How to Add Native Bitcoin to MetaMask in 2025
A step-by-step guide to adding BTC and moving it into EVM networks. See supported routes and transfer with Symbiosis quickly and securely.
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Does MetaMask Support Bitcoin?
MetaMask began supporting native Bitcoin in autumn 2025 — this update turned out to be one of the most anticipated in years. Previously the wallet worked only with EVM-networks, and adding real BTC was impossible. Now users get full access to a native SegWit address right inside the wallet.
Today you can store, send, and receive native Bitcoin without relying on workarounds or wrapped tokens. This turns the wallet into a fully multi-chain solution: you manage BTC natively while still accessing all familiar features of the EVM ecosystem.
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How to Add Bitcoin to MetaMask
Important!
You can’t link an existing BTC address or bring in a random private key — only Bitcoin accounts created inside the new multichain structure are supported.
Start by launching MetaMask, either in your browser or through the mobile application:
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How MetaMask Generates a Native Bitcoin Wallet
A native Bitcoin address is automatically created when you set up a new multichain account.
This address uses the Native SegWit (bech32) format, always starting with bc1…, and is fully compatible with major exchanges and modern wallets. MetaMask relies on this format by default, allowing users to receive and hold real Bitcoin directly in the wallet.
SegWit addresses reduce the weight of transactions and typically result in lower fees compared to legacy formats. This makes this service a convenient way to use tokens in its native form, without wrapped tokens and without any manual network configuration.
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How to Send and Receive Bitcoin in MetaMask
Send
To send Bitcoin, select the BTC asset, enter the recipient’s address, and confirm the transaction. It builds a SegWit transaction automatically and suggests an appropriate fee based on current network conditions. The balance updates once the network confirms the transfer.
Recive
To receive tokens, open your Bitcoin account and copy the bc1… Native SegWit address. This format is fully compatible with exchanges and external wallets, so you can transfer assets to MetaMask without any additional setup.
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Common Issues & FAQ When Adding Bitcoin to MetaMask
1. Why can’t I import my existing Bitcoin adress into my wallet?
It doesn’t support importing external BTC seed phrases or private keys. You can’t add an old address — only newly generated native SegWit addresses are supported.
2. Why does my Bitcoin address begin with “bc1”?
The account uses the bech32 (Native SegWit) format by default. Addresses starting with bc1… help reduce network fees and work smoothly with most exchanges and external services.
3. I transferred BTC, but nothing appeared. What’s going on?
The balance is updated only after the Bitcoin network confirms the transaction. While the payment is waiting in the mempool, the incoming BTC won’t show up.
4. Can I keep or hold Bitcoin here?
Yes. The system supports native BTC, allowing you to send, receive, and store Bitcoin through its SegWit-compatible account.
5. Can I buy Bitcoin through the interface?
In some regions — yes. Availability depends on local purchase providers. If buying inside the app isn’t supported in your location, you can always acquire BTC on an exchange and forward it to your bc1… address.
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How to Bridge Bitcoin via Symbiosis
Step 1: Launch the Symbiosis application
Open Symbiosis and choose BTC → USDC as your transfer path. As soon as you set the direction, the interface calculates the projected result. For instance, entering 0.001 BTC (≈ $91.38) can generate an estimate such as 88.486816 USDC on Ethereum.
Step 2: Specify the BTC amount for the transfer
Specify the amount — for example, 0.001 BTC.
Symbiosis will calculate the equivalent USDC amount and display both crypto and USD values so you understand how much you will receive.
Step 3: Provide a refund address
Specify a Bitcoin return address. This address is used only if the transfer cannot be completed — for instance, when the sent amount doesn’t match the requirement, the countdown expires, or the confirmation in the Bitcoin network takes too long.
Make sure it’s an address you control directly, not one issued by an exchange or a custodial service.
Step 4: Check the transfer path
At this stage Symbiosis displays the full sequence your Bitcoin will follow. In this example, the flow looks like:
BTC → syBTC → USDC → USDC
All conversions are handled automatically once your BTC reaches the system, so there’s no need to initiate any of these swaps manually.
Step 5: Send the exact BTC amount to the generated address from your MetaMask
The system provides a unique BTC deposit address for your transaction. You must send exactly 0.001 BTC — not more, not less — to this address.
If the transfer doesn’t match the required amount or the BTC arrives after the countdown expires, the process stops and the coins are automatically sent back to the return address you provided.
Step 6: Wait for confirmations and receive USDC
Once the network confirms your transfer, Symbiosis executes the cross-chain sequence and sends the final output — for example 86.7107 USDC (minimum guaranteed amount) — directly to your EVM wallet. The funds appear automatically; no extra actions from your side are required.
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Popular Bridge routes for BTC
Here are several Symbiosis routes you might find useful:
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