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Vladimir Shepelev

Vladimir Shepelev

Spot & Futures Strategist · EVEDEX Academy

Active trader with a decade in spot and derivatives markets. Writes on risk management, leverage, and execution strategy for both retail and professional audiences.

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Traders comparing capital structures across trading models

Prop Trading vs Hedge Fund: Whose Capital Is at Risk

A prop firm trades its own capital and keeps the profit; a hedge fund invests outside money for management and performance fees. Key differences.

Vladimir Shepelev

Vladimir Shepelev

September 21, 2026
6 minutes
Trader reviewing a payout and withdrawal statement on a desk

Prop Firm Payout Rules: What Gets Paid and When

A prop firm payout is the profit share released once the firm's rules are met. Minimum days, consistency rules, first-payout caps and the alternatives.

Vladimir Shepelev

Vladimir Shepelev

September 21, 2026
6 minutes
Trading charts comparison

Perpetuals vs Futures: How the Two Contracts Differ in 2026

Perpetuals vs futures explained: expiry, funding, rollover and where each contract trades in 2026, with CoinGecko data and a one-year cost example.

Vladimir Shepelev

Vladimir Shepelev

March 10, 2026
9 minutes
Trading chart interface

Perpetual Swaps vs Futures: Funding vs Basis, With Real Rates

Perpetual swaps vs futures: how funding and basis price time, with September 2026 Binance, OKX and Deribit rates and a $50,000 BTC cost example.

Vladimir Shepelev

Vladimir Shepelev

February 28, 2026
9 minutes
Trading chart leverage

Perpetual Swaps Crypto: How Futures Without Expiry Work

Perpetual swaps crypto contracts let you trade leveraged positions without expiry dates. Learn how funding rates, margin, and mark price keep these futures aligned with spot markets.

Vladimir Shepelev

Vladimir Shepelev

March 7, 2026
8 minutes
Trading chart leverage

Perpetual Swap Contract: How Traders Access Leverage Without Expiry

Learn how perpetual swap contracts let you trade crypto with leverage and no expiration date. Discover funding rates, margin mechanics, and risk factors.

Vladimir Shepelev

Vladimir Shepelev

June 16, 2026
8 minutes
trading dashboard interface

Perpetual Swap: How Crypto's Most Liquid Derivative Works

A perpetual swap lets you trade crypto with leverage without an expiry date. Learn how funding rates, margin requirements, and risk controls shape every position.

Vladimir Shepelev

Vladimir Shepelev

April 13, 2026
8 minutes
Futures trading chart

Perpetual Futures vs Standard Futures: 4 Trader Scenarios

Perpetual futures vs standard futures in four trades: a 3-day swing, a 100-day hedge, a 150-day trend and a weekend position, priced with September 2026 data.

Vladimir Shepelev

Vladimir Shepelev

February 7, 2026
9 minutes
trading chart comparison

Perpetual Futures vs Spot: Costs, Leverage and Risk Compared

Perpetual futures vs spot: ownership, leverage, funding and liquidation compared, with a worked $2,000 BTC example and EVEDEX contract terms for 2026.

Vladimir Shepelev

Vladimir Shepelev

March 31, 2026
10 minutes
Trading chart leverage

Perpetual Futures Contracts: How They Work and Why Traders Use Them

Learn how perpetual futures contracts enable unlimited leverage and 24/7 crypto trading without expiry dates. Discover funding rates, liquidation mechanics, and key risk factors.

Vladimir Shepelev

Vladimir Shepelev

May 6, 2026
8 minutes
Crypto trading interface

Perpetual Contracts Crypto: How They Work and Why Traders Use Them

Perpetual contracts crypto explained: how funding rates, leverage, and no expiry dates create continuous trading opportunities. Learn the mechanics that matter.

Vladimir Shepelev

Vladimir Shepelev

June 3, 2026
8 minutes
Crypto futures trading

Perpetual Contracts: How Crypto Futures Work Without Expiration

Perpetual contracts let traders hold leveraged positions indefinitely with no settlement date. Learn how funding rates balance the market.

Vladimir Shepelev

Vladimir Shepelev

June 7, 2026
8 minutes