Crypto wallet provider MetaMask has expanded its support for multiple blockchain networks by adding the Bitcoin blockchain to its support list. The move represents a clear shift in direction for the platform, which has long been associated with networks based on the Ethereum blockchain.
Key points:
- MetaMask added support for Bitcoin, allowing users to buy, trade, and send it directly through the wallet.
- The move eliminates the need for encrypted Bitcoins and reflects the platform ceasing to be an exclusive wallet for the Ethereum blockchain.
- MetaMask said it plans to support more blockchain networks.
The company announced the new update on social media platforms on Monday, almost 10 months after its first sign of support in February. Bitcoin joins Ethereum-ETH, Solana-SOL, Monad-MON and Sei-SEI on the list of assets supported by the MetaMask wallet, allowing users to own and transact BTC directly through the wallet.
The MetaMask wallet allows you to buy, exchange and send Bitcoin.
The MetaMask platform said that its users can now buy Bitcoin, exchange it for other currencies, send and receive it directly from the wallet, and confirmed transactions will automatically appear in the list of wallet assets. The company warned about the slow settlement of Bitcoin Blockchain transactions compared to networks based on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), due to… network design, not wallet slowness.
As part of encouraging users to adopt the new update, the platform revealed the distribution of reward points to users who exchange their currencies for Bitcoin through the wallet.
Historically, Bitcoin transactions within a MetaMask wallet have been limited to shell versions that rely on intermediaries and expose users to additional risks associated with smart contracts.
Recently, Bitcoin support was first discussed earlier this year, with MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay suggesting that this feature could be enabled during the third quarter of 2025.
BITCOIN HAS ENTERED THE CHAT
MetaMask now supports BTC. pic.twitter.com/S6ZdDStnct—MetaMask.eth
(@MetaMask) December 15, 2025
The arrival of this update confirms that the platform seeks to export itself as a multi-blockchain wallet rather than as an exclusive tool on the Ethereum blockchain. MetaMask began this change in May with its support for the Solana Blockchain, then the Sei Blockchain in August and the Monad Blockchain in November. The company also hinted at further planned expansions. him without revealing important details.
The platform also said that “support for Bitcoin represents the final step in the plan to support multiple blockchain networks” and that it is looking to add more networks in 2026.
MetaMask Wallet launches into the prediction market by integrating the Polymarket platform
MetaMask Wallet has reportedly entered the forecasting market through its integration with the Polymarket platform, allowing users to bet on the outcomes of real events directly through the wallet. This feature allows for one-click financing; This allows deposits from any blockchain compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), as well as rewarding users with MetaMask points for every prediction they make on the platform.
This partnership provides a new entry into the use of the Polymarket platform, which saw rapid growth last year, particularly during the US presidential elections, as regulatory facilities and renewed interest in the US market helped support the expansion of the platform, and it is currently under consideration for a valuation that could reach $15 billion after a strategic investment from Intercontinental Exchange (the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
As a result, the wallet is preparing to launch its own coin MetaMask-MASK, as parent company Consensys prepares for the possibility of conducting an initial public offering (IPO) for it. The move coincides with Polymarket attracting employees from a market-making team that works to trade against the platform’s users, in a model that mimics the controversial mechanism used by rival prediction platform Kalshi, which has faced widespread criticism and legal challenges.
The emerging New York-based forecasting platform has reportedly invited traders to join the new team (including sports bettors), and informed sources said the company requested that communications remain confidential to protect the confidentiality of its projects.
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