MetaMask goes native with Bitcoin — and more chains are coming
MetaMask has officially added native Bitcoin support, announcing the rollout on social media Monday — roughly ten months after first teasing the capability in February. Bitcoin now joins the wallet’s roster alongside Ethereum and the non-EVM networks MetaMask added this year: Solana (May), Sei (August) and Monad (November).
What it does
- Users can now buy BTC, swap into BTC, and send and receive Bitcoin directly in MetaMask.
- MetaMask says Bitcoin transactions “will appear in your asset list once confirmed,” and warns that Bitcoin confirmations are typically slower than transactions on EVM or Solana networks.
- To encourage adoption, swaps into BTC will earn MetaMask reward points.
Why it matters
Prior to this update, MetaMask users who wanted BTC exposure typically relied on wrapped versions of the asset that live on other chains. Native support provides a more direct way to hold and move Bitcoin from within MetaMask’s non-custodial interface, simplifying the user experience and reducing dependence on wrapped-token workflows.
A long time coming
MetaMask first discussed the BTC integration in February; company co-founder Dan Finlay had previously suggested a Q3 2025 target, so the feature arrived later than that initial estimate. MetaMask calls Bitcoin support “the latest step in our multichain expansion” and has signalled that additional networks will be added in 2026.
What to watch
Expect attention on user adoption, how the wallet handles Bitcoin’s UTXO model alongside account-based chains, and whether further integrations accelerate MetaMask’s position as a cross-chain hub. For now, native BTC inside one of the crypto world’s most widely used wallets is a notable step toward broader multichain convenience for retail users.
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