Bitmex vs VALR
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bitmex vs VALR: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bitmex or VALR?
On our scheduled checks, VALR leads on measured uptime — Bitmex at 2.9% versus VALR at 100% 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 VALR?
VALR has the lower median latency in our checks — Bitmex responds in 840 ms versus VALR at 696 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 VALR need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Bitmex uses an API key and VALR 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 VALR from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Bitmex and VALR 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 VALR free for commercial use?
Bitmex has unclear commercial terms, and VALR 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.