MetaMask Adds Bitcoin Support to Wallets

MetaMask now supports Bitcoin, allowing users to hold, trade, and manage BTC alongside Ethereum, Solana, Monad, and Sei assets within the same wallet interface.

This feature, along with its roll-out of prediction market trading earlier this month, expand MetaMask's functionality beyond its original role as an Ethereum-focused browser extension. The wallet now handles multiple blockchain networks, fiat on-ramps, cross-chain swaps, and prediction market trading within a single application.

The integration went live Tuesday with the latest MetaMask update. Users who upgrade automatically receive a Bitcoin address within their multichain accounts, with no additional setup required beyond installing the new version.

MetaMask currently supports native SegWit derivation paths, with Taproot support planned for a future release. Users can buy Bitcoin directly through the wallet's home screen using debit cards, credit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, or bank accounts, though payment options vary by region.

The wallet's built-in swap feature now enables cross-chain transfers from EVM networks or Solana to Bitcoin. Users can also send and receive BTC by copying their Bitcoin address, which appears under their account name, allowing transfers from exchanges like Binance and Coinbase or other wallets.

Bitcoin transactions appear in the asset list once confirmed on-chain. MetaMask noted that Bitcoin transactions typically take longer to settle than those on EVM or Solana networks due to Bitcoin's block time structure.

The Bitcoin integration follows MetaMask's addition of Monad and Sei earlier this year, with the company indicating more network integrations planned for 2026. The move positions MetaMask as a unified interface for managing assets across multiple blockchain ecosystems rather than requiring separate wallets for different networks.

Prediction Markets Roll-Out

Earlier this month, MetaMask also launched prediction markets powered by Polymarket directly within the mobile app. The feature allows users to trade on real-world event outcomes across sports, politics, crypto, and culture categories without leaving the wallet.

MetaMask described itself as the first self-custodial crypto wallet offering in-app prediction market access. Users can fund positions using any token on any EVM chain with one-tap funding that bypasses traditional onboarding steps or KYC requirements. Trades earn MetaMask Rewards points, and winnings are claimable directly to wallets once markets resolve.

The prediction market integration maintains full self-custody throughout the trading process, with MetaMask's security infrastructure protecting assets while users make trades on outcomes like sports championships or Bitcoin price movements.