MetaMask Adds Native Bitcoin Support in Multichain Push
MetaMask has rolled out native Bitcoin support, signaling a strategic shift toward becoming a fully multichain wallet and expanding its role beyond Ethereum-centric ecosystems.
MetaMask, one of the most widely used self-custodial crypto wallets, has taken a decisive step in its evolution by adding native support for Bitcoin. The update, announced on December 15, marks a significant milestone for a platform historically associated with Ethereum and EVM-compatible networks, and reinforces its ambition to serve as a unified gateway to multiple blockchains.
The Bitcoin integration arrives nearly ten months after MetaMask first hinted at the feature earlier this year. With the rollout now live, users can hold, send, receive, and swap BTC directly within MetaMask, without relying on wrapped assets or third-party custodians. The move reflects growing demand for simplified, cross-chain user experiences as the crypto industry matures beyond siloed ecosystems.
Bitcoin Joins MetaMask’s Expanding Network List
With the update, Bitcoin becomes the latest blockchain supported natively by MetaMask, joining Ethereum, Solana, Monad, and Sei. For users, the change removes a long-standing limitation: previously, Bitcoin exposure within MetaMask was only possible through wrapped versions of BTC, which introduce additional smart contract risk and dependence on intermediaries.
Native Bitcoin support allows users to:
- Buy Bitcoin directly through MetaMask’s on-ramp services
- Swap supported tokens into BTC within the wallet
- Send and receive BTC with confirmed transactions automatically reflected in their asset list
MetaMask has cautioned that Bitcoin transactions typically settle more slowly than those on EVM-compatible chains or high-throughput networks like Solana. This difference reflects Bitcoin’s base-layer design, which prioritizes security and decentralization over transaction speed.
To incentivize early adoption, the company is offering reward points to users who swap into Bitcoin using MetaMask’s built-in tools. While the rewards structure has not been fully detailed, it aligns with MetaMask’s broader effort to encourage engagement across newly supported chains.
From Ethereum Wallet to Multichain Hub
The Bitcoin rollout underscores a broader strategic repositioning underway at MetaMask. Once viewed primarily as an Ethereum wallet, the platform has spent much of 2025 methodically expanding its blockchain coverage.
The transition began in May with the addition of Solana, followed by Sei in August and Monad in November. Each integration has incrementally broadened MetaMask’s appeal, particularly among users seeking to manage assets across diverse ecosystems without juggling multiple wallets.
Bitcoin support was first discussed publicly in February, when MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay indicated that native BTC functionality was on the company’s roadmap. At the time, the integration was expected later in the year, making its December arrival a notable delivery on earlier signaling.
Commenting on the milestone, MetaMask said:
“Bitcoin support marks the latest step in our multichain expansion.”
The company also indicated that additional blockchain integrations are planned for 2026, although it did not specify which networks are next in line. The statement suggests that MetaMask views multichain compatibility not as a feature, but as a core pillar of its long-term strategy.
Eliminating Wrapped BTC Risks
One of the most significant implications of native Bitcoin support is the reduced reliance on wrapped assets. Wrapped BTC products have long enabled Bitcoin liquidity to flow into DeFi ecosystems, but they also introduce layers of complexity, including custodial risk, bridge vulnerabilities, and smart contract exposure.
By supporting Bitcoin natively, MetaMask allows users to interact with BTC directly at the wallet level. This shift aligns with a broader industry trend favoring simpler, more transparent self-custody models, particularly in the wake of high-profile bridge exploits and protocol failures in recent years.
For Bitcoin holders who previously avoided wrapped assets, the integration lowers the barrier to using MetaMask as a primary wallet while maintaining direct exposure to the Bitcoin network.
Prediction Markets and Polymarket Integration
Beyond blockchain support, MetaMask has also been expanding into adjacent crypto use cases. Recently, the wallet integrated with Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform that allows users to trade on real-world event outcomes.
The integration enables one-tap funding of Polymarket positions directly from MetaMask, with deposits supported from any EVM-compatible chain. Users also earn MetaMask reward points for each prediction placed, further tying ecosystem incentives to wallet activity.
Polymarket has seen rapid growth over the past year, particularly during the 2024 US election cycle, as interest in onchain prediction markets surged. A more favorable regulatory environment and renewed access to US users have helped fuel its expansion. The platform is reportedly exploring a valuation of up to $15 billion, following a strategic investment from Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange.
For MetaMask, the partnership positions the wallet as more than a storage and transaction tool, extending its functionality into trading, speculation, and onchain financial participation.
Stablecoins, Tokens, and What Comes Next
MetaMask’s roadmap extends well beyond Bitcoin and prediction markets. In August, the company announced a launch of MetaMask USD (mUSD), making it the first self-custodial wallet to issue its own native stablecoin. The move further strengthens MetaMask’s role as a central access point to decentralized finance, payments, and onchain liquidity.
At the same time, parent company Consensys is preparing for a potential IPO, and MetaMask is reportedly gearing up for the release of a native MASK token. While details remain limited, community sentiment around the token has been broadly bullish, with speculation centered on a possible airdrop and eligibility criteria tied to wallet activity.
Taken together, these developments paint a picture of MetaMask evolving into a comprehensive crypto platform—one that spans assets, applications, and financial primitives across multiple blockchains.
As Bitcoin joins its growing list of supported networks, MetaMask is signaling that the future of self-custody is not chain-specific but interconnected. In an increasingly fragmented ecosystem, the wallet’s multichain ambitions may prove decisive in shaping how users interact with crypto in the years ahead.
