MetaMask is pleased to announce that Bitcoin (BTC) is now being supported on the platform. According to the update, this means users are able to trade and manage BTC alongside other crypto-assets such as Ethereum, Solana, Monad, and Sei assets, all inside their MetaMask wallet.
With an update to the latest version of MetaMask, a Bitcoin (BTC) address will automatically be generated for users within the multichain accounts.
MetaMask currently supports the “native SegWit derivation path and support for Taproot will be added soon.”
Here’s what users can do with Bitcoin on MetaMask:
- Buy Bitcoin (BTC): Tap the Buy button on your home screen to purchase BTC with local currency or payment methods. Payment availability options vary by region, and include: a debit card, credit card, Apple Pay, PayPal or bank account.
- Swap to BTC: Use MetaMask’s built in Swap feature to move funds from EVM networks or Solana to Bitcoin.
- Send & receive BTC: Copy your Bitcoin address, located under your account name, to receive BTC from exchanges like Binance or Coinbase, or to transfer assets from another wallet.
Any Bitcoin transactions users make will then appear in their asset list once it has been confirmed. As noted in a blog post by MetaMask, Bitcoin transactions are typically slower than those on EVM or Solana networks.
Bitcoin support marks the latest step in their multichain expansion, following the launch of Monad and Sei earlier “with more networks to come in 2026.”
Adding support for Bitcoin makes sense considering it is by far the largest of all crypto-assets in terms of market cap and overall adoption. In the coming years, larger entities like major financial institutions will also be engaging more actively in the web3 and DeFi space. To accommodate a diverse group of users, the crypto ecosystem needs to continue making improvements to its existing tech stack and line of products.
Self-custodial solutions and digital wallets supported by MetaMask and other service providers must also prioritize high levels of security and more frictionless user experiences. Apps must become even more seamless and intuitive if they want to appeal to an audience that expects quick interactions without a lot of hassle.