Advanced, Open and Complete

An API Overview

Great energy and expertise has gone into building, evolving, and documenting our APIs. Every function is exposed, giving developers control to build any kind of application on top of BitMEX.

Best-in-Class APIs

We offer two APIs that cater to your trading needs.

WebSocket API

A complete pub/sub API with table diffing over WebSocket. You can subscribe to real time changes on any available table.

WebSocket API

REST API

We offer a comprehensive REST API that covers authentication, market data, account management, trading and more. Our interactive API explorer showcases its full capabilities.

API Explorer

API Keys

Everything you need to know, from permissions, to authenticating and troubleshooting.

Using API Keys

Bug Bounty Program

We welcome the reporting of security issues through our bug bounty program.

HackerOne Program

Grow with BitMEX

Join our team of best-in-class professionals across finance, web development, high frequency algorithmic trading and more.

Career Opportunities

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Our story

Know more about the beginnings of BitMEX.

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Head over to the BitMEX testnet for a preview of how our platform works.

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From interviews with thought leaders to our “how to” series, you’ll find them here.

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Read the blog

Your resource for the latest news, developments and insights from BitMEX in one spot.

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BitMEX is a P2P crypto-products trading platform. BitMEX and the mobile apps issued under BMEX are wholly owned and operated by HDR Global Trading Limited, a Republic of Seychelles incorporated entity or its relevant authorised affiliates. Trading in cryptocurrency derivatives involves significant risks. Please consider whether using BitMEX is appropriate for you. Please read our Terms of Service, Risk Disclosure Statement and Privacy Notice. US Persons are prohibited from accessing the services of the BitMEX trading platform. Cryptocurrency charts by TradingView.