Ethereum-native crypto wallet MetaMask has added support for Bitcoin in its latest update.
According to a Dec. 15 announcement, MetaMask users who update to the most recent version of the popular wallet can now send and receive Bitcoin directly on the app that was originally designed for Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains.
As part of the rollout, MetaMask users can also buy Bitcoin from the app’s home screen and swap tokens using a feature that allows them to bridge assets like Ethereum and Solana to Bitcoin.
The process to get started is automated, and a native Bitcoin address will be automatically generated for users within their multichain accounts upon updating.
Per the announcement, the wallet currently supports the SegWit standard for Bitcoin transactions, while Taproot addresses are expected to be rolled out across upcoming iterations of the app.
A tentative timeline for full Taproot support was not available at press time.
MetaMask expands its suite of products
With Bitcoin integration, MetaMask now supports a growing suite of assets across networks now including Ethereum, Solana, Sei, Monad, and Bitcoin.
Originally started as a browser extension back in 2016, MetaMask has since expanded its offering to include both retail-facing products and infrastructure designed for advanced trading and cross-chain support.
Starting with Solana in May, the wallet added support for non-EVM chains via Snaps this year and subsequently integrated networks like Sei in August and the Monad network in November, all of which are now accessible through MetaMask’s unified multichain experience.
MetaMask’s evolution hasn’t been limited to just network integrations, and new features have been gradually introduced within the wallet as well.
Among the latest additions are built-in support for Polymarket prediction markets, enabling users to place on-chain bets directly through a dedicated mobile tab.
Earlier in the year, the wallet also introduced over 150 perpetual futures markets via MetaMask Perps powered by Hyperliquid, making it a more comprehensive trading platform beyond just a regular wallet, as it hopes to differentiate itself from competitors like Binance-backed Trust Wallet.
Consensys eyes IPO
In the meantime, Consensys, the Ethereum software firm behind MetaMask, has kicked off efforts to bring the company to public markets through a planned initial public offering.
Back in October, it was reported that the firm is working with two of Wall Street’s biggest names, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, to lead its IPO preparations.
While Consensys is fundamentally rooted in Ethereum, it has steadily expanded toward multichain interoperability and institutional-grade infrastructure that bridges disparate networks.
For instance, its developer platform Infura now supports Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, and decentralized storage via IPFS.
It has also launched Linea, a high-performance Layer 2 network with its own token and an ETH plus LINEA dual burn mechanism designed to boost both ecosystems.
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