It is now possible to buy, send, receive, and swap Bitcoin directly from MetaMask, probably the best-known and most widely used hot wallet. Let’s take a look at what this means and what you can actually do with it.
Send, receive, and exchange Bitcoin directly from the app
At the end of February 2025, MetaMask unveiled its roadmap for the coming year. This was an opportunity to announce the integration of Bitcoin (BTC), scheduled for the third quarter. As promised, it is now possible to buy, send, receive, and swap Bitcoin directly from the application.
BITCOIN HAS ENTERED THE CHAT
MetaMask now supports BTC. 🟠 pic.twitter.com/S6ZdDStnct
— MetaMask.eth 🦊 (@MetaMask) December 15, 2025
It should be noted that prior to this feature, users only had access to wrapped versions of Bitcoin. To be more specific, Bitcoin is “encapsulated” in a format compatible with the Ethereum blockchain.
To do this, users had to exchange their BTC for a tokenized equivalent, Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). In this case, 1 WBTC is equivalent to 1 BTC and allows Bitcoin holders to use their funds in the Ethereum ecosystem, despite the initial incompatibility.
It is now possible to manage your BTC on Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and non-EVM networks, all from a single account through a unified interface. It should also be noted that when you create your MetaMask account, you will automatically be assigned a Bitcoin address:
This is part of MetaMask’s new multi-chain account structure, which derives EVM, Bitcoin, and Solana addresses per account.
How can you use Bitcoin on MetaMask?
This means that you can natively buy Bitcoin, move your funds to other EVM or Solana networks, and send or receive BTC to and from an exchange (CEX or DEX) or another wallet.
These new features mark a break in MetaMask’s commercial development. Initially designed to support the Ethereum ecosystem and EVM-compatible networks, MetaMask is gradually opening up new possibilities by integrating with other cryptocurrencies.
The company’s stated intention is clear in the final lines of the press release:
Bitcoin support marks the latest step in our multi-chain expansion, following the launch of Monad and Sei earlier this year, with more networks to come in 2026.
It is important to note that MetaMask belongs to the “hot wallet” category. This type of wallet is directly connected to the internet, which means that these solutions are particularly vulnerable to hacking. It is therefore recommended to use these devices for small transactions and regular fund transfers.
To store large amounts of Bitcoin over the long term, it is recommended to use cold wallets. Disconnected from the internet, their attack surface is minimized, thereby significantly reducing your attack surface.
