Ethereum Classic (CRYPTO: ETC) and Bitcoin Gold (CRYPTO: BTG) emerging as top gainers as the global cryptocurrency market cap rose 2.93% to $1.46 trillion. What Happened: The two top cryptocurrencies by market capitalization — Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) — were up 3.26% and 2.76% at $36,017.37 and 2,183.43 respectively over 24 hours. BTC and ETH rose 6.95% and 13.18% over a seven-day trailing period. However, the top gainers were cryptocurrencies that emerged after hard forks of both BTC and ETH blockchains. ETC traded 37.93% higher at $61.25 over 24 hours, while BTG traded 25.02% higher at $53.86 in the same period. ETC and BTG have shot up 65.33% and 57.43% over a week, respectively. See Also: