{"id":4162,"date":"2022-07-19T18:30:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T18:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/?p=4162"},"modified":"2025-08-21T15:34:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:34:49","slug":"how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask","title":{"rendered":"How To Store Bitcoin On MetaMask"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f2e857592ec\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f2e857592ec\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask\/#What_Is_MetaMask_Wallet\" >What Is MetaMask Wallet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask\/#How_to_Store_Bitcoin_on_Metamask\" >How to Store Bitcoin on Metamask<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask\/#Alternative_Wallets_to_Store_Bitcoin\" >Alternative Wallets to Store Bitcoin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask\/#1_Trust_Wallet\" >1. Trust Wallet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask\/#2_Coinbase_Wallet\" >2. Coinbase Wallet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask\/#3_Exodus\" >3. Exodus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask\/#4_Ledger\" >4. Ledger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask\/#5_Electrum\" >5. Electrum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask\/#Is_MetaMask_For_Ethereum_Only\" >Is MetaMask For Ethereum Only?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_About_Storing_Bitcoin_on_Metamask\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Storing Bitcoin on Metamask<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask\/#Is_MetaMask_A_Hardware_Wallet\" >Is MetaMask A Hardware Wallet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask\/#What_happens_if_I_send_BTC_directly_to_MetaMask\" >What happens if I send BTC directly to MetaMask?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask\/#Can_I_swap_my_WBTC_back_into_normal_Bitcoin_later\" >Can I swap my WBTC back into normal Bitcoin later?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask\/#Are_there_fees_when_using_WBTC_on_MetaMask\" >Are there fees when using WBTC on MetaMask?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-store-bitcoin-on-metamask\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crypto wallets are designed to store and secure cryptocurrencies from any form of threat.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MetaMask is one of the renowned crypto wallets in the world used for Ethereum-enabled distributed applications (DApps). Users can successfully share and use their private keys safely with Ethereum-based DApps and <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-are-smart-contracts-in-cryptocurrency-a-beginners-guide\">smart contracts<\/a> on apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-101\">Bitcoin<\/a> is a very important asset and means of payment to <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/10-tips-secure-crypto-investments-year\">crypto investors,<\/a> and as such, stored in digital wallets like MetaMask. Making payments through blockchain technology has become quite easier with the MetaMask crypto wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MetaMask is an Ethereum-based wallet that allows crypto investors to enjoy all the benefits and participate in all activities of the crypto market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though MetaMask is an Ethereum-based wallet, Bitcoin can be saved in this wallet. However, because Bitcoin is not an <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/the-differences-between-trc20-and-erc20-usdt\">ERC-20 token<\/a>, it is not accepted on MetaMask, though there&#8217;s an indirect technique to store BTC in your MetaMask wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storing or sending Bitcoin to your MetaMask wallet directly may cause some ripple effects which may include losing such Bitcoin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article seeks to highlight how one can store Bitcoin in the MetaMask wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_MetaMask_Wallet\"><\/span><b>What Is MetaMask Wallet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11734 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/metamask-how-use-main.jpg\" alt=\"MetaMask Wallet \" width=\"1600\" height=\"1120\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/metamask-how-use-main.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/metamask-how-use-main-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/metamask-how-use-main-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/metamask-how-use-main-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/metamask-how-use-main-1536x1075.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1120;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MetaMask is a cryptocurrency wallet developed by ConsenSys Software Inc., a software blockchain company that deals with Ethereum-based instruments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MetaMask wallet enables user interaction in the <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/ethereum-101\">Ethereum<\/a> blockchain and also, allows them to access their Ethereum wallet either through a browser extension or mobile app which can be further used to interact with decentralised applications(DApps).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through MetaMask wallets, users can store and manage their private keys, send and receive\u00a0 cryptos and tokens, and connect to decentralized applications (DApps) through the browser or mobile app\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a feature on the MetaMask application named MetaMask Swaps which is an integrated service for exchanging Ethereum tokens for the best exchange rate by taking the aggregate of numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/15-best-decentralised-crypto-exchanges-dexs-2023\">decentralized exchanges (DEXs).<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Store_Bitcoin_on_Metamask\"><\/span>How to Store Bitcoin on Metamask<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the quick steps to add Bitcoin to MetaMask:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metamask.io\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> MetaMask<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (browser extension or mobile app) and create your wallet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save your recovery phrase somewhere safe (write it down or store it).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the Ethereum network (MetaMask is already set to this by default).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convert your Bitcoin to Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) on an exchange like Binance, Coinbase, or Uniswap.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top up your MetaMask with a little ETH (you\u2019ll need this to pay gas fees when sending WBTC).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy your MetaMask wallet address (it starts with \u201c0x\u201d).