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
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Articles by Dan Mitchell
Trading the Complex Pullback
The pullback remains a valuable structure for those looking to engage with existing trends at favourable levels of risk and potential reward. Yet, in live markets, these formations rarely appear in their simplest form. Recognising the difference between the ideal and the complex pullback can help traders refine their approach and manage trades more effectively.
18 hours ago
Derivatives trading: CFDs vs equity swaps – what’s the difference?
Learn more about derivatives trading and explore the key differences between CFDs and equity swaps.
18 hours ago
4 tips on how to spot a market trend before it gets obvious
Learn how to spot a market trend and use different trend indicators to form your own CFD trading strategy.
20 hours ago
How to trade the break and retest pattern
Welcome to our guide on the break and retest pattern – a structured approach to identifying and managing breakout trades.
20 hours ago
Best AI stocks for traders in 2025
From leading innovators to emerging firms shaping new opportunities – this overview highlights key top AI companies and artificial intelligence stocks influencing global markets.
13:41, 7 November 2025
AMD stock forecast: Third-party price targets
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is quoted at $255.88 as of 4:21pm UTC on 31 October 2025, trading within an intraday range of $255.45–$263.21 USD, based on Capital.com’s platform feed.
12:05, 7 November 2025
Merck & Co stock forecast: Third-party projections
Merck (MRK) last traded at $86.98 as of 10:50am (UTC) on 29 October 2025, moving near the lower end of its intraday range between $86.81 and $88.05. Client sentiment on the Capital.com platform shows 97.62% of positions are long, while 2.38% are short, indicating a strong buyer skew.
15:02, 6 November 2025
Mastercard stock forecast: Third-party projections
Mastercard was trading at $560.48 as of 10:01am UTC on 29 October 2025, moving between $559.95 and $572.60 and remaining near the session low.
14:31, 6 November 2025
Visa stock forecast: Third-party price targets
Visa (V) last traded at $339.95 as of 9:23am UTC on 30 October 2025, marking the session low after ranging between $339.95 and $349.72 intraday on Capital.com’s quote feed.
14:25, 6 November 2025
Novartis stock forecast: Third-party projections
Novartis last traded at 98.25 CHF as of 8:54am (UTC) on 30 October 2025, hitting the session high and holding above the intraday low of 96.95 CHF.
12:40, 6 November 2025
