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
US 500 forecast: US–Israel conflict, oil above $81
The US 500 tracks 500 large US-listed companies and reflects broader equity market conditions, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, oil prices above $81, and ongoing Federal Reserve policy uncertainty. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
11:17, 5 March 2026
Germany 40 forecast: US-Iran strikes, oil supply concerns
Germany 40 (DE40) reflects the performance of Germany’s leading blue-chip companies and is trading amid broader European equity weakness following reports of US and Israeli strikes on Iran and rising energy supply concerns. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
11:00, 5 March 2026
Silver price forecast: Middle East tensions, firmer US Dollar
Silver (XAG) has pulled back after a rally linked to Middle East tensions, trading within an $88-95 range as a firmer US dollar and profit-taking followed a move back above $90/oz. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
10:43, 5 March 2026
US Tech 100 forecast: Middle East tensions, futures lower
The US Tech 100 (Nasdaq 100 index) – which tracks leading non-financial companies on the Nasdaq – has edged lower as US index futures fell over 1% amid Middle East tensions and continued scrutiny of major AI-focused stocks. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
12:40, 3 March 2026
US Wall Street 30 forecast: Middle East tensions, rising VIX
US Wall Street 30 (Dow Jones Industrial Average), which tracks 30 leading US companies, trades amid heightened risk aversion as Middle East tensions lift oil and gold prices and push volatility measures such as the VIX higher. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
12:12, 3 March 2026
Ethereum price prediction: Derivatives volume and ETF flows
Ethereum is a decentralised blockchain network whose native token, ETH, is trading near $1,930 as derivatives volumes outpace spot activity and spot Ethereum ETFs report mixed flows in recent months. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
11:53, 3 March 2026
Gold price forecast: US–Israel strikes, oil supply concerns
Gold trades near multi-week highs after U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran, with safe-haven flows, firm oil prices and sizeable futures gaps shaping recent price action in bullion markets. Explore third-party Gold price targets. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
11:40, 3 March 2026
Ripple price prediction: 2025 SEC ruling impact
Ripple (XRP) is a digital asset used in cross-border payment networks, trading after a 2025 US federal court ruling clarified that retail XRP sales on public exchanges are not securities. Explore third-party XRP price targets and technical analysis.
16:01, 2 March 2026
Costco stock forecast: Upcoming Q2 2026 earnings
Costco is a US-listed wholesale retailer, with attention on its upcoming quarterly earnings and expectations for steady comparable sales and membership income growth. Explore third-party COST price targets and technical analysis.
15:50, 2 March 2026
Bitcoin price prediction: Iran tensions, Fed watch
Bitcoin trades in the mid-$60,000s after briefly nearing $68,000 following reports on Iran’s leadership, with price action also shaped by Federal Reserve expectations and spot Bitcoin ETF flows. Explore third-party BTC price targets and technical analysis.
13:29, 2 March 2026
