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.
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:
Install or open MetaMask (browser extension or mobile app).
Create a new account and native Bitcoin wallet gets generated automatically for each account.
Go to your account list / addresses — select “Bitcoin”.
Copy the generated (Native SegWit) address.
Send native BTC from another wallet or exchange to this copied address. Once the transaction confirms, your balance will appear in the wallet.
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.
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: Review the Route and Minimum Received Amount
Check the displayed cross-chain path and confirm the minimum received amount, which in this example is 994 USDT before approval.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.
