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
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
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: 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 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
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
