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
Gold vs US dollar seasonality trends: what could be the best and worst months for traders?
Gold and the US dollar often move through familiar seasonal patterns shaped by macroeconomic cycles, fiscal factors and investor behaviour. These rhythms have tended to repeat over time, offering insight into how markets respond to broader global conditions.
09:14, 28 November 2025
Oil and the dollar: understanding crude and the USD’s inverse relationship
Oil and the US dollar share a long-standing, and often inverse, relationship that reflects the complex interplay between global trade, monetary policy, and commodity pricing.
18:28, 27 November 2025
Most volatile Nasdaq Stock Market-listed stocks: Chinese and SaaS shares lead the volatility index
The Nasdaq Stock Market – home to many of the world’s major technology firms – often mirrors shifts in overall market risk appetite. During periods of changing monetary policy, advances in AI development and evolving corporate earnings expectations, price movements across its key constituents tend to become more pronounced.
15:21, 27 November 2025
Derivatives trading: five unusual types you can trade
Derivatives take many forms – from well-known instruments such as futures and options to newer contracts. While most are used to manage risk or gain market exposure, some have developed in more specialised and unconventional ways.
14:41, 27 November 2025
SPY, IVV and VOO: Be careful – not all S&P 500 ETFs are the same
Many ETFs aim to mirror the performance of the S&P 500, giving traders and investors exposure to the same broad market benchmark. Yet not all S&P 500 ETFs operate in the same way. Subtle differences in structure, costs and liquidity can influence how each fund performs in practice.
14:59, 24 November 2025
easyJet shareholders: who owns the most EZJ stock in 2025?
Ownership can provide insights into a company’s direction and stability. For easyJet (EZJ), the mix of institutional investors, insiders and public shareholders provides insight into its position within Europe’s aviation market.
13:28, 24 November 2025
Is gold a good investment in 2025?
Gold has long been regarded as a store of value and a potential hedge against periods of uncertainty. In the current market landscape, it continues to draw interest from both traders and long-term investors.
12:38, 24 November 2025
Berkshire Hathaway stock split: will Warren Buffett’s successor change course?
Berkshire Hathaway has long been recognised for its disciplined approach to capital management, share structure and corporate governance. These principles have reflected Warren Buffett’s investment philosophy, which emphasises patience and long-term value creation.
12:01, 24 November 2025
Berkshire Hathaway shareholders: who owns the most BRK stock?
Berkshire Hathaway remains one of the world’s most closely followed companies, widely recognised for its long-term value investing approach.
11:41, 24 November 2025
How to trade in a bear market: CFD trading strategies
Periods of falling prices can challenge even experienced traders, yet they remain an integral part of the market cycle.
11:22, 24 November 2025
