R3 (Resistance 3)
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R2 (Resistance 2)
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R1 (Resistance 1)
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Pivot Point
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S1 (Support 1)
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S2 (Support 2)
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S3 (Support 3)
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When Should You Use This?
Use pivot points before each trading session to identify key support and resistance levels. Day traders and swing traders use these levels for entry, exit, and stop-loss placement. They work on stocks, forex, futures, and crypto.
How It Works
1
Enter OHLC
Input yesterday's High, Low, and Close prices. These are available on any charting platform.
2
Calculate Levels
The calculator computes the central pivot point plus 3 support and 3 resistance levels using the Standard method.
3
Trade the Levels
Price above the pivot point is bullish, below is bearish. S1/R1 are the first targets, S2/R2 are stronger, S3/R3 are extreme levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pivot points are calculated support and resistance levels derived from the previous period's high, low, and close. They're used by floor traders and institutions to identify key price levels.
Standard (Classic) is the most widely used. Fibonacci pivots add fib ratios to the range. Camarilla is popular for day trading with tighter levels. There's no single best method.
Pivot points work because they're self-fulfilling — many traders watch the same levels, creating actual support/resistance. They're most effective in liquid markets.
Day traders use daily pivots. Swing traders use weekly. Position traders may use monthly. The timeframe should match your trading style.
If price opens above R1, the market is strongly bullish. R2 becomes the next target, and R1 becomes support. Adjust your plan accordingly.