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
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How to Make Money with Prediction Markets in 2026: A Realistic Guide
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2 May 20262028 presidential election prediction market
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2 May 2026US Open tennis prediction market 2026
How to Spot Value in Prediction Markets: 5 Signs a Market Is Mispriced
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NHL Stanley Cup 2026 Prediction Markets: Championship Odds & Playoff Guide
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2 May 2026NBA MVP prediction market 2026
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2 May 2026XRP prediction market 2026
Premier League Prediction Markets 2026: Title Race, Relegation & Top Scorer
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Are Prediction Markets Gambling? Legal & Academic Perspective 2026
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