About the author
James Carlton is a crypto analyst at PolyGram with a focus on on-chain data. His background is in DeFi research, where he has written on liquidity analytics, stablecoin flows, and cross-chain arbitrage.
At PolyGram, James focuses on USDC volume on Polygon, Polymarket's conditional-token framework, and how crypto market sentiment transmits into prediction-market quotes. His work combines on-chain signals (whale wallets, funding rates, spot-ETF flows) with live order-book data.
James holds an MSc in Quantitative Finance and publishes regularly on BTC and ETH price targets, crypto regulation, and the increasing convergence of DeFi and prediction markets.
Areas of expertise
On-Chain AnalyticsDeFiUSDCPolygonBitcoinEthereumConditional Tokens
Recent articles by James Carlton
How to Use PolyGram: Getting Started Guide for 2026
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Best Prediction Markets in 2026: Platform Comparison
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Hedging Strategies Using Prediction Markets
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Crypto Futures vs Prediction Markets: Key Differences
1 May 2026crypto futures vs prediction markets
Prediction Market Taxes: What You Need to Know
1 May 2026prediction market taxes
10 Common Prediction Market Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
1 May 2026prediction market mistakes
US Senate 2026: Prediction Market Odds by State
1 May 2026US Senate prediction market 2026
DeFi Prediction Markets: Decentralized Forecasting in 2026
1 May 2026DeFi prediction markets
Building a Prediction Market Portfolio: Diversification Guide
1 May 2026prediction market portfolio
What Is a Prediction Market? The Complete 2026 Guide
1 May 2026what is a prediction market
Best Prediction Market Platforms in 2026: Ranked and Reviewed
1 May 2026best prediction markets 2026
Decentralized Prediction Markets: How On-Chain Forecasting Works in 2026
1 May 2026decentralized prediction market
Polymarket Review 2026: Is It Still the Best Prediction Market Platform?
1 May 2026polymarket review 2026
Best Sports Prediction Market App 2026: Trade NFL, NBA, Soccer & More
1 May 2026sports prediction market app
Prediction Markets for UK Traders 2026: Legal Status, Best Platforms & How to Start
1 May 2026prediction markets UK
Manifold Markets Alternative 2026: Why PolyGram Offers Real Money Trading
1 May 2026manifold markets alternative
Trump 2028 Prediction Market: Why He Can't Run & What Markets Are Active
1 May 2026trump 2028 prediction market
SEC Crypto Ruling Prediction Markets: Bitcoin ETF, Ethereum Status & More
1 May 2026SEC crypto prediction market
Prediction Markets UK 2026: PolyGram as the Best Polymarket UK Alternative
1 May 2026polymarket UK
Boxing Prediction Markets 2026: Undisputed Champions & Title Fight Odds
1 May 2026boxing prediction market 2026
Tennis Prediction Markets 2026: Grand Slam Odds, ATP & WTA Markets
2 May 2026tennis prediction market 2026
UFC & MMA Prediction Markets 2026: Fight Odds, Belt Markets & Method of Victory
2 May 2026UFC prediction market 2026
Ethereum ETF Prediction Markets 2026: Staking, AUM & What Comes Next
2 May 2026ethereum ETF prediction market
Prediction Market Glossary 2026: 50 Key Terms Every Trader Should Know
2 May 2026prediction market glossary
10 Prediction Market Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Avoid Them)
2 May 2026prediction market beginner mistakes
Cricket Prediction Markets 2026: ICC Events, Ashes & T20 World Cup Odds
2 May 2026cricket prediction market 2026
Oscars 2027 Prediction Markets: Best Picture, Director & Actor Odds
2 May 2026Oscars prediction market 2027
Is Polymarket Legit? Safety, Security & Legitimacy in 2026
2 May 2026is polymarket legit
US Open Tennis 2026 Prediction Markets: Men's & Women's Champion Odds
2 May 2026US Open tennis prediction market 2026
Climate & Environment Prediction Markets 2026: CO2, Temperature & Policy Odds
2 May 2026climate prediction market 2026
The Prediction Market Weekly Routine: How Profitable Traders Spend 5 Hours/Week
2 May 2026prediction market weekly routine
Bitcoin Halving Impact Prediction Markets: Post-Halving Price Cycle Odds
2 May 2026bitcoin halving prediction market
Olympics & Athletics Prediction Markets 2026-2028: Track, Field & Medal Odds
2 May 2026olympics prediction market 2028
Premier League Prediction Markets 2026: Title Race, Relegation & Top Scorer
2 May 2026premier league prediction market 2026
DeFi Prediction Markets 2026: Total Value Locked, Aave, Uniswap & Protocol Milestones
2 May 2026DeFi prediction market 2026
How to Deposit USDC on Polymarket/PolyGram: The Fastest 2026 Methods
2 May 2026polymarket deposit USDC 2026
NBA Finals 2026 Prediction Markets: Who Wins the Championship? Live Odds
2 May 2026NBA Finals prediction market 2026