Virtuals Protocol tests iOS app for AI-driven automated trading

The app functions as a quantitative trading assistant that operates continuously rather than terminating after a single request. Users define specific triggers, such as a 2% fluctuation in Ether price within a five-minute window, and set spending limits to govern the agent’s behavior. Early testers are currently deploying these agents to track social media sentiment, monitor token sniper wallets, and manage positions throughout their entire lifecycle.

Integration into group chats allows for collaborative investment research. Participants can discuss assets while the AI performs real-time data analysis or executes assigned tasks directly within the conversation thread. This release follows years of experimentation by the team, including the development of the Agent Commerce Protocol and various agentic trading competitions.

Virtuals enters a competitive landscape where firms like Binance and MetaMask are also granting AI systems greater control over financial assets. While platforms like Revolut emphasize manual transaction approval, the Virtuals model focuses on autonomous execution once the initial parameters are set. The company has yet to disclose specific details regarding its custody model or the safety protocols governing automated trades. Access to the platform remains strictly invitation-only for iOS users as the testing phase continues.