MetaMask has rolled out native Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) support, marking a major shift for the wallet as it moves beyond its long-standing focus on Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) and EVM-based networks.
The update allows users to buy Bitcoin with fiat, transfer BTC on-chain and swap between Bitcoin, EVM assets and Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) directly within the wallet.
The move signals MetaMask’s intention to operate as a cross-ecosystem wallet rather than an Ethereum-only interface.
The launch comes during an active product cycle for the Consensys-owned wallet, which has recently added Solana support and in-app perpetual futures via Hyperliquid.
MetaMask has also opened a Polymarket onramp, introduced its mUSD stablecoin and released a physical MetaMask Card powered by Linea.
Bitcoin support begins with native SegWit addresses, while Taproot functionality is expected to be added soon.
Consensys job postings earlier this year pointed to deeper Bitcoin expertise, including experience with the Lightning Network, ordinals and Bitcoin layer-2 systems.