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

World’s iconic companies founded the year you were born: 1960-2000
World’s iconic companies founded in your birth year
Explore how some of the world’s most recognisable companies were founded and evolved over time. From early founders’ stories to modern developments.
09:22, 18 November 2025
How to short sell? A quick guide to short trading
How to short sell – a guide to short trading
This article explains what short selling is, explores different short selling strategies, outlines how CFD short selling works, and highlights the potential risks and benefits of this technique.
08:06, 18 November 2025