Moomoo, a subsidiary of Futu Holdings, launched its Moomoo API Skills facility on April 23, 2026, providing a professional‑grade AI‑agent integration platform for investors in Australia and New Zealand. The platform lets users connect AI agents such as OpenAI’s Operator, Claude Code, or Cursor to moomoo’s trading infrastructure, enabling automated, AI‑driven trading workflows for U.S. and Hong Kong equities.
The service requires users to authorize each trade through a password‑protected vault built on moomoo’s proprietary OpenD technology, ensuring that account credentials never leave the user’s device. This design preserves user control while allowing sophisticated algorithmic strategies without the need for custom coding.
"This facility allows users to harness moomoo's rich data to power their own personal AI strategies. We provide the professional‑grade technology, but the investor remains the driver of every investment decision," said Michael McCarthy, chief executive officer of Moomoo Australia and New Zealand. The launch removes a long‑standing barrier that has kept algorithmic trading within the realm of professional or highly technical traders.
"This is the first time Wall Street‑level trading capability is made truly accessible through everyday language," added Robin Xu, Group Senior Partner and Senior Vice President of Futu Holdings. The move aligns with Futu’s broader AI strategy, which has already introduced AI features across its Moomoo and Futubull platforms to enhance client acquisition and engagement.
By offering a private, user‑controlled AI agent that can generate and execute trades, Moomoo expands its AI‑powered product suite and reinforces its strategy of positioning itself as a one‑stop, AI‑enabled financial ecosystem. The platform is expected to deepen client engagement and increase trading activity in the company’s fastest‑growing international markets, where Moomoo has been steadily expanding since launching in Australia in 2022 and New Zealand in 2025.
The launch also signals a broader industry trend toward democratizing algorithmic trading. By lowering the technical threshold, Moomoo taps into a growing segment of retail investors who seek automated, data‑driven strategies but lack the coding expertise to build them from scratch. The company’s focus on security and user control is likely to mitigate regulatory concerns and build trust among cautious retail participants.
The introduction of the API Skills facility is expected to generate incremental revenue through increased trade volume and subscription fees for advanced AI features, while also positioning Moomoo as a leader in AI‑enabled retail trading in the region.
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