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Binance vs Bitmex

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIBinanceNEW—BitmexNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublished300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 1783520161
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Binance vs Bitmex: common questions

Which is more reliable, Binance or Bitmex?

On our scheduled checks, Bitmex leads on measured uptime — Binance at —% versus Bitmex at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Binance and Bitmex need an API key?

Binance needs no key, while Bitmex requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Binance first.

Can I call Binance and Bitmex from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Binance and Bitmex from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Binance and Bitmex free for commercial use?

Binance has unclear commercial terms, and Bitmex has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.