Crypto price today: Bitcoin holds above $118,000 as Altcoins rally; Ethereum surges nearly 9%

Bitcoin stayed firm above $118,000 amid profit-taking, while altcoins led gains—Ethereum surged nearly 9%, Solana jumped 5.6%, and Dogecoin rose 7%. Analysts see bullish momentum in alts and expect Bitcoin to consolidate before testing $120,000 again.