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

Rivian shareholders: who owns the most RIVN stock in 2025?
Rivian Automotive has attracted attention from investors worldwide since its market debut in 2021.
09:53, 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.
09:33, 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.
09:07, 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.
18:25, 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.
15:03, 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 linked to weather, freight or even cryptocurrencies. While most are used to manage risk or gain market exposure, some have developed in more specialised and unconventional ways.
14:54, 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.
14:38, 24 November 2025

Who owns the most Polygon (MATIC) crypto?
Polygon has undergone several changes since its launch, expanding from a single scaling project into a broader network that connects multiple blockchains. Its native token, POL, now sits at the centre of this ecosystem, supporting everything from validator rewards to governance participation.
14:23, 24 November 2025

Top 5 meme coins by market capitalisation in 2025
Meme coins have become a distinctive segment of the cryptocurrency market, shaped by online communities and viral trends rather than traditional fundamentals.
13:49, 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.
13:23, 24 November 2025
