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

Roundabout with traffic signs in the city of Heraklion in Greece near the port. It shows the solution for traffic regulation instead of classic crossroad.
Greece housing market: inflation, demand and outlook
Greece’s housing market has entered a slower phase after several years of rapid growth. As borrowing costs rise and inflation remains elevated, activity is cooling across key regions, prompting questions about whether the market is heading for a correction or simply stabilising.
15:36, 1 December 2025
General Electric logo, emblem, symbol on the facade of General Electric Company.
General Electric shareholders – who owns the most GE stock?
General Electric’s recent transformation has reshaped one of the most recognised names in global industry. Following its three-way split, the company now operates as three independent entities – GE Aerospace, GE Vernova, and GE HealthCare Technologies.
14:44, 1 December 2025
Day Trader's Toolbox Part 3: Average True Range (ATR)
How to use the average true range (ATR) in day trading
Volatility is a feature of every market, influencing how prices move from one moment to the next. To interpret this movement more clearly, traders often rely on indicators that look beyond direction alone. One such tool is the average true range (ATR) – a straightforward and widely used measure that helps illustrate how active a market is.
13:57, 1 December 2025
Day Trader's Toolbox Part 1: Previous Day's High and Low (PDH/PDL)
Day trading: understanding previous day’s high (PDH) and low (PDL)
The previous day’s high (PDH) and previous day’s low (PDL) are simple yet valuable reference points that show where notable buying or selling activity occurred. By observing these levels, traders can gain a clearer understanding of market structure and short-term sentiment as the new trading day begins.
13:35, 1 December 2025
Physical Gold vs Paper Gold
Physical vs paper gold: understanding the price spread
Gold plays many roles in the global economy – as a traded commodity, a store of value, and a measure of confidence. Yet its price can vary depending on how it’s bought or sold.
17:21, 28 November 2025
Black and white trading chart screen
How to use the averaging down trading strategy
At first glance, the idea of buying more of something that’s falling in value might seem counterintuitive. Yet for some traders, averaging down is a way to adjust their position and manage their overall entry price when markets move unexpectedly. It’s a strategy that raises important questions about risk, timing and discipline – and whether adding to a losing trade can ever make sense in the long run.
16:13, 28 November 2025
Binder labelled dividends on a desk
Europe’s top dividend stocks for 2025 and beyond
After several years of economic adjustment, Europe’s dividend landscape continues to reflect both stability and caution. Persistent inflation, higher borrowing costs and evolving corporate priorities have influenced how companies manage and distribute shareholder returns.
13:05, 28 November 2025
Vietnam housing market
Vietnam housing market: interest rates, demand and prices
Vietnam’s housing market is undergoing a period of adjustment, influenced by shifting demand, tighter credit conditions and evolving government policy.
10:23, 28 November 2025
Rivian sign logo at headquarters in Silicon Valley.
Rivian shareholders: who owns the most RIVN stock in 2025?
Rivian Automotive has attracted attention from investors worldwide since its market debut in 2021.
10:02, 28 November 2025
Japan housing market 2025: growth, currency and risk
Japan’s housing market in 2025 presents contrasting trends. Major urban centres such as Tokyo continue to record steady growth, supported by foreign investment and a weak yen, while many regional areas face declining demand and persistent oversupply.
09:40, 28 November 2025

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