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Bitmex vs Nexchange

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

APIBitmexDEAD0NexchangeHEALTHY97
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d2.9%99.02%
Uptime · 30d0.0%98.3%
P50 · ms840281
P95 · ms8403199
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limit300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 1783520161Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bitmex vs Nexchange: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bitmex or Nexchange?

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

Nexchange has the lower median latency in our checks — Bitmex responds in 840 ms versus Nexchange at 281 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 Nexchange need an API key?

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

Can I call Bitmex and Nexchange from the browser?

Only Nexchange 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 Nexchange free for commercial use?

Bitmex has unclear commercial terms, and Nexchange 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.