Crypto wallet giant MetaMask has announced the integration of native Bitcoin (BTC) support, ten months after it was first teased. This move significantly expands MetaMask's capabilities beyond its original focus on Ethereum and EVM-compatible networks.
Key Details of the Integration:
- New Capabilities: Users can now buy, swap to, send, and receive BTC directly within their MetaMask wallet.
- Asset List: Confirmed Bitcoin transactions will appear in the user's asset list.
- Performance Note: MetaMask cautioned users that Bitcoin transactions are generally slower than those on EVM or Solana networks.
- Incentive: Swaps into BTC will earn users MetaMask reward points.
- Previous Limitation: Prior to this update, users could only gain BTC exposure through wrapped versions of the asset.
MetaMask's Multichain Growth:
The addition of Bitcoin marks the latest step in MetaMask's shift toward becoming a truly multichain wallet. This expansion began earlier this year with the addition of:
- Solana (May)
- Sei (August)
- Monad (November)
MetaMask has hinted that it will be rolling out support for more networks in 2026.
December 2025, Cryptoniteuae