MetaMask Expands Its Offerings with Bitcoin Support After Long-Awaited Tease

Crypto wallet giant MetaMask has officially announced the addition of Bitcoin support, a feature that was first hinted at ten months ago. This move sets the stage for further blockchain integrations expected in the coming year.

Key Takeaways

Bitcoin Support Added: MetaMask now supports Bitcoin transactions, allowing users to buy, send, and exchange BTC directly within the wallet.
Earning Rewards: Users who swap to Bitcoin can earn MetaMask reward points for their transactions.
Previous Limitations: Before this integration, MetaMask users could only access Bitcoin through wrapped versions of the cryptocurrency.
Ongoing Multichain Expansion: MetaMask is transitioning from an Ethereum-centric platform to one that embraces multiple blockchain networks, including Solana, Monad, and Sei.

MetaMask adds Bitcoin support after teasing it 10 months ago

MetaMask's New Feature: Bitcoin Transactions Made Easy

MetaMask revealed the news on social media on Monday, stating that Bitcoin has officially joined the family of supported assets, which now includes Ethereum, Solana, Monad, and Sei blockchains.

“Any Bitcoin transactions you make will appear in your asset list once confirmed. Remember: Bitcoin transactions are typically slower than those on EVM or Solana networks,” MetaMask informed users.

With this enhancement, users can easily buy BTC, swap to BTC, and send and receive BTC. Additionally, MetaMask incentivizes users to utilize Bitcoin by offering reward points for swaps into BTC.

MetaMask Rewards
Source: MetaMask

Before this update, users could only engage with Bitcoin through its wrapped versions. The integration of Bitcoin was first discussed back in February, with MetaMask's Dan Finlay hinting at a potential launch in the third quarter of 2025.

Transitioning from Ethereum to a Multichain Ecosystem

Originally, MetaMask was designed to serve the Ethereum ecosystem as well as EVM-compatible networks. However, in 2025, the wallet has begun to broaden its scope significantly.

The expansion started with the integration of Solana in May, followed by Sei in August, and Monad in November. While MetaMask has remained somewhat secretive about its future plans, it has stated that more blockchain networks will be added in the upcoming year.

“Bitcoin support marks the latest step in our multichain expansion, following the launch of Monad and Sei earlier this year, with more networks to come in 2026,” MetaMask confirmed.

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