Key Takeaways
- Metamask adds native Bitcoin support, allowing users to buy, sell, hold, and manage BTC.
- In 2025, MetaMask aggressively expanded to assets beyond Ethereum, paving the way for multichain support.
- The latest Bitcoin native support is now available with the latest updated version.
Self-custodial, decentralized wallet MetaMask has officially added native support for Bitcoin, marking a major step in its transition to a multi-chain wallet.
The integration enables users to hold, buy, send, receive, swap, and manage BTC directly within the MetaMask wallet, eliminating the need for wrapped tokens (such as WBTC) or third-party bridges for basic operations.
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Metamask Users Can Now Manage Bitcoin
MetaMask users can now manage Bitcoin alongside assets from other supported chains, such as Ethereum, Solana, Monachain, and Sei, all in a single interface using multi-chain accounts.
When users update to the latest version of MetaMask, whether it’s the Extension or Mobile, and create or use a multichain account, a native Bitcoin address is automatically generated using the Native SegWit derivation path.
Currently, Metamask Bitcoin support is limited to native SegWit addresses; however, developers plan to add Taproot support in a future update.
Users can now import an existing Bitcoin wallet using a 12- or 24-word Secret Recovery Phrase (SRP) from compatible wallets, provided that the wallet uses the native SegWit path. Private key imports for Bitcoin are not supported.
Users can send and receive BTC directly through the Bitcoin network. All the transactions appear in the user’s activity tab once confirmed.
Native support enables users to swap BTC to/from EVM tokens or Solana assets using MetaMask’s built-in Swap feature. BTC is stored securely in the user’s self-custodial MetaMask wallet, with the exact seed phrase backing all multichain addresses.
Step-by-Step Guide to Buy BTC Directly in MetaMask
To buy Bitcoin directly with fiat currency in MetaMask:
- Open the MetaMask app (Mobile or Extension) and ensure it’s updated to the latest version.
- On the home screen, tap the “Buy” button, which is usually prominently displayed.
- Select your region when prompted; this determines available payment options.
- Choose a payment method: Options may include debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, bank transfer, or other local methods (availability varies by country).
- Select Bitcoin (BTC) as the cryptocurrency and enter the amount you want to purchase in fiat or BTC equivalent.
- Review the available quotes from integrated providers, such as PayPal, Robinhood, Revolut, or others, to find competitive rates.
- Select the best quote, confirm the details, and complete the payment.
- Once processed, your BTC will appear in your wallet’s asset list (under the Bitcoin network).
- Monitor the transaction in the Activity > Transactions tab, noting that Bitcoin confirmations can take longer than on other chains.
Metamask Expands Aggressively Beyond Ethereum
In 2025, MetaMask aggressively expanded beyond Ethereum as part of its multichain strategy.
Here is a list of tokens that the self-custodial wallet has added native support for:
- Solana (SOL): Added in May 2025, enabling native management of SOL and Solana-based tokens alongside EVM assets.
- Sei: Integrated in August 2025, supporting this high-performance Layer 1 chain for faster transactions.
- Monad: Added in November 2025, bringing support for this parallelized EVM-compatible chain.
- Bitcoin (BTC): The latest addition in December 2025, as detailed above.
The series of native integrations into MetaMask allows for seamless asset management across chains without requiring wallet switching.
MetaMask has teased additional networks for 2026, aiming to become a more universal Web3 wallet. Earlier features, such as Snaps, still enable experimental support for other ecosystems, but these are now core, native additions.
