TLDR
MetaMask now supports Bitcoin directly, so you can buy, send, receive, and swap BTC inside the wallet.
- Manage BTC alongside Ethereum, Solana, Monad, and Sei in one Multichain Account per a recent rollout this week. See the announcement coverage.
- BTC swaps in MetaMask earn reward points tied to the wallets incentives program, according to reports.
- You must update to the latest MetaMask version to enable BTC features, as noted in coverage.
Deep Dive
1. Bitcoin In-Wallet
MetaMask added Bitcoin support so users can buy BTC with fiat, and send or receive BTC directly from the wallet. Reports also highlight the ability to swap between EVM or Solana assets and BTC inside MetaMask, consolidating functionality that previously required separate tools or bridges. This change was summarized in a detailed feature overview that says you can Buy BTC with fiat, send and receive BTC, and swap EVM or SOL to and from BTC in one place, all within MetaMasks interface.
If you already use MetaMask for EVM or Solana assets, you can now handle BTC in the same UI and reduce context switching across wallets.
2. One Multichain Account
MetaMask framed the change as part of a broader multichain push, letting you manage BTC alongside Ethereum, Solana, Monad, and Sei in a single Multichain Account. The rollout was covered with quotes from the company stating that Bitcoin is now supported in MetaMask, enabling BTC to live next to those networks within the wallet.
Portfolio view and asset management get simpler. You can hold and move major assets from multiple ecosystems in one place, though network fees and confirmation times still differ across chains.
3. Rewards And Rollout Details
Coverage also notes two practical points. First, upgrading to the latest wallet version is required to access BTC features. Second, BTC swaps inside MetaMask may earn reward points as part of the wallets incentives program, which has been described as a substantial pool earmarked to encourage usage. Some reports mention the company expects to add more networks over time as part of this expansion path.
If you plan to swap into or out of BTC in MetaMask, you could accrue points in addition to consolidating your workflow, but still compare fees, routes, and slippage before executing swaps.
Conclusion
MetaMasks move brings native BTC into the same interface many users already rely on for EVM and Solana, adding buy, send, receive, and swap flows within one Multichain Account. The practical impact is less friction across chains and optional reward points on BTC swaps, with the usual caveats on fees and execution quality.
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