Dan Mitchell

Dan is an experienced financial writer and market commentator with a background in digital assets and cryptocurrency markets. Blending macro fundamentals with technical chart work, he distils market developments into practical commentary for retail traders.

Experience

Dan began reporting on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in 2018, writing news, features, and analysis for Binance and Cointelegraph, alongside several other specialist outlets. He joined Capital.com in 2024.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Journalism, University of Winchester

Expertise

  • Digital assets
  • Cryptocurrency markets
  • Financial derivatives
  • Fundamental analysis
  • Technical analysis
  • Risk management

Social network (Twitter / Linkedin)

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Articles by Dan Mitchell

Silver price forecast: Third-party outlook
Silver price forecast: Third-party outlook
Silver plays a unique role in global markets, sitting at the intersection of industrial demand and speculative interest. Explore third-party XAG/USD forecasts and Capital.com analyst outlook.
9 hours ago
Platinum Price Forecast – Market Outlook & Future Trends
Platinum price forecast: Third-party outlook
Platinum has drawn renewed attention at the start of 2026, with prices trading at levels not seen previously and day-to-day ranges widening across recent sessions.
9 hours ago
Copper bars
Copper price forecast: Third-party outlook
Copper prices have returned to focus in early 2026 after a period of pronounced volatility, with recent moves placing the metal near levels not seen before on major exchanges.
9 hours ago
Starbucks stock split
Starbucks stock split: what it means for traders
Starbucks has carried out six forward stock splits since going public, each increasing the number of shares in circulation without altering the company’s total valuation.
08:23, 9 January 2026
CrowdStrike stock split: what it means for traders
CrowdStrike stock split: what it means for traders
CrowdStrike’s growing presence in the cybersecurity sector has drawn attention to how it manages its share structure.
18:52, 8 January 2026
MercadoLibre stock split
MercadoLibre stock split: what it means for traders
MercadoLibre’s rise from a regional marketplace to a major Latin American e-commerce and fintech operator has brought increased attention to its share structure over the years.
18:42, 8 January 2026
Meta Platforms stock split
Meta Platforms stock split: what it means for traders
Meta Platforms’ rising share price has often prompted questions about whether the company might follow other major technology firms in considering a stock split.
18:28, 8 January 2026
Visa stock split
Visa stock split: what it means for traders
Visa last completed a forward stock split in 2015, and there’s currently no indication that another split is planned. While stock splits can change the number of shares in circulation and influence how accessible a share appears, they don’t affect a company’s underlying valuation.
17:50, 8 January 2026
Metlife stock split
Metlife stock split: what it means for traders
Stock splits are relatively common among companies seeking to adjust their share price or broaden accessibility. MetLife, however, has carried out only one split since listing, and as at December 2025 there’s no indication that another is being planned. Understanding that context begins with the fundamentals.
17:13, 8 January 2026
Vinci stock forecast
Vinci stock forecast: Third-party price targets
Vinci sits at the intersection of infrastructure, construction and concession-based revenues, and its share price often moves in response to changes in these areas.
12:50, 8 January 2026