MetaMask Adds Native Bitcoin Support, Expanding Its Multichain Wallet Strategy

Users Can Now Buy, Swap, Send, and Receive Bitcoin Directly in MetaMask

MetaMask has officially rolled out native Bitcoin supporttmarking a major milestone in its transition from an Ethereum-centric wallet to a fully multichain crypto wallet. After teasing the feature nearly ten months ago, users can now interact with Bitcoin directly inside MetaMask without relying on wrapped assets.

With the update, users can buy swap send, and receive Bitcoin within the MetaMask interface. Once a transaction is confirmed, Bitcoin balances appear directly in the asset list. MetaMask notes that Bitcoin transactions are generally slower compared to EVM-based or Solana networks due to Bitcoin’s block confirmation times.

To encourage adoption, MetaMask is offering reward points for swaps into Bitcoin, adding an incentive layer for users exploring BTC within the wallet.

Before this update, exposure to Bitcoin on MetaMask was limited to wrapped BTC tokens operating on other blockchains. Native support removes that dependency, allowing users to interact with Bitcoin on its original blockchain.

Originally built for Ethereum and EVM compatible networks, MetaMask has expanded aggressively throughout 2025. The wallet added Solana support in May, followed by Sei in August and Monad in November. According to the company, more blockchain integrations are planned for 2026, signaling a long-term commitment to multichain functionality.

The addition of Bitcoin represents a critical step in MetaMask’s evolution, positioning it as a unified wallet for multiple major blockchains and broadening its appeal beyond the Ethereum ecosystem.

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