MetaMask adds native Bitcoin support, expanding multi-chain strategy

2025-12-16 00:40:01

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MetaMask officially launches support for native Bitcoin, marking a significant step forward in the multi-chain expansion strategy of the leading Ethereum wallet. With the new update, users can purchase BTC directly with fiat currency, perform on-chain Bitcoin transfers, and swap between BTC and EVM-native assets as well as SOL directly within the app. In the initial phase, MetaMask supports SegWit addresses and is expected to add Taproot in upcoming releases.

This move comes amid MetaMask’s continuous rollout of new features this year, including support for Solana, perpetual contract trading integrated through Hyperliquid, on-ramp for Polymarket, and the launch of the stablecoin mUSD. The parent company Consensys is also preparing for an IPO, while MetaMask unveils a large-scale MASK rewards program, described as one of the biggest on-chain programs to date, with over $30 million in rewards on the Linea network. According to the announcement, users swapping to BTC on MetaMask will also receive MetaMask Rewards points.

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