You can't coil a straight cable easily. It's done in production by winding on small diameter rollers while under tension.
I prefer straight cables because they don't snag when you pull them through the wheels. As for keeping it coiled, the best way is to coil it in your hand, then slip the end under the coil once or twice to trap it.
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