It is now possible to buy, send, receive, and swap Bitcoin directly from MetaMask, arguably the most well-known and widely used hot wallet. Let’s take a look at what this entails and what you can actually do.
Send, receive, and trade Bitcoin directly from the app
At the end of February 2025, MetaMask unveiled its roadmap for the coming year. This was the opportunity to announce the integration of Bitcoin (BTC), scheduled for the third quarter. A promise is a promise: it is now possible to buy, send, receive, and swap Bitcoin directly from the app.
BITCOIN HAS ENTERED THE CHAT
MetaMask now supports BTC. pic.twitter.com/S6ZdDStnct
— MetaMask (@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 precise, 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 within the Ethereum ecosystem, despite the initial incompatibility.
It is now possible to manage your BTC on both Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and non-EVM networks within a single account via a unified interface. It is also noted that when you create your MetaMask account, a Bitcoin address will be automatically assigned to you:
This is part of MetaMask’s new multi-chain account structure, which generates EVM, Bitcoin, and Solana addresses per account.
How can you use Bitcoin on MetaMask?
This means 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 turning point in MetaMask’s business development. Originally designed to support the Ethereum ecosystem and EVM-compatible networks, MetaMask is gradually expanding its scope by integrating with other cryptocurrencies.
This is indeed the company’s stated intention in the closing 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, however, that MetaMask falls into the category of “hot wallets.” This type of wallet is directly connected to the internet, meaning these solutions are particularly vulnerable to hacking. It is therefore recommended to use these wallets for small transactions and regular fund transfers.
To store large amounts of Bitcoin over the long term, it is recommended to use cold wallets. Since they are disconnected from the Internet, their attack surface is minimized, thereby significantly reducing your overall risk of attack.
