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 Does Polymarket Work? Complete Beginner's Guide
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Prediction Market API: Build Your Own Trading Bot
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Best Polymarket Alternatives in 2026: Full Comparison
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How AI Is Changing Prediction Markets in 2026
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What Is a Prediction Market? The Complete 2026 Guide
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Prediction Markets for UK Traders 2026: Legal Status, Best Platforms & How to Start
1 May 2026prediction markets UK
Prediction Market Liquidity: Why It Matters and How to Find Deep Markets
1 May 2026prediction market liquidity
Prediction Market APIs for Developers: Access Live Market Data & Order Books
1 May 2026prediction market API
Polygon & USDC in Prediction Markets: Fast, Cheap, and Reliable Settlement
1 May 2026polygon USDC prediction market
How to Withdraw from Prediction Markets: Cashing Out Your USDC Winnings
1 May 2026prediction market withdrawal
Information Markets vs Prediction Markets: How Forecasting Aggregates Knowledge
1 May 2026information markets prediction markets
PolyGram Sign Up Guide 2026: Start Trading Prediction Markets in 60 Seconds
1 May 2026polymarket signup guide
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1 May 2026SEC crypto prediction market
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US Senate & House 2026 Midterm Prediction Markets: Control Odds Explained
2 May 2026US House Senate 2026 prediction
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2 May 2026gold price prediction market 2026
Cricket Prediction Markets 2026: ICC Events, Ashes & T20 World Cup Odds
2 May 2026cricket prediction market 2026
Real Estate Prediction Markets 2026: US Housing Prices & Market Crash Odds
2 May 2026real estate prediction market 2026
Science & Technology Prediction Markets 2026: Space, AI & Biotech Milestones
2 May 2026science technology prediction market 2026
World Series 2026 Prediction Markets: MLB Championship & Playoff Odds
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Prediction Markets on Your Phone: PolyGram Telegram Mini App Full Review
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Sports Trading vs Prediction Markets: Which Is Better for Professional Traders?
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What Is a Prediction Market? Visual Guide with Real Examples
2 May 2026what is a prediction market explained
ATP & WTA Rankings Prediction Markets 2026: Year-End Leaderboard Odds
2 May 2026ATP rankings prediction market 2026
DeFi Prediction Markets 2026: Total Value Locked, Aave, Uniswap & Protocol Milestones
2 May 2026DeFi prediction market 2026
Political Prediction Market Strategy: How to Trade Elections & Policy Markets
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