Waton Financial Shifts to AI-Native Model with MoTA Alpha Launch

The MoTA Alpha platform allows professional investors to oversee teams of specialized AI agents tasked with research, risk management, and execution. By requiring human sign-off at every stage of the process, the system maintains an auditable workflow that differentiates it from automated trading bots. The new Agent Talents Market enables external developers to publish their own agents, turning the platform into a collaborative ecosystem rather than a closed service.

This release signals a fundamental change in Waton’s business model. Since its 2025 NASDAQ debut, the company has operated primarily as a brokerage and SaaS provider. With MoTA Alpha, Waton is pivoting toward a dual-engine structure that treats AI as an independently monetizable product line. Chairman and CTO Zhou Kai emphasized that the platform is designed for professional management rather than passive automation. The company reported $6.10 million in revenue for the first half of fiscal year 2026, with R&D expenses now explicitly tracked to support this ongoing shift in operations. A public beta is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026, with plans to expand coverage from Hong Kong and U.S. equities into digital assets.