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Pivot Point Calculator
Calculate daily pivot points and support/resistance levels using multiple proven methods
Pivot Levels
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What are Pivot Points?
Pivot points are technical indicators calculated using the previous period's high, low, and close prices. They help traders identify potential support and resistance levels where price may reverse or consolidate.
Pivot Point Methods
Standard Pivot
The most common method. PP = (H + L + C) / 3. Simple average of high, low, close.
Fibonacci Pivot
Uses Fibonacci ratios (38.2%, 61.8%, 100%) to calculate support and resistance from the pivot.
Camarilla Pivot
Created by Nick Scott. Uses closer levels ideal for intraday range trading and breakouts.
Woodie Pivot
Weights the close price more heavily. PP = (H + L + 2×C) / 4. Good for trend traders.
DeMark Pivot
Uses the relationship between open and close to calculate levels. Created by Tom DeMark.
Standard Pivot Formulas
PP = (High + Low + Close) / 3
R1 = (2 × PP) - Low
R2 = PP + (High - Low)
R3 = High + 2 × (PP - Low)
S1 = (2 × PP) - High
S2 = PP - (High - Low)
S3 = Low - 2 × (High - PP)
How to Trade Pivot Points
Bounce Strategy: Enter long at support levels (S1, S2, S3) with stop below. Enter short at resistance levels (R1, R2, R3) with stop above.
Breakout Strategy: If price breaks above R1, target R2. If price breaks below S1, target S2. Use PP as a bias indicator - above PP is bullish, below is bearish.
Range Trading: Trade between S1 and R1 when price consolidates around the pivot point.
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Track Your Pivot Point Trades
Log trades at key pivot levels and analyze which setups perform best for your strategy
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