MetaMask Adds Native Bitcoin Support, Expands Multichain Reach

MetaMask Completes 2025 Multi-Chain Push with Native BTC Support

Bitcoin was trading near $89,000 at the time of launch, reflecting sustained institutional interest after a volatile year for digital assets. For MetaMask, the move represents more than a feature addition. It signals a broader effort to reposition the wallet as a single access point for major blockchain networks, rather than a tool optimized around one ecosystem.

The Bitcoin integration caps a multi-chain expansion that accelerated throughout 2025. MetaMask moved beyond Ethereum-compatible networks in May with the addition of Solana, followed by Sei in August and Monad in November. BTC now becomes the 11th supported network, addressing long-standing user demand for managing assets across disparate blockchains without the need to switch wallets or rely on external tools.

MetaMask is developed by Consensys, a blockchain software company valued at over $7 billion based on earlier funding rounds. Since its launch in 2016, the wallet has grown into one of the most widely used self-custody platforms in crypto, reporting about 30 million monthly active users and more than 143 million lifetime installations. Swap volumes processed through the wallet reach into the hundreds of billions of dollars annually, contributing to revenue exceeding $100 million.

Supporting Bitcoin natively carries technical and strategic significance. Unlike Ethereum and most newer blockchains, Bitcoin uses a UTXO-based accounting model as opposed to account-based balances. This structural difference has historically made direct integration into multi-chain wallets more complex, leading many platforms to rely on wrapped Bitcoin tokens issued by custodians and governed by smart contracts.

Those wrapped representations allowed Bitcoin to circulate within DeFi ecosystems but introduced additional layers of risk. Custodial exposure and smart contract vulnerabilities became a recurring concern.

MetaMask’s update removes those dependencies. Bitcoin holders now interact directly with the Bitcoin network while remaining within the same interface used for Ethereum, Solana, and other assets.

Users who update the MetaMask browser extension or mobile app gain access to a dedicated Bitcoin interface within the wallet. MetaMask automatically generates Native SegWit addresses, which reduce transaction size and lower fees compared with legacy address formats. Support for Taproot addresses, designed to improve transaction efficiency and privacy, is scheduled for early 2026.

Fiat on-ramps are facilitated through partners like MoonPay, allowing Bitcoin purchases via credit cards, bank transfers, and services such as Apple Pay. Users can also swap assets from Ethereum, Solana, or other supported networks into BTC using aggregated liquidity sources, eliminating the need to move funds through external bridges.

Bitcoin transactions typically confirm in about 10 minutes and currently cost around $5 in network fees. While slower and more expensive than transactions on Ethereum Layer 2 networks or Solana, MetaMask frames the trade-off around consolidation rather than speed. All assets appear in a single portfolio view, reducing the operational complexity of managing funds across multiple wallets and interfaces.

Swaps into Bitcoin also qualify for a wallet-based rewards program backed by $30 million in token allocations, adding an incentive layer without altering custody mechanics.

A Bet on Consolidation, Not Speed

The update reflects changing user behavior following years of rapid ecosystem expansion. As new chains, rollups, and applications proliferated, users increasingly relied on bridges, wrappers, and multiple wallets to move capital. That flexibility came at a cost, both in security risk and usability.

By bringing Bitcoin directly into its multichain framework, MetaMask is betting that users now value consolidation over constant experimentation. Rather than pushing Bitcoin deeper into DeFi yield strategies, the wallet positions BTC as a core asset that can coexist alongside programmable chains without sacrificing custody principles.

The move also aligns with MetaMask’s broader product direction. In September, the company introduced mUSD, a treasury-backed stablecoin designed to function natively within the wallet. Together, stablecoins for payments and Bitcoin for long-term value storage form foundational layers around which other assets and applications can orbit.

Strategic Implications

Consensys has reported more than 50 percent year-over-year revenue growth, supported by rising asset prices and increased trading activity within MetaMask. The company’s rapid cadence of feature releases has fueled market speculation around a potential initial public offering in 2026, though no formal plans have been announced.

MetaMask plans additional network integrations in 2026, building on earlier signals pointing to potential Tron compatibility. Across the market, wallets continue to absorb functions once handled by exchanges, payment processors, and portfolio tools.

Bitcoin-based remittances increased by approximately 15% in 2025, particularly across emerging markets where access to traditional banking remains limited. Expanded wallet capabilities could further support that growth, though network congestion and regulatory uncertainty remain ongoing constraints.