Vivien Lin (BingX): “AI, copy trading, and security are redefining the future of crypto exchanges”

The crypto exchange sector is entering a new phase of maturity, where financial education, artificial intelligence, and infrastructural security become key factors for growth. In an exclusive interview, Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer and Head of BingX Labs, shared the strategic vision of BingX, one of the most active platforms in the field of copy trading and AI innovation applied to trading.

Copy trading: from niche to gateway for retail

BingX was among the first crypto exchanges to bring copy trading to a large scale. According to Lin, this model played a crucial role in lowering the entry barriers for new users.

In the past, it was necessary to explain to traders what copy trading was, but today the retail audience is much more aware of their risk profile. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are now perceived as mainstream assets, which has made the educational process more sophisticated.

The current goal of BingX is not only to facilitate copy trading but to enhance the quality of leading traders. For this purpose, an Elite Trader Program has been created, which trains master traders on:

• risk management
• advanced use of leverage tools
• take profit and stop loss
• asset analysis
• quantitative strategies

This allows followers to replicate more structured and professional strategies.

Platform link: https://bingxdao.com/invite/KBHQWX/

Crypto Education: No Less Important, But Different

Lin is clear: education in crypto is not declining, it’s evolving.

Today, the focus is no longer on explaining basic concepts, but on helping users understand new narratives such as:

• AI integration + trading
• convergence between crypto and traditional finance
• asset tokenization
• stock tokens and digital commodities

The goal is to provide users with cognitive tools to make informed decisions, not just to operate technically.

The $300 Million AI Strategy

One of the key points of the interview is BingX’s substantial investment in artificial intelligence.

In 2025, the company launched an AI strategy accompanied by a $300 million fund, aimed at:

• development of proprietary AI models
• AI-friendly backend restructuring
• AI integration in trading systems
• strategic partnerships
• research on AI + blockchain

Among the innovations already active:

BingX Bingo
An AI assistant in the style of ChatGPT that analyzes the user’s portfolio and provides personalized advice.

AI Master
System based on over 5,000 backtested quantitative strategies, classified into 16 investment styles, presented as “virtual traders” with different risk profiles.

In the future, AI will be integrated everywhere: chart analysis, automatic news recaps, and real-time decision support.

Security: the true competitive differentiator

BingX places a strong emphasis on user trust.

The platform uses:

• multi-level wallet system (hot + cold storage)
• segregation of corporate/user assets
• user protection fund of $150 million
• real-time AI monitoring against manipulations

This allows for the blocking of malicious activities within seconds, before they can cause real damage.

The Challenge: Bridging Crypto Natives and TradFi Users

The market is splitting between:

• crypto native users (airdrop, DeFi, yield, fast UX)
• TradFi users (liquidity, low spreads, stability)

BingX is striving to serve both without losing its identity.

Among the ongoing projects:

• expansion of regulated fiat services
• integrated access to on-chain products
• introduction to stock tokens and digital commodities
• weekend liquidity improvement
• increasingly “all-in-one” apps

Despite the growth, the team intentionally remains lean, with a strong focus on the real priorities of the community.

2-3 Year Outlook

According to Lin, the future of exchanges will be defined by:

• AI integrated into decision-making processes
• crypto + traditional finance convergence
• Simplified UX for retail
• security as a non-negotiable standard
• ongoing financial education

BingX aims to position itself as a bridge between these worlds.

Watch the full interview:
https://youtu.be/bAgYup1Hay4