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
Best Prediction Markets 2025: Full Platform Comparison
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How AI Is Changing Prediction Markets in 2026
1 May 2026AI prediction markets
How to Make Money with Prediction Markets in 2026: A Realistic Guide
1 May 2026how to make money prediction markets
PolyGram vs Polymarket: Which Platform Is Better in 2026?
1 May 2026polygram vs polymarket
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
Manifold Markets Alternative 2026: Why PolyGram Offers Real Money Trading
1 May 2026manifold markets alternative
NBA 2026 Finals Prediction Markets: Championship Odds & Playoff Guide
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Prediction Markets: Winner Odds, Group Stage & More
1 May 2026FIFA World Cup 2026 prediction market
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Formula 1 2026 Prediction Markets: Championship Odds, Race Winners & Constructor Title
2 May 2026formula 1 prediction market 2026
Oscars 2027 Prediction Markets: Best Picture, Director & Actor Odds
2 May 2026Oscars prediction market 2027
Copy Trading on Prediction Markets: Follow Top Forecasters in 2026
2 May 2026prediction market copy trading
Is Polymarket Legit? Safety, Security & Legitimacy in 2026
2 May 2026is polymarket legit
Augur Alternative 2026: Why PolyGram Beats Decentralized Prediction Markets
2 May 2026augur alternative 2026
US Open Tennis 2026 Prediction Markets: Men's & Women's Champion Odds
2 May 2026US Open tennis prediction market 2026
How to Spot Value in Prediction Markets: 5 Signs a Market Is Mispriced
2 May 2026mispriced prediction market value
NHL Stanley Cup 2026 Prediction Markets: Championship Odds & Playoff Guide
2 May 2026NHL Stanley Cup prediction market 2026
Prediction Market Psychology: 7 Cognitive Biases That Cost You Money
2 May 2026prediction market psychology biases
Polymarket Tutorial 2026: Step-by-Step Guide for Complete Beginners
2 May 2026polymarket tutorial 2026
Esports Prediction Markets 2026: LoL, CS2, Valorant & Major Tournament Odds
2 May 2026esports prediction market 2026
Olympics & Athletics Prediction Markets 2026-2028: Track, Field & Medal Odds
2 May 2026olympics prediction market 2028
Polymarket vs Betfair 2026: Which Exchange Is Better for Sports Traders?
2 May 2026polymarket vs betfair
XRP & Ripple Prediction Markets 2026: SEC Case, Price Targets & ODL Markets
2 May 2026XRP prediction market 2026
ATP & WTA Rankings Prediction Markets 2026: Year-End Leaderboard Odds
2 May 2026ATP rankings prediction market 2026
NFL Draft 2026 Prediction Markets: No. 1 Pick, Team Selections & Prospect Odds
2 May 2026NFL Draft prediction market 2026
DeFi Prediction Markets 2026: Total Value Locked, Aave, Uniswap & Protocol Milestones
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Rugby World Cup 2027 Prediction Markets: Early Odds & Southern Hemisphere Dominance
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Winter Sports Prediction Markets 2026: Skiing, Snowboarding & Ice Sports
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Using the Polymarket Data API: Real-Time Prediction Market Data for Developers
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