From Rule-Based Bots to AI Trading Agents

[madtrader]

While grid bots rely on fixed rules, the industry is already moving toward more autonomous systems. Coinbase has been one of the most active exchanges exploring AI-powered trading agents that can make decisions, interact via natural language, and operate directly onchain.

CEO Brian Armstrong has described early experiments where AI agents used crypto to transact with other AI systems. Tools like Coinbase’s “Based Agent” and Payments MCP now allow AI models to manage wallets, execute trades, and interact with onchain services. Still, experts warn that giving AI direct wallet access introduces new trust and security risks — shifting responsibility back onto users in systems designed to minimize trust.

[johnblockbuster]

ai agents trading onchain sounds cool until one bugs out and nukes a wallet at 3am