- MetaMask now supports native Bitcoin accounts, letting users send, receive and store BTC without plugins or wrapped tokens.
- The update enables fiat BTC purchases and swaps between Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana-based assets in one wallet.
- Initial support includes SegWit BTC addresses, with Taproot planned, expanding MetaMask’s multichain strategy.
MetaMask added native Bitcoin support through a software update released globally. The update allows users to create Bitcoin addresses, send and receive BTC, buy bitcoin with fiat and swap BTC with Ethereum and Solana-based assets. Consensys, MetaMask’s parent company, confirmed the rollout through official announcements.
The feature is available after users update to the latest MetaMask version. Once updated, the wallet automatically generates a Bitcoin address under MetaMask’s multichain account system. The integration enables direct interaction with the Bitcoin network, rather than wrapped tokens or plugin-based access.
Bitcoin Transactions Enabled Through Native Network Access
MetaMask currently supports native SegWit Bitcoin addresses. According to the announcement, support for Taproot addresses will be added later. All Bitcoin transactions occur on the Bitcoin mainnet and appear in the wallet once confirmed.
However, MetaMask cautioned that Bitcoin transfers generally take longer to confirm than Ethereum or Solana transactions. Users can receive BTC from centralized exchanges such as Binance and Coinbase or transfer funds from other Bitcoin wallets.
Previously, MetaMask users accessed Bitcoin-related functionality through Snaps plugins. Those plugins included support for certain Bitcoin Layer 2 networks such as BOB. The new update removes reliance on plugins for base-layer Bitcoin activity.
Fiat Purchases, Cross-Chain Swaps and Rewards Points
MetaMask now allows users to purchase Bitcoin directly with fiat currency. Payment methods vary by region and include debit cards, credit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal and bank transfers. The wallet also supports swaps between BTC and assets on Ethereum networks or Solana.
According to MetaMask, users who swap into BTC earn MetaMask Rewards points. The rewards program was disclosed in October and includes more than $30 million in incentives tied to Linea, Consensys’ Ethereum Layer 2 network.
MetaMask and Consensys Developments
This Bitcoin rollout follows MetaMask’s earlier expansion into non-EVM networks, starting with Solana and later adding Monad and Sei in 2025. More networks are planned for 2026, according to the company.
Consensys continues work on additional products including the MetaMask Card powered by Linea and an upcoming MASK rollout. In October, Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin said development on MASK remains active, though no launch timeline has been announced.
