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Bitmex vs CoinRanking

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

APIBitmexDEAD0CoinRankingHEALTHY90
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d2.9%90.2%
Uptime · 30d0.0%83.3%
P50 · ms840487
P95 · ms8401141
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limit300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 17835201615 req/window · 4 remaining · resets 24
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bitmex vs CoinRanking: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bitmex or CoinRanking?

On our scheduled checks, CoinRanking leads on measured uptime — Bitmex at 2.9% versus CoinRanking at 90.2% 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 CoinRanking?

CoinRanking has the lower median latency in our checks — Bitmex responds in 840 ms versus CoinRanking at 487 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 CoinRanking need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Bitmex uses an API key and CoinRanking 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 CoinRanking from the browser?

Only CoinRanking is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Bitmex needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Bitmex and CoinRanking free for commercial use?

Bitmex has unclear commercial terms, and CoinRanking 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.