Crypto Traders Divided: Nearly Half Believe AI Will Outperform Humans in Trading

Crypto Traders Divided: Nearly Half Believe AI Will Outperform Humans in Trading

The battle between artificial intelligence and human skill is heating up in the crypto world. According to a new CoinGecko survey, almost half of crypto traders believe that AI agents will soon surpass humans when it comes to trading and investing strategies.

The survey, conducted between February 20 and March 10, 2025, collected insights from 2,632 market participants, highlighting a community deeply split on the future of AI in finance.

Many Traders See AI as the Future of Crypto Trading

Research analyst Yuqian Lim noted that while 47% to 49% of respondents believe AI will outperform humans, the rest remain skeptical.

The survey revealed that the dominant belief is that AI will “sometimes” outperform human traders, suggesting that confidence in AI is growing, but not yet absolute.

1 in 7 Crypto Investors Would Trust AI With Their Entire Portfolio

Investor confidence in AI is climbing sharply:

• 36% would trust AI to manage 60% or more of their crypto portfolios.

• 15% said they would hand over their entire holdings to AI agents.

“1 in 7 participants either trust AI completely, believe the rewards outweigh the risks, or simply have a high tolerance for risk,” CoinGecko reports.

Yet, opinion remains mixed:

• 37% said they distrust AI managing wallets.

• 34% expressed trust in AI.

• 28% remained neutral.

• 13% would not trust AI with any part of their portfolio.

Despite the skepticism, centralized exchanges like Binance continue offering AI bot trading services, underlining AI’s growing role in crypto trading.

Pros and Risks of AI in Crypto Markets

AI trading bots offer advantages like speed, logic, automation, and 24/7 market activity. However, they also carry serious risks, including:

• System failures under stress,

• Misinterpretation of market signals, and

• Being trapped inside “black box” algorithms lacking transparency.

These factors keep a significant portion of traders wary, even as technology rapidly evolves.

AI Tokens Surge Ahead in Market Recovery

While the debate rages, AI-related cryptocurrencies are quietly leading the market recovery.

Since the start of the week, over $250 billion has flowed into crypto markets, pushing total capitalization above $3 trillion once again. AI-driven assets have been among the fastest to rebound:

• Bittensor (TAO) soared 45% over the past week, nearing $350.

• Near Protocol (NEAR) jumped 25%, reaching over $2.50.

• Render (RENDER) climbed past $4.60, gaining 20%.

• Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET) approached $0.65 after a 36% weekly increase.

These sharp gains signal growing investor enthusiasm for AI’s role in the next phase of crypto evolution.