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Bitmex vs Blockchain

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

APIBitmexDEAD0BlockchainHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d2.9%99.02%
Uptime · 30d0.0%98.3%
P50 · ms840445
P95 · ms8401114
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limit300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 1783520161Retry-After: 47655s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bitmex vs Blockchain: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bitmex or Blockchain?

On our scheduled checks, Blockchain leads on measured uptime — Bitmex at 2.9% versus Blockchain at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Bitmex or Blockchain?

Blockchain has the lower median latency in our checks — Bitmex responds in 840 ms versus Blockchain at 445 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Bitmex and Blockchain need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Bitmex uses an API key and Blockchain uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Bitmex and Blockchain from the browser?

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

Are Bitmex and Blockchain free for commercial use?

Bitmex has unclear commercial terms, and Blockchain 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.