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

Wildflowers growing near oil pumpjacks in California
Top 20 global oil stocks by market capitalisation in 2025
Oil remains a cornerstone of the global energy system, shaping economies, trade flows and industrial growth. Even as renewable alternatives expand and policy targets evolve, major producers continue to hold a central place in global supply chains and investment portfolios.
10:00, 2 December 2025
a chart showing two lines on a stock chart of the S&P 500 and gold
S&P 500-to-gold ratio: what it means and where it might go
The S&P 500-to-gold ratio provides a clear way to compare the performance of US equities with gold. By tracking how many ounces of gold are required to equal the value of the S&P 500 index, the ratio helps illustrate shifts in investor sentiment and the balance between risk and caution.
09:04, 2 December 2025