Walbi reached one million users just nine months after launch, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the AI-powered crypto trading space. This milestone occurred as Bitcoin rose 92.5% from January to September 2024, climbing from $40,000 to $77,000.
“At first, we didn’t have a strategy to quickly reach a million users,” explains Anthony Cerullo, Chief Business Development Officer at Walbi. “Our main goal was to launch the AI-agent technology, show how it works, explain it to the audience, and gather feedback to improve it.”
The platform gained particular traction in Latin America – especially Mexico and Brazil – along with India and several European countries. Walbi continues expanding, working to secure local licenses and regulatory approvals in these key markets.
“Our marketing team did a great job,” Cerullo notes. “From day one, they launched campaigns focused on the right geos and countries, helping us attract the kind of audience we needed.”
How AI Trading Agents Power Walbi’s Market Edge
Walbi’s AI agents function as tireless market analysts that never need sleep. “Imagine having a pro trader friend who never sleeps and is always in the market,” says Cerullo. “He reads the news, analyzes it, watches community reactions, tracks whale wallets and fund movements.”
The company began developing these agents before the term “AI agents” became widely recognized. “We knew language models were just the beginning. The future was clearly heading toward full automation and maximum simplification—and more importantly, speed,” Cerullo explains.
Speed remains critical in trading. The AI agents collect data from various events, analyze sentiment, and deliver digestible information for traders. They also highlight potential entry points, suggest take-profit and stop-loss levels, and explain reasoning behind each signal.
Walbi currently offers six distinct AI agents. “Mommy is conservative and low-risk, trades mainly BTC and avoids leverage over x5. MC Whale is more aggressive, perfect for scalping and fast moves based on fundamental shifts,” Cerullo details.
Competitive Edge Through Fee Structure
The platform maintains competitive advantage through its fee structure, including zero fees for meme coin trading. “We know it’s not easy to compete with the big exchanges. That’s why we focus on what they can’t do—building strong ties with our community,” Cerullo says.
Their Mempool mechanic with 0% fee serves as a temporary promotion. “It’s a conscious move to bring more traders to this new feature, offered as a thank-you while we continue to improve the system,” he adds.
Navigating Market Volatility
During the February 2025 market crash following Donald Trump’s tariff announcements, Walbi’s AI agents demonstrated their value by providing real-time analysis and alerts to traders.
“The moment Donald Trump announced new import tariffs for Canada, Mexico, and China on February 1, 2025, our AI agents instantly alerted traders,” Cerullo recalls. The platform also supported affected users by refunding liquidation fees.
Bitcoin’s price has shown significant volatility in early 2025, moving between $74,500 and $90,000 in April, making AI-driven insights particularly valuable for traders navigating uncertain conditions.
Risk Management in High-Leverage Trading
Walbi offers leverage up to 500x for Bitcoin trading, significantly higher than industry averages. For Ethereum, they offer up to 200x leverage, with appropriate risk warnings in place.
“When a user sets high leverage, we show a clear risk warning before they open the position—and then show another warning asking them to confirm their choice,” explains Cerullo. “This approach works—we see that traders stop and think when they see our warnings.”
The platform maintains close contact with users through their support team. “So far, we haven’t seen any major issues or complications with high-leverage trading,” Cerullo notes.
Social Network Integration in Walbi’s AI Agent Roadmap
Walbi plans to expand its AI agents to social platforms like Twitter, Telegram, and Discord. “Our goal is to make AI agents a trader’s right hand—speeding up and simplifying how they interact with the market,” says Cerullo.
The company envisions agents that communicate with traders through direct messages. “Imagine this: you step away from the screen, but something important happens on the market. Your AI agent sends you a private message to explain the situation.”
“We’re in the final stage of launching our AI agent for social media,” Cerullo reveals. “In 2025, platforms like Twitter and Telegram are critical for the crypto community. That’s where we all get the fastest updates.”
Market Signals and Analysis Methods
Walbi’s AI agents track multiple data types to predict price movements. “When it comes to predicting potential price movements, I’d highlight two key areas,” Cerullo explains.
“News analysis is critical. We know that when the U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rates, money tends to flow into lower-risk assets, which usually leads to a drop in crypto prices. Our AI reads the news carefully and gives early warnings.”
The second key area involves whale wallet tracking. “Our agents monitor tens of thousands of wallets belonging to large traders and funds. They look at which assets are being accumulated, where capital is flowing, and when big players start selling.”
Balancing Advanced Tools with Accessibility
AI technology helps beginners navigate the crypto space. “Language models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, or GROK can instantly provide helpful educational content about analyzing assets, managing money, and controlling risk,” says Cerullo.
Walbi is developing a new feature called Copilot. “It’s a chatbot-style tool that allows users to ask the AI questions, analyze the market, learn in real time, and even open trades directly through chat,” Cerullo explains.
The concept simplifies trading to conversational commands. “Imagine just typing ‘Open a long position with 20x leverage when ETH hits $1500, then sell when it reaches $1600’—and the AI executes it for you,” he illustrates.
Ethical Considerations in AI Trading
Walbi prioritizes objectivity and responsibility in its AI systems. “An AI system must stay objective and responsible. It should rely on facts and do everything possible to inform the trader accurately,” Cerullo emphasizes.
The company’s team continuously improves their agents through rigorous testing. “We experiment with new neural network combinations, add more indicators, and pay special attention to the ethical side of AI recommendations,” he notes.
Cerullo stresses that human decision-making remains central: “The final decision must always belong to the trader. The AI agent’s job is to gather, verify, and double-check the data—and then present it with all the pros and cons.”
Future Innovations on the Roadmap
Beyond social media integration, Walbi has several features in development. “Our AI agents will soon be active on social platforms. You’ll be able to add them to your chats, customize their behavior, and train them based on your trading style,” Cerullo previews.
Upcoming features include Market Overview, which will display market signals directly on charts; Copilot for monitoring positions; Predictions for short-term price speculation; and X-ray for analyzing trading behavior.
The global crypto trading platform market continues expanding, valued at $27 billion in 2024 with projected 12.6% annual growth through 2034. Within this space, the AI crypto trading segment is growing even faster at 37.2% annually.
“In the future, we want to give traders the ability to build their own custom AI agents—trained on the sources and strategies that matter most to them,” Cerullo concludes, pointing to a future where AI-powered trading becomes increasingly personalized.
