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Pivot points are one of the oldest and most widely used technical analysis tools, giving traders a quick reference for likely support and resistance levels based on nothing more than the previous period's high, low, and close.
This calculator finds the standard floor-trader pivot point along with three levels each of support and resistance, with a full step-by-step solution.
How it works
Enter the previous period's high, low, and closing prices. The calculator averages them to find the pivot point, then derives three support levels and three resistance levels from it using the standard floor-trader formulas.
- Enter previous period high.
- Enter previous period low.
- Enter previous period close.
- Click Calculate to see your results.
Examples
A typical daily pivot point
With a previous high of 155, low of 148, and close of 152, the pivot point is 151.67, with R1 at 155.33 and S1 at 148.33.
Who should use it
- Identifying reference support and resistance levels for day trading or swing trading.
- Setting potential profit targets or stop-loss levels around calculated pivot levels.
Industry applications
- Technical analysis and day trading
- Financial market education
Advantages
- Calculates the pivot point plus three support and three resistance levels in one step.
- Includes a complete, formula-based step-by-step solution.
Limitations
- A purely mechanical calculation from historical prices — doesn't account for news, fundamentals, or changing market conditions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the current period's high/low/close instead of the previous period's — pivot points are always calculated from completed prior-period data.
- Treating pivot levels as guaranteed reversal points rather than probabilistic reference levels.
Best practices
- Use pivot points as one input among several technical indicators, not as a standalone trading system.
Tips
- R1 and S1 are the most commonly watched levels since they represent the most probable near-term support/resistance — R2/R3 and S2/S3 represent progressively less likely but larger moves.