the open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP), developed by Anthropic. MCP serves as the bridge connecting AI agents with external tools and APIs.

Agentic Trading includes a set of pre-built capabilities called Trading Skills. These skills expand what AI agents can do:

• Find the Spread — queries the current spread for any trading pair;
• Retrieve Candles — accesses historical data for pattern recognition and backtesting.

This modular approach allows users to tailor AI agent behavior to specific trading objectives and risk parameters.

A Growing Trend Toward Autonomous AI Finance

Gemini's launch fits into a broader movement granting AI agents access to digital financial services. In May 2025, Coinbase introduced x402, a payment tool designed for stablecoin transfers over standard internet protocols that also enabled autonomous transactions by AI agents. A second version of the protocol launched in December, aiming to transform simple one-step transactions into a "unified payment layer for the internet."

In early April 2026, x402 transitioned to governance under the non-profit Linux Foundation. Development through the x402 Foundation now includes participation from tech giants Google, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services.

Meanwhile, Tempo is developing the Machine Payments Protocol — a similar standard focused on machine-to-machine payments. In March, analysts at Bernstein identified AI agents as the future of stablecoins, underscoring the growing importance of autonomous software participants in the crypto economy.

Gemini's move positions the exchange at the forefront of a convergence between AI and regulated crypto trading, potentially accelerating adoption of similar tools across the industry.