Bitmex vs BlockCypher
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bitmex vs BlockCypher: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bitmex or BlockCypher?
On our scheduled checks, BlockCypher leads on measured uptime — Bitmex at 2.9% versus BlockCypher at 30.4% 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 BlockCypher?
BlockCypher has the lower median latency in our checks — Bitmex responds in 840 ms versus BlockCypher at 145 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 BlockCypher need an API key?
BlockCypher needs no key, while Bitmex requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for BlockCypher first.
Can I call Bitmex and BlockCypher from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Bitmex and BlockCypher 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 BlockCypher free for commercial use?
Bitmex has unclear commercial terms, and BlockCypher 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.