Pivot Point Calculator
Calculate classic pivot points and three levels of support and resistance from the prior period's high, low, and close.
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What is it?
Pivot points are technical analysis indicators that use the prior period's high, low, and close to calculate a central pivot level and three levels of support (S1รขโฌโS3) and resistance (R1รขโฌโR3). They are widely used by day traders and floor traders to identify potential reversal zones.
How to use
Enter the previous period's high, low, and close prices. The calculator computes the pivot point and all six support/resistance levels. These levels serve as potential entry, exit, and stop-loss points.
Example scenario
Previous high = $155.50, low = $148.30, close = $152.00. Pivot = ($155.50 + $148.30 + $152.00) / 3 = $151.93. R1 = 2 รโ $151.93 รขหโ $148.30 = $155.57. S1 = 2 รโ $151.93 รขหโ $155.50 = $148.37.
Pro tip
Pivot points work best in liquid, range-bound markets. Combine them with volume analysis รขโฌโ a break through R1 or S1 on high volume is more significant. Many professional traders use weekly and monthly pivots in addition to daily ones.