The cryptocurrency market has taken a beating to start out August but it seems the market has made a shift this week. Currently, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading just under $6,400 and Ethereum (ETH), one of the top altcoin gainers today, is just below $300.

Let’s take a closer look at Ethereum Classic (ETC) and Populous (PPT), as they are top altcoin gainers on the market today.

Top Altcoin Gainers: Ethereum Classic (ETC)

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— Ethereum Classic (@eth_classic) ...