15-Year Trading Expert Moderates “Launch, Survive, Scale” Panel, Revealing How to Build a Fintech That Actually Works”
Vitalii Bulynin, Co-Founder of innovative CFD broker Versus Trade, took the stage at IFX Expo International in Limassol, Cyprus as moderator of the high-impact panel “Launch, Survive,Scale: Building a Fintech That Actually Works,” sharing hard-won insights from his journey from managing from being a student and managing million dollar portfolio afterclass to building a next-generation trading broker.
Bulynin’s path to industry thought leadership began in 2005 with a MetaTrader 3 account and a focus on the notoriously volatile GBP/JPY pair. Through self-taught MQL programming and relentless market analysis, he evolved from a retail trader to an institutional-level portfolio manager, eventually overseeing multi-million dollar trading operations. His career trajectory saw him rise from a junior dealer to executive director, reflecting a rare combination of trading expertise and strategic leadership.
In 2018, he spearheaded the development of a full-scale margin trading infrastructure for crypto exchange Cryptology — at a time when leveraged digital asset trading was still in its infancy. That same year marked a shift in his professional focus toward senior leadership, with Bulynin primarily serving as an Executive Director across regulated brokerage firms.
Having worked within the Cyprus regulatory environment since 2014, he has helped launch multiple brokers from the ground — navigating compliance, licensing, and product development. His expertise spans both CFD and crypto markets, having held senior roles including Head of Trading at major brokers. He has also served as a non-executive director on the boards of several regulated entities, contributing to strategic oversight and governance.
“The transition from trader to fintech founder isn’t just about understanding markets – it’s about understanding the fundamental flaws in how the industry serves traders,” Bulynin explained during his moderation. “When you’ve personally experienced the frustrations of slow execution, hidden fees, and poor customer service, you build solutions differently.”
During the panel discussion, Bulynin shared three critical insights that emerged from Versus Trade’s development:
1. Technical Excellence Isn’t Optional “We’ve seen too many fintech startups fail because they prioritized marketing over infrastructure. Versus Trade, is investing in safety and stability from day one – because traders remember the one time your platform failed more than a hundred times it worked perfectly.”
2. Industry Experience Accelerates Everything “I have shared all my experience of 20 years in trading to the Versus Trade’s team with a single idea in my mind – to avoid the common mistakes that sink new brokers. We knew where the real pain points were – not just what traders say they want, but what they actually need.”
3. Partnerships Define Success “Building a fintech isn’t just about your technology – it’s about your ecosystem. For example Versus Trade chose premium partners like Sumsub for KYC because client trust isn’t negotiable, even when cheaper alternatives exist.”
Versus Trade brought its distinctive approach to CFD trading through innovative asset-versus-asset instruments. The platform’s unique “Versus Pairs” allow traders to position themselves in comparative market narratives – such as digital assets against traditional investments (Bitcoin vs Gold), or regional market dynamics like Eastern versus Western economies (Amazon vs Alibaba).
The company has ambitious development plans ahead, including significant product enhancements, expanded partnership opportunities, and the introduction of additional versus pairs across various asset classes. These initiatives aim to strengthen the broker’s core offering while providing traders with more diverse opportunities to engage with cross-market themes and relative performance dynamics.
The IFX Expo International in Limassol, Cyprus, featured numerous engaging discussions across the fintech landscape. Bulynin’s panel on fintech development drew a positive audience response, with participants appreciating the practical insights shared during the session. The conference provided valuable networking opportunities and showcased various innovations shaping the trading industry’s future.
The discussion highlighted how successful fintech platforms require understanding both market mechanics and trader needs. Bulynin emphasized the importance of building solutions that address real trading challenges rather than following theoretical approaches that may not work in practice.
Speaking Opportunities: For interviews with Vitalii Bulynin about fintech development, trading industry trends, or Versus Trade’s innovations, contact: [email protected]
