Joel Hugentobler

Analyst, Cryptocurrency

Joel’s research focuses on the development of digital assets and cryptocurrency as a new asset class. His areas of interest include the adoption of cryptocurrency and digital assets in investment and wealth management strategies. Joel helps clients make sense of the growth of cryptocurrency and digital asset markets.

Prior to joining Javelin, Joel worked as a DeFi analyst and trader at Imperial Asset Management. He has worked in the mortgage industry and in traditional financial markets as a stockbroker. Joel graduated from the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He has grown passionate about the digital asset space since he first got involved in 2016.

Latest Insights

November, 2025
Javelin Report
2026 Digital Assets & Crypto Trends

A shift in regulation has helped move digital assets from the edges of the mainstream financial world to a place in the spotlight. Now, the deep work begins: not only rethinking th...

September, 2025
Javelin Report
Stablecoin-Focused Networks: Another Step Toward the Mainstream

The new Layer 1 networks being developed by Stripe and Circle, focused on stablecoins, will become the backbone of a faster and more cost-effective payment economy. To this point, ...

August, 2025
Javelin Report
Stablecoins vs. Tokenized Deposits

Stablecoins and tokenized deposits are redefining how banks participate in digital money. Much of the current discussion centers on which of these instruments banks should emphasiz...

Events

August, 2023
We will explore CBDCs, discuss the global state of digital currencies, and consider the potential be...

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