Pivot Point Calculator
Calculate support and resistance levels for day trading
Price Data
Classic pivot points using (H + L + C) / 3
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Pivot Levels
Central Pivot Point
$0.00
Key reference level for the day
Resistance Levels
R1$0.00
Support Levels
S1$0.00
Previous Range
$0.00
High - Low = Volatility measure
Understanding Pivot Points
Pivot Point: The average of high, low, and close, serving as the primary support/resistance.
Resistance Levels (R1-R4): Price levels above the pivot where selling pressure may emerge.
Support Levels (S1-S4): Price levels below the pivot where buying interest may appear.
Traders use these levels to identify potential entry/exit points and set stop losses.
Pivot Point Trading Rules
- • If price opens above pivot, bias is bullish
- • If price opens below pivot, bias is bearish
- • Buy at support levels with stops below
- • Sell at resistance levels with stops above
- • R1 and S1 are the most important levels
- • Use with other indicators for confirmation
Best Timeframes
- Daily Pivots: For day trading (most common)
- Weekly Pivots: For swing trading
- Monthly Pivots: For position trading
- Hourly Pivots: For scalping
Calculate using the previous period's high, low, and close.
Pivot Point Methods Comparison
| Method | Best For | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | All markets | Most widely used, simple calculation |
| Fibonacci | Trending markets | Uses 38.2%, 61.8%, 100% retracements |
| Woodie's | Short-term trading | Emphasizes closing price |
| Camarilla | Intraday trading | 8 levels, tighter ranges |
| DeMark's | Gap analysis | Considers open vs close relationship |
Example Trade Setup
Stock opens at $98.50, above the pivot point of $97.33:
- • Bias: Bullish (above pivot)
- • Entry: Buy pullback to pivot ($97.33)
- • Stop Loss: Below S1 ($96.00)
- • Target 1: R1 ($98.67)
- • Target 2: R2 ($100.00)
- • Risk/Reward: 1:2 ratio