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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Kalshi Alternative 2026: Why PolyGram Beats CFTC-Regulated Markets
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2 May 2026UFC prediction market 2026
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Prediction Markets vs Spread Betting UK 2026: Which Is Better?
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Polymarket Alternative 2026: Top 5 Platforms Compared
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Polymarket in German: English Guide for German Speakers
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Polymarket Minimum Deposit UK: How Much Do You Need? 2026
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Can You Use a Debit Card on Polymarket? UK Guide 2026
10 June 2026
Polymarket Bank Transfer: UK Guide to Fiat Deposits 2026
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Euro 2026 Prediction Markets: Trade Football Odds Online
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How to Make Money on Prediction Markets: 2026 Strategy Guide
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