Traders Union research: 43% of traders use AI bots and signals

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How AI tools influence binary options traders

The study, titled “How AI Bots Influence Trading Decisions in Binary Options,” shows that AI tools are already deeply integrated into binary options trading. Telegram bots, Discord groups, AI signals, and copy trading systems increasingly influence how retail traders find trading ideas and open positions.

According to Traders Union, 31% of respondents open trades immediately after receiving a notification, without conducting additional market analysis. Another 42% place trades within five minutes of receiving a signal. This suggests that, for some traders, speed is beginning to replace independent analysis.

The impact of automation is especially visible in short-term trading. Traders who use options with 60-second and 5-minute expirations are the most dependent on AI signals. This confirms that the shorter the trading cycle, the greater the role of notifications, urgency, and emotional decision-making.

Why automation may increase risks

The study revealed a gap between traders’ expectations and actual results. Although 52% of respondents believe that AI improves trading performance, only 21% reported long-term profitability growth. At the same time, 34% said their results worsened after using AI signals.

One of the main reasons is excessive trading activity. According to the study, 41% of respondents increased the number of trades per day after using AI systems, while 36% switched to shorter expirations. Another 33% started spending less time on independent analysis.

Trader experience also plays an important role. Participants with less than one year of experience are significantly more likely to trust AI signals than more experienced traders. According to the study, 47% of beginners trust such signals, compared with 19% among traders with more than three years of experience.

How the study was conducted

The Traders Union study was conducted as a structured online survey using the CAWI methodology. A total of 1,200 retail traders participated.

The sample included respondents aged 18+ who had traded binary options or short-term speculative instruments during the previous 12 months. The study covered a global multi-market audience and focused on traders using digital trading tools, including Telegram channels, Discord groups, AI signals, and mobile notifications.

The study’s findings were also compared with materials and warnings from IOSCO, ESMA, the FCA, the SEC, BIS, and the OECD, which had previously pointed to the risks of automated trading recommendations, digital financial promotions, gamification, and impulsive behavior among retail investors.

As a reminder, in a previous Traders Union study, researchers found that 58% of crypto traders use social media.

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