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send your WBTC from the exchange to that address. Only use the Ethereum option when sending.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add WBTC to MetaMask: click \u201cImport Tokens\u201d and search WBTC (or paste the official token address).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0That\u2019s it! You\u2019ll see your WBTC in MetaMask, ready to use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternative_Wallets_to_Store_Bitcoin\"><\/span>Alternative Wallets to Store Bitcoin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Trust_Wallet\"><\/span><b>1. Trust Wallet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-set-up-trust-wallet-on-your-pc-a-step-by-step-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust Wallet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supports thousands of coins and tokens, including Bitcoin directly, so you don\u2019t need to go through the wrapping process. It\u2019s mobile-first, easy to navigate, and even packs a built-in dApp browser if you still want to dabble in <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-defi\">DeFi<\/a> without jumping from app to app.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Coinbase_Wallet\"><\/span><b>2. Coinbase Wallet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coinbase Wallet supports Bitcoin directly (no wrapping required) and also connects to dApps like MetaMask does. Think of it as a middle ground: easier for beginners than MetaMask, but still powerful enough to explore DeFi when you\u2019re ready. Plus, if you already use the Coinbase exchange, moving funds in and out will be almost seamless.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Exodus\"><\/span><b>3. Exodus<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exodus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wallet is beautifully designed, beginner-friendly, and comes with a built-in swap feature so you can exchange coins without leaving the app. If MetaMask feels a little too crypto-techy, Exodus will feel like the easy-going alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ledger\"><\/span><b>4. Ledger<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ledger<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a sleek hardware device that keeps your Bitcoin offline, safe from hackers, malware, and bad Wi-Fi days. It\u2019s slightly less convenient than a mobile wallet, but if you want long-term storage and top-tier security, Ledger is a good option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Electrum\"><\/span><b>5. Electrum<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrum<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the original Bitcoin wallet. It doesn\u2019t try to be flashy; it\u2019s lightweight, fast, and laser-focused on Bitcoin only. Perfect for Bitcoin-only fans who don\u2019t care about NFTs or DeFi, and just want a no-nonsense way to send, receive, and store BTC without distractions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_MetaMask_For_Ethereum_Only\"><\/span><b>Is MetaMask For Ethereum Only?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MetaMask wallet is not meant for tokens that are not built on the Ethereum blockchain (non-ERC-20 tokens).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ethereum-based tokens (ERC-20 tokens) are best used and stored in the MetaMask wallet, but this doesn&#8217;t mean that other non-ERC- 20 tokens can not be used in the MetaMask wallet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You only have to convert these tokens to\u00a0 ERC-20 tokens before you can store them in the MetaMask wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, Zcash is not an Ethereum-based token (non-ERC-20 token) but you can still use Zcash on the MetaMask wallet by wrapping Zcash tokens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_About_Storing_Bitcoin_on_Metamask\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Storing Bitcoin on Metamask<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_MetaMask_A_Hardware_Wallet\"><\/span><b>Is MetaMask A Hardware Wallet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MetaMask is not a <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/top-5-hardware-offlinecold-crypto-wallets\">hardware wallet<\/a> but it is one of such secure wallets every crypto enthusiast should desire. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a software wallet which is also known as a hot wallet that is linked to the internet.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you can connect MetaMask to a hardware wallet so you can use the MetaMask with the most popular hardware wallet, Ledger.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_send_BTC_directly_to_MetaMask\"><\/span><b>What happens if I send BTC directly to MetaMask?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you send BTC directly to a MetaMask wallet address, your BTC will be lost forever with no way to recover it. MetaMask cannot receive Bitcoin on the Bitcoin blockchain. Always convert your Bitcoin to Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) before transferring to MetaMask.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_swap_my_WBTC_back_into_normal_Bitcoin_later\"><\/span><b>Can I swap my WBTC back into normal Bitcoin later?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can swap your WBTC back into Bitcoin, but not directly inside MetaMask. To convert WBTC back to BTC, you\u2019ll need to send your WBTC from MetaMask to a crypto exchange that supports WBTC\/BTC trading pairs (such as Binance or Kraken). Once you trade it there, you can withdraw the Bitcoin to a native BTC wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_fees_when_using_WBTC_on_MetaMask\"><\/span><b>Are there fees when using WBTC on MetaMask?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you\u2019ll pay Ethereum transaction fees whenever you send or trade WBTC. Fees can fluctuate depending on network activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The security of your cryptocurrencies is the paramount objective you have as a crypto holder. There are many available crypto wallets both hardware and software that can help you secure your cryptocurrencies from any potential loss or attack.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MetaMask is a great wallet for storing Ethereum-based tokens but it doesn&#8217;t limit the storage of Bitcoins in it, as long as the Bitcoin is wrapped (wBTC). Storing Bitcoin directly on the MetaMask wallet is a risk you shouldn&#8217;t afford to take.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crypto wallets are designed to store and secure cryptocurrencies from any form of threat.\u00a0MetaMask is one of the renowned crypto wallets in the world used for Ethereum-enabled distributed applications (DApps). Users can successfully share and use their private keys safely with Ethereum-based DApps and smart contracts on apps. 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