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
Polymarket Election Markets: Complete Trader's Guide 2025
1 April 2026Polymarket election markets
Prediction Market Strategies: How to Profit in 2026
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Polymarket Fees: Complete Breakdown for 2026
1 May 2026Polymarket fees
10 Common Prediction Market Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
1 May 2026prediction market mistakes
Will Bitcoin Hit $100K? Prediction Market Analysis
1 May 2026Bitcoin 100K prediction
Polymarket Banned Countries: Where You Can and Can't Trade
1 May 2026Polymarket banned countries
Prediction Market Signals: How Traders Read the Odds
1 May 2026prediction market signals
DeFi Prediction Markets: Decentralized Forecasting in 2026
1 May 2026DeFi prediction markets
Building a Prediction Market Portfolio: Diversification Guide
1 May 2026prediction market portfolio
How Accurate Are Prediction Markets? The Research
1 May 2026prediction market accuracy
What Is a Prediction Market? The Complete 2026 Guide
1 May 2026what is a prediction market
Prediction Markets vs Sports Betting: Key Differences & Which Wins
1 May 2026prediction market vs sports betting
Will Bitcoin Hit $100K in 2026? Prediction Market Odds Analyzed
1 May 2026will bitcoin hit 100k 2026
Prediction Markets on Telegram: How PolyGram Mini App Works in 2026
1 May 2026prediction market telegram
NBA 2026 Finals Prediction Markets: Championship Odds & Playoff Guide
1 May 2026NBA prediction markets 2026
Trump 2028 Prediction Market: Why He Can't Run & What Markets Are Active
1 May 2026trump 2028 prediction market
Information Markets vs Prediction Markets: How Forecasting Aggregates Knowledge
1 May 2026information markets prediction markets
Polymarket Alternative for US Users: Trade Prediction Markets Without a VPN
1 May 2026polymarket alternative USA
How Accurate Are Prediction Markets? Research & Evidence from 2016-2026
1 May 2026how accurate are prediction markets
Prediction Market Tax Guide 2026: US, UK, Germany & Global Overview
1 May 2026prediction market tax guide 2026
Ethereum ETF Prediction Markets 2026: Staking, AUM & What Comes Next
2 May 2026ethereum ETF prediction market
Inflation Prediction Markets 2026: CPI, PCE & Fed Target Markets
2 May 2026inflation prediction market 2026
Real Estate Prediction Markets 2026: US Housing Prices & Market Crash Odds
2 May 2026real estate prediction market 2026
Copy Trading on Prediction Markets: Follow Top Forecasters in 2026
2 May 2026prediction market copy trading
Building a Prediction Market Portfolio: Diversification & Risk Strategy 2026
2 May 2026prediction market portfolio strategy
Climate & Environment Prediction Markets 2026: CO2, Temperature & Policy Odds
2 May 2026climate prediction market 2026
World Series 2026 Prediction Markets: MLB Championship & Playoff Odds
2 May 2026World Series 2026 prediction market
French Open 2026 Prediction Markets: Roland Garros Champion Odds & Clay Analysis
2 May 2026French Open 2026 prediction market
Prediction Market Community 2026: Telegram Groups, Discord & Learning Resources
2 May 2026prediction market community 2026
Esports Prediction Markets 2026: LoL, CS2, Valorant & Major Tournament Odds
2 May 2026esports prediction market 2026
DeFi Prediction Markets 2026: Total Value Locked, Aave, Uniswap & Protocol Milestones
2 May 2026DeFi prediction market 2026
Are Prediction Markets Gambling? Legal & Academic Perspective 2026
2 May 2026are prediction markets gambling
La Liga Prediction Markets 2025/26: Real Madrid, Barcelona & Title Race Odds
2 May 2026la liga prediction market 2026
Serie A Prediction Markets 2025/26: Inter Milan, Juventus & Italian Football Odds
2 May 2026serie a prediction market 2026
Polymarket UK 2026 — Complete Guide for British Traders
24 May 2026Polymarket UK
Best Prediction Markets 2026: Full Platform Comparison
9 June 2026best prediction markets 2026
Trump Prediction Market 2026: Live Odds & Probability Tracker
9 June 2026trump prediction market 2026 odds
Polymarket Review 2026: Is It Worth Using? Pros, Cons & Verdict
9 June 2026polymarket review 2026
Champions League Prediction Markets 2026: How to Trade UCL Odds
9 June 2026champions league prediction markets 2026
Polymarket in German: English Guide for German Speakers
9 June 2026polymarket deutsch english
Polymarket Alternative 2026: Which Platform Should You Use?
9 June 2026polymarket alternative 2026
Who Will Win the Next US Election? Prediction Market Odds 2026
9 June 2026who will win us election 2026
Prediction Today: Best Market Bets for Today 2026
9 June 2026prediction today best bets
Daily Prediction Markets: How to Trade Today's Events
9 June 2026daily prediction markets
Polymarket Open Banking UK: Instant GBP Deposit Guide
10 June 2026
Euro 2026 Prediction Markets: Trade Football Odds Online
10 June 2026