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MetaMask has taken another major step toward becoming a truly multi-chain wallet with the launch of native Bitcoin support.
The update enables users to interact directly with the Bitcoin network from within MetaMask, according to a company announcement released Monday.
Known primarily as an Ethereum wallet, MetaMask is developed by Consensys and widely used across the crypto industry. With this move, the platform is supporting multiple blockchain ecosystems under a single interface.
Bitcoin Functionality Comes Directly to the Wallet
The new integration enables users to purchase Bitcoin with fiat currencies directly in the app and to send and receive BTC via standard on-chain transactions.
MetaMask has also introduced cross-chain asset swaps, allowing users to exchange Bitcoin for EVM-based tokens directly within the wallet. Swaps between Bitcoin and Solana-based assets are also supported.
To encourage adoption, MetaMask said users who swap into Bitcoin will earn MetaMask Rewards points.
Initial Technical Support and Future Upgrades
Initially, MetaMask’s Bitcoin support includes native SegWit addresses. The company stated that compatibility with Taproot addresses is planned for a future update.
This Bitcoin expansion builds on earlier work around non-EVM networks. MetaMask previously introduced Snap plugins to extend wallet support beyond Ethereum.
Through Snaps, users already had access to Bitcoin layer-2 networks, including BOB. The new native Bitcoin support moves beyond plugins toward deeper integration.
Part of a Wider Wave of Feature Releases
Notably, the Bitcoin launch arrives amid a busy period of product development for MetaMask. Recent updates include a Polymarket onramp and the launch of the mUSD stablecoin.
The wallet has also added in-app perpetual trading powered by Hyperliquid. Together, these features reflect MetaMask’s push to keep more activity inside the app.
At the same time, MetaMask recently unveiled a physical MetaMask Card. The card operates on Linea, an Ethereum layer-2 network developed by Consensys.
MetaMask first outlined its multi-chain roadmap earlier this year, with native Solana support serving as the initial step. At the time, the team indicated that Bitcoin integration was targeted for the third quarter.
While the release ultimately arrived in the fourth quarter, the launch fulfills that earlier commitment and further advances MetaMask’s broader multi-chain ambitions.
What Comes Next
The update also comes as Consensys prepares for a potential initial public offering. Founded in 2014, the company is positioning its flagship products for broader market relevance.
MetaMask has also signaled progress toward an upcoming $MASK rollout. In October, the wallet previewed what it described as one of the largest on-chain rewards programs to date, featuring more than $30 million in incentives tied to the Linea network.
Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin has confirmed that work on $MASK is ongoing, though the company has not yet announced a specific launch date.