MetaMask Expands Beyond Ethereum with Bitcoin Access

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MetaMask Expands Beyond Ethereum with Direct Bitcoin Access

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Key Takeaways

MetaMask now supports native Bitcoin, which enables users to buy, send, swap, and receive BTC directly without wrapped tokens;
The update marks MetaMask’s latest step in its multi-chain expansion after adding Solana, Sei, and Monad;
Bitcoin transactions appear in users’ asset lists once confirmed, though they process slower than Ethereum or Solana transfers.

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MetaMask Expands Beyond Ethereum with Direct Bitcoin Access

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The Ethereum ETH $2,951.58 -based wallet MetaMask has introduced direct support for Bitcoin BTC $87,513.67 .

The new feature, available as of December 16, allows users to buy, swap, send, and receive BTC within the application.

This update, announced on December 15, comes approximately ten months after the feature was first hinted at in February.

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Previously, users needed wrapped Bitcoin, such as WBTC, to access BTC-related functionality in MetaMask. The new system allows native transactions without relying on wrapped tokens.

MetaMask's previous roadmap had outlined an expansion, including Solana SOL $129.03 support rolling out in May, along with the backing for Sei and Monad introduced in August and November.

The Bitcoin integration now stands as the latest phase of this multi-chain push.

According to MetaMask's announcement, any Bitcoin transaction executed in the wallet will appear in the user's asset list once confirmed. The company also noted that Bitcoin network transactions take longer compared to those on Ethereum-compatible or Solana chains.

MetaMask indicated that this extension beyond Ethereum aligns with its ongoing strategy, with more blockchain networks expected to be added in 2026.

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