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
Is Polymarket Legal? Country-by-Country Guide 2025
1 April 2026is Polymarket legal
Polymarket vs Betfair: Which is Better for Prediction Markets?
1 April 2026Polymarket vs Betfair
Best Prediction Markets in 2026: Platform Comparison
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Is Polymarket Legal? Regulation Guide for 2026
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Prediction Market API: Build Your Own Trading Bot
28 April 2026prediction market API
Prediction Market Taxes: What You Need to Know
1 May 2026prediction market taxes
Prediction Markets for Beginners: Start Trading in 5 Minutes
1 May 2026prediction markets for beginners
Prediction Market Regulation in 2026: What's Legal Where?
1 May 2026prediction market regulation 2026
Building a Prediction Market Portfolio: Diversification Guide
1 May 2026prediction market portfolio
How AI Is Changing Prediction Markets in 2026
1 May 2026AI prediction markets
Best Prediction Market Platforms in 2026: Ranked and Reviewed
1 May 2026best prediction markets 2026
Kalshi Alternative 2026: Why PolyGram Beats CFTC-Regulated Markets
1 May 2026kalshi alternative
YES and NO Shares in Prediction Markets: What They Mean and How to Trade Them
1 May 2026yes no shares prediction market
Prediction Markets for UK Traders 2026: Legal Status, Best Platforms & How to Start
1 May 2026prediction markets UK
Trump 2028 Prediction Market: Why He Can't Run & What Markets Are Active
1 May 2026trump 2028 prediction market
How to Withdraw from Prediction Markets: Cashing Out Your USDC Winnings
1 May 2026prediction market withdrawal
Crypto Prediction Markets 2026: Bitcoin, Ethereum & Altcoin Forecasting Guide
1 May 2026crypto prediction market
Super Bowl 2027 Prediction Markets: Early Championship Odds & How to Trade
1 May 2026super bowl prediction market 2027
UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Prediction Markets: Winner Odds & Quarter-Final Guide
1 May 2026champions league prediction market 2026
Federal Reserve Rate Decision Prediction Markets: Trade FOMC Outcomes in 2026
1 May 2026federal reserve 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
AI Prediction Markets 2026: Trade GPT-5, AGI Timelines & Tech Milestones
1 May 2026AI prediction markets 2026
Ethereum ETF Prediction Markets 2026: Staking, AUM & What Comes Next
2 May 2026ethereum ETF prediction market
Building a Prediction Market Portfolio: Diversification & Risk Strategy 2026
2 May 2026prediction market portfolio strategy
Is Polymarket Legit? Safety, Security & Legitimacy in 2026
2 May 2026is polymarket legit
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
Sports Trading vs Prediction Markets: Which Is Better for Professional Traders?
2 May 2026sports trading vs prediction markets
NBA MVP Prediction Markets 2026: Jokic, Tatum, SGA & Award Season Odds
2 May 2026NBA MVP prediction market 2026
Winter Sports Prediction Markets 2026: Skiing, Snowboarding & Ice Sports
2 May 2026winter sports prediction market 2026
