Webull plans to shift its platform to API-based AI agent integration, moving away from smartphone screens for trading execution.
Webull CEO Anthony Denier stated the future of brokerage platforms lies in AI agents interacting directly with trading infrastructure via APIs, not smartphone screens. The company is prioritizing AI integration as a core strategy, with upcoming regulatory and self-clearing approvals accelerating the shift.
Webull’s Vega Analyst tool, offering institutional-grade research to retail users, is already in beta, with active traders using it 16-17 times monthly. Early data shows 20% of sessions result in trades, primarily for in-depth stock analysis. The firm plans to launch AI Portfolio later this year, enabling agent-driven portfolio construction.
Webull also released an MCP server this quarter, positioning itself as an execution and custody layer for third-party AI agents. This infrastructure move signals a broader industry shift toward AI-driven trading ecosystems.