Bitcoin Slides to $72,800 as Trump Says He "Saved" Crypto; ETH Breaks Below $2,000

Bitcoin fell 3.2% to $72,800 on May 28, 2026, while Ethereum dropped more than 4.4% to $1,975, as broader crypto markets sank nearly 3% with over $80 billion erased. In the past 24 hours, about 165,000 traders were liquidated for $928 million, with 93% tied to long positions. Risk sentiment also weakened after reports of renewed US military strikes on Iran late Wednesday.