MetaMask Adds Native Bitcoin Support, Signals Bigger Multichain Plans
MetaMask has taken a major step beyond its Ethereum roots by adding native support for Bitcoin. The update marks a meaningful shift for the popular crypto wallet, which has long been closely associated with Ethereum and EVM-based networks.
Key Takeaways:
MetaMask now supports native Bitcoin, allowing users to buy, swap, send, and receive BTC directly from the wallet.
The update removes the need for wrapped Bitcoin, reducing reliance on intermediaries and smart contract risk.
The move highlights MetaMask’s transition into a fully multichain wallet.
More blockchain integrations are planned as part of this broader expansion.
The rollout was announced on social media on Monday, nearly ten months after MetaMask first hinted at Bitcoin support earlier this year.
Bitcoin Now Lives Inside MetaMask
With the update, Bitcoin joins Ethereum, Solana, Monad, and Sei as a natively supported asset. Users can now hold and transact BTC directly within MetaMask, with confirmed transactions automatically appearing in their asset list.
MetaMask said users can buy Bitcoin, swap other tokens into BTC, and send or receive funds without leaving the app. The company also noted that Bitcoin transactions may take longer to settle compared to EVM-based chains or Solana, reflecting Bitcoin’s underlying network design.
To encourage early use, MetaMask is offering reward points to users who swap into Bitcoin through the wallet.
A Move Away From Wrapped Bitcoin
Until now, Bitcoin exposure on MetaMask was limited to wrapped versions of BTC. Those tokens rely on third-party custodians and smart contracts, adding extra layers of risk.
The new native integration removes that dependency. MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay first discussed the feature in February, suggesting at the time that it could launch in the second half of 2025.
Part of a Bigger Multichain Strategy
Bitcoin support is the latest step in MetaMask’s broader effort to reposition itself as a multichain wallet rather than an Ethereum-only tool.
That shift began in May with support for Solana, followed by integrations with Sei in August and Monad in November. While MetaMask has not shared full details, the company has confirmed that additional blockchain integrations are planned for 2026.
“Bitcoin support marks the latest step in our multichain expansion,” MetaMask said in a statement.
MetaMask Expands Into Prediction Markets
Alongside its multichain push, MetaMask is also moving into prediction markets through a new integration with Polymarket. The feature allows users to trade on real-world event outcomes directly from their MetaMask wallets.
The integration includes one-tap funding from any EVM-compatible chain and rewards users with MetaMask points for each prediction placed. The partnership gives Polymarket a new on-ramp as the platform continues to grow, particularly following increased activity during the 2024 US election cycle.
Polymarket’s expansion has been supported by a more favorable regulatory environment and renewed access to US users. The platform is reportedly exploring a valuation of up to $15 billion following a strategic investment from Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange.
MetaMask is also preparing to roll out a native MASK token as parent company Consensys moves closer to a potential IPO.
Meanwhile, Polymarket has drawn attention for plans to build an internal market-making team that would trade against its own users—a model already used by rival Kalshi and one that has attracted regulatory scrutiny and criticism.
