FXStreet’s co-CEO Pere Monguió interviews Vitaly Bulinin, CEO of Versus Trade, to unpack the transformative shifts sweeping the forex markets and the profound impact of AI on trading.
This discussion offers critical insights for both seasoned and new traders navigating an era in which “everything has changed.” Bulinin, a market veteran since 2005, reflects on past Black Swan events such as the Swiss National Bank’s decision and Brexit, asserting that while information access has vastly improved, the challenge of distinguishing signal from noise remains paramount. He highlights the dramatic rise of retail traders, now accounting for approximately 20% of total market volume – up from 3-5% two decades ago – driven by internet accessibility and a younger, more aggressive trading demographic.
The conversation delves into whether making money is easier today, with Bulinin suggesting that more tools and community feedback reduce the learning curve, enabling traders to “pay for experience much less.” He emphasizes core success traits: discipline, risk management, and the “have fun” metric – investing only what you can afford to lose without sacrificing sleep. Crucially, he advises against “revenge trading” by suggesting a “double down” strategy on trade size. A significant focus is AI’s role, with Bulinin likening its potential for retail traders to that of HFT for institutions, offering unparalleled testing capabilities. However, he also raises concerns about AI becoming a “super signal provider” that could flock traders en masse. When choosing a brokerage, Bulinin advises prioritizing platforms with rapid deposit and withdrawal processing (e.g., Versus Trade’s two-minute target), treating the broker as a “vehicle, not a saving point.” Versus Trade’s edge lies in its experienced team and a brand designed for the modern trader.
