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This article was first published on The Bit Journal.
The crypto world has long felt like two neighborhoods with different streets. Bitcoin users learned one set of habits, while Ethereum users lived inside EVM apps and browser wallets. MetaMask is now trying to bridge that gap by adding native Bitcoin support, so BTC can be bought, held, swapped, sent, and received inside the same wallet experience that already supports EVM networks and Solana.
Under the hood, the change plugs into multichain accounts, where one account label can contain separate addresses for different networks. A Bitcoin address can sit next to an Ethereum address, reducing switching and lowering the risk of sending funds to the wrong chain by mistake.
Native support is not the same as holding a wrapped token. BTC moves on the Bitcoin network, using Bitcoin addresses and confirmations. The first release supports Native SegWit addresses, with Taproot support planned soon. That matters because address type affects fee efficiency and compatibility across services, especially during high-demand periods.
The wallet is also leaning into everyday convenience. Users can purchase BTC through integrated fiat on-ramps, then transfer it on-chain without leaving the wallet flow. For many retail users, that single, familiar path is the difference between owning BTC in theory and actually using it.
MetaMask is pairing the Bitcoin rollout with incentives. Swapping into BTC can earn reward points, tied to a broader $30 million rewards initiative that has been promoted as a multi-season program. Incentives do not guarantee better pricing, but they often increase activity, and that tends to pull more liquidity into the routes a wallet prioritizes.
This is where key crypto indicators show up in real life. Swap quality is measured by slippage, the spread between a quoted rate and the executed rate, and liquidity depth during volatility. Bitcoin adds another indicator many EVM-first traders underestimate: confirmation speed is gated by block space demand, so fees and completion time can change quickly when the mempool is busy.
Security becomes a core indicator. A multichain wallet offers convenience, but it also increases risk if a recovery phrase is exposed or if a fake swap prompt tricks a user into signing. Clear permission screens, address previews, and hardware wallet support can reduce that risk.
Wallet competition is moving away from single-chain features toward cross-chain trust and usability. Adding Bitcoin to an Ethereum-native wallet signals that users want fewer apps, fewer mental models, and fewer opportunities to make costly mistakes. At the same time, one interface must now explain very different systems, from Bitcoin’s UTXO mechanics to account-based balances on EVM networks, plus the fee logic that comes with each.
Native Bitcoin support inside MetaMask is a habit change more than a headline. If BTC can be bought, swapped, and moved on-chain inside a familiar wallet, Bitcoin becomes easier to manage alongside other assets. The outcome will depend on transparent fee displays, consistent swap execution, and strong security guidance, and it is not a promise of profit. It is a clear step toward wallets acting like multichain operating systems.
Is BTC held on the Bitcoin network?
Yes. BTC transfers use Bitcoin addresses and Bitcoin network confirmations.
Does the wallet support Taproot now?
No. It starts with Native SegWit, with Taproot planned soon.
Can assets be swapped into BTC inside the wallet?
Yes. Swaps can route from EVM assets and Solana assets into BTC.
Native Bitcoin: BTC held and moved on the Bitcoin network, not a wrapped representation.
SegWit: A Bitcoin upgrade that restructures transaction data, often improving fee efficiency.
Taproot: A Bitcoin upgrade that improves efficiency and enables more flexible spending conditions.
Slippage: The gap between a displayed swap quote and the final executed price due to liquidity and volatility.
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