In a pioneering move, Gemini has introduced Agentic Trading, becoming the first regulated U.S. exchange to integrate direct AI agent capabilities for automated trading.
The platform utilizes the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard that grants AI agents API access to carry out user-directed actions. By incorporating its entire trading API with MCP, Gemini enables AI models to leverage all functionalities of the exchange.
The system features modular Trading Skills, which are pre-constructed functions that AI agents can invoke for specific operations. Initially available modules include Get Market Data for accessing real-time prices, Find the Spread for bid-ask analysis, and Retrieve Candles for historical price data retrieval.
Traders have the flexibility to connect any MCP-compatible AI model, such as Anthropic’s Claude or OpenAI’s ChatGPT, allowing them to execute trading strategies from simple buy/sell orders to intricate multi-leg positions. Gemini views this launch as a key development in transforming financial market engagement.
“We believe we are witnessing a fundamental change in how individuals interact with financial markets,” stated Gemini in a blog post. “Agentic trading represents more than just a feature; it is a new paradigm where AI manages execution, patterns, and discipline, while you focus on strategy and objectives.”
Earlier this year, Gemini announced plans to reduce its workforce by 25% as part of operational streamlining efforts, which included exiting markets in the European Union, United Kingdom, and Australia to concentrate on U.S. operations. The exchange highlighted a commitment to enhancing AI utilization for improved efficiency with fewer personnel.
On the stock market front, Gemini’s shares have seen a slight increase today, rising by approximately 0.25% since the market opened, currently trading at $4.40. Although the stock has gained around 7% over the past month, GEMI shares have declined by more than 55% year-to-date.
Other initiatives are also emerging to bridge AI and crypto infrastructures. The Thex402 protocol, developed initially by Coinbase under the Linux Foundation’s auspices, facilitates access for AI bots to cryptocurrency wallets and tools. Similarly, theMachine Payments Protocol, created by the Stripe-backed Tempo network, supports automated machine-to-machine transactions.