MetaMask Adds Native Bitcoin Support

MetaMask, the popular cryptocurrency wallet, announced on December 15, 2025, that it has integrated native support for Bitcoin, enabling users to buy, swap, send, and receive the asset directly within the platform. The update marks a significant expansion for the wallet, which originated as an Ethereum-focused tool but has increasingly embraced multiple blockchains.

The new feature allows users to purchase Bitcoin using fiat currency through integrated services, including debit cards, credit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, or bank transfers, depending on regional availability. Swaps from other supported assets, such as those on Ethereum or Solana, can now convert directly to Bitcoin, with each such transaction earning users points in the MetaMask Rewards program. Sending and receiving Bitcoin is straightforward, with confirmed transactions appearing automatically in users' asset lists. At launch, the wallet supports native SegWit addresses, and MetaMask plans to add Taproot address compatibility in a future update.

MetaMask officials noted that Bitcoin transactions may process more slowly than those on Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible networks or Solana, due to Bitcoin's distinct...