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Private
Wealth Manager
Pioneering the next
investment frontiers,

block
by block

47.18864824768518°N, 8.51413681098183°E

Our culture

Leading the way in macro cycles and crypto trends, one block at a time

Swissblock Technologies is a Private Wealth Manager. Our mission is to simplify the crypto landscape, providing actionable insights and metrics that explore the correlation between crypto-specific phenomena and global macro effects. Our dynamic team of innovators with a unique background and perspective tackles the intricate challenges of the financial world with scientific rigor and creativity.

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Science originates from philosophy,
but it is art that gives it vitality

A journey of innovation

Swissblock is spearheaded by a dynamic team of five co-founders, whose diverse backgrounds in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science have brought together a wealth of expertise in mathematics and statistics. Having first encountered Bitcoin in late 2013, our team has embarked on an exhilarating journey of exploration and discovery.

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Mastering market dynamics

Driven by a deep passion for understanding market dynamics and the structural forces that shape them, we’ve developed innovative approaches that reflect our analytical strength. Our commitment and relentless focus have kept us at the forefront of market trends, consistently delivering results.

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Our view on the crypto market

Our story

Our journey, block by block

2017
The first bubble
Built foundational infrastructure for efficient crypto trading, establishing standards in the vibrant digital currency space.
2018
Professionalizing our approach
Incorporated company, focusing on key areas to gain a competitive edge and build a resilient foundation for future markets.
2019
Scaling and risk management
Advanced to sophisticated systematic strategies, scaling performers and strengthening risk management systems.
2020
Pandemic and second bubble
Navigated pandemic markets using robust foundation and strategies, adeptly managing volatilities.
2021
Expansion of our strategies
Explored DeFi sector while broadening strategic horizons, integrating new approaches like mean reversion and trend following.
2022
The move towards cross asset trading
Elevated risk management and prepared for cross-asset management, enabling long-short positions at scale.
2023
The dawn of our next strategies
Developed a holistic cross-asset approach to capitalize on diverse global macro market environments.

Foundation blocks

Our digital pioneers

We are passionate about combining cutting edge algorithmic trading strategies with in-depth market analysis.

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Yann Allemann

Co Founder | Chairman

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Andres Pavia

Co Founder

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Marco Di Cecco

Co Founder | Head of Data Science

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Luca D'Agostino

Co Founder | CRO (Chief Research Officer)

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Jan Happel

Co Founder

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Yann Allemann

Co Founder | Chairman

Yann Allemann, with academic credentials in mechanical engineering and economics from the Georgia Institute of Technology, transitioned from a structural engineer role at Ferrari to exploring the financial sector. Born in Brazil and lived in various South American countries, Yann observed the challenges of inflation and financial instability firsthand. His interest in economic systems grew stronger with the rise of Bitcoin which ultimately led him to co-establish Swissblock. With his diverse background, Yann offers a fresh perspective on both engineering and financial ecosystems.

Andres Pavia

Co Founder

Andy Pavia has academic credentials in computer science and financial systems from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He started his career at Microsoft and moved into the world of startups and finance. He has served in multiple boards and acted as a c-level executive. Andy’s passion lies in technology and harnessing blockchain’s potential to promote global economic inclusion by creating a more extendible and composable financial system where rule sets can be enacted through smart contract that can reduce bias towards users around the world.

Marco Di Cecco

Co Founder | Head of Data Science

Marco Di Cecco is Co-Founder and Head of Data Science of Swissblock Technologies. He earned a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering at Bologna University, and a Master Degree in Vehicle Engineering at Modena and Reggio Emilia University. After 10 years in Ferrari Formula 1 team, first as Structural Engineer and later as Vehicle Dynamicist, he moved into the digital finance space to apply complex models to fintech data.

Luca D'Agostino

Co Founder | CRO (Chief Research Officer)

After an engineering university path in Italy, Luca transitioned from a PhD focused on advanced optimization techniques into a structural and innovation engineer role at Ferrari. Passionate about new technologies, Luca developed an early interest in blockchains and cryptocurrencies and became co-founder of Swissblock. The evolving niche experience and interest in financial sector challenges led to his commitment. Luca brings a firm belief in a growth mindset and an eclectic view on future challenges.

Jan Happel

Co Founder

Jan Happel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Glassnode and Founder of ACCOINTING.com and Swissblock Technologies. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and earned a Bachelor of Science - BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.

How we work

Advanced methodologies
that allow for in-depth insights
into the digital asset space.

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Grow team

We recruited the best talent in the world to build our vision and grow the team to 30+

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Consolidate data

Aggregate all diverse data sources to consolidate our competitive edge, DeFi, L1s, NFT, Metaverse.

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Improve market framework

Our team continuously iterates on our Market cycles framework.

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Develop new strategies

Develop new strategies that come of our market leading research.

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Expand asset expertise

Continuous building out expertise in other asset classes to provide the most comprehensive cross market views.

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We're looking for driven, curious
experts ready to make an impact.

Join us and embark on a challenging journey, building a diverse yet cohesive group of talented and dedicated people with scientific, mathematical and algorithmic backgrounds.

Join the team