MetaMask Adds Bitcoin Support, But Faces Mixed Feedback from Users

MetaMask announces Bitcoin integration, sparking mixed reactions from users who debate the focus on new features against improving current ones.

MetaMask, a digital wallet in the Ethereum ecosystem, is set to expand its reach by integrating Bitcoin support. While the timeline for this integration remains uncertain, sources indicate that Bitcoin functionality could be available on MetaMask in the next month. Initially, this support may be limited, with plans for feature expansion over time. 

🚨 METAMASK TO ADD BITCOIN SUPPORT

Popular self-custodial wallet MetaMask, which is primarily an Ethereum wallet, has expanded beyond Ethereum with Snaps and plans to add Bitcoin support within the next month, reports CoinDesk.

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Users Clash Over New Feature

The announcement of Bitcoin integration has elicited mixed reactions on social media, particularly on X, where traders have expressed mixed sentiments. One commenter criticized the move, suggesting that MetaMask should focus on improving the user experience for its current users rather than trying to attract Bitcoin users who already have preferred wallets. 

Another commenter echoed this sentiment, questioning MetaMask’s ability to improve itself. Conversely, some users have expressed enthusiasm, noting that they had anticipated such a feature.

Recent Developments

This announcement comes on the heels of several significant updates within the crypto space, particularly relating to Metamask. Recently, the Shiba Inu ecosystem team introduced an upgraded interface for the ecosystem’s layer-2 network Shibarium, adding support for MetaMask.

MetaMask also previously introduced a new feature enabling users to exchange Ethereum (ETH) for fiat currency. Reported by The Crypto Basic, this functionality allows users with crypto wallets linked to MetaMask’s Portfolio platform to convert Ether into fiat currency and transfer the funds to their bank accounts.

The feature, limited to the United States, United Kingdom, and select European regions, aims to simplify the process of converting digital assets into traditional currency, providing greater convenience for users.

During this press, Bitcoin was changing hands at $67,759, experiencing a 0.18% decline in the last 24 hours and a 2.77% increase over the past 7 days.  It currently boasts a 24-hour trading volume of $37,859,680,153.