MetaMask Adds Native Bitcoin Support — Buy, Swap and Send BTC In-Wallet
MetaMask has added native Bitcoin (BTC) support to its browser extension and mobile wallet, letting users buy, swap and send BTC using the wallet’s existing Buy, Swap and Send features. The integration generates Bitcoin addresses via MetaMask’s multichain accounts and currently supports SegWit derivation (Taproot support is planned). Third-party infrastructure handles Bitcoin network interactions — MetaMask does not run Bitcoin nodes — and on‑wallet purchases will be available through multiple payment options (cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, bank transfer), subject to regional availability and partner fees. The built-in Swap enables moving funds from EVM-compatible chains and Solana to Bitcoin, simplifying cross-chain portfolio management. Benefits for traders include consolidated asset management, easier cross-chain flows and reduced operational complexity. Risks include reliance on external providers, variable partner fees, irreversible BTC transactions and standard custody/security considerations (protect your Secret Recovery Phrase). Traders should test with small amounts, verify addresses, and factor partner fees and network conditions into trade plans. The launch reinforces the trend toward multi-chain wallets and may precede support for additional chains in future roadmap updates.
Bullish
Native BTC support in a widely used wallet like MetaMask lowers friction for retail and intermediate traders to hold, buy and move Bitcoin alongside Ethereum and other chains. That increased accessibility and streamlined cross-chain flows can raise demand for BTC over time. Short-term price impact may be modest as the feature is an accessibility improvement rather than a protocol change; however adoption-driven volume increases and easier on‑ramp options (cards, PayPal, Apple Pay) are typically positive for BTC liquidity and buy-side pressure. Risks that temper enthusiasm include reliance on third-party infrastructure, partner fees and limited regional availability, which could slow adoption. Overall, the net effect on BTC price expectation is positive (bullish), with stronger influence over the medium term as user adoption grows.