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Bitmex vs Gemini

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

APIBitmexDEAD0GeminiHEALTHY89
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d2.9%99.02%
Uptime · 30d0.0%98.3%
P50 · ms840674
P95 · ms8401865
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredPublic market data endpoints are keyless and free
Rate limit300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 1783520161Public API throttled per IP (specific numeric limit not confirmed at probe time)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bitmex vs Gemini: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bitmex or Gemini?

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

Gemini has the lower median latency in our checks — Bitmex responds in 840 ms versus Gemini at 674 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 Gemini need an API key?

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

Can I call Bitmex and Gemini from the browser?

Only Gemini 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 Gemini free for commercial use?

Bitmex has unclear commercial terms, and Gemini 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.