📐 Pivot Point Calculator
Generate intraday support and resistance levels from prior session high, low, and close prices.
How to Use This Calculator
Gather Previous Session Data
Use the prior day’s high, low, and close for daily pivots. Adjust timeframe for weekly or monthly strategies.
Input the Values
Enter the three price points and click calculate to generate pivot point and support/resistance levels.
Plot on Charts
Add the levels to your trading chart to identify potential turning points or breakout zones.
Combine with Other Signals
Confirm trades with volume, candlestick patterns, or momentum indicators for higher probability setups.
Formula
Pivot Point (P) = (High + Low + Close) ÷ 3
Resistance R1 = (2 × P) − Low
Support S1 = (2 × P) − High
Resistance R2 = P + (High − Low)
Support S2 = P − (High − Low)
Resistance R3 = High + 2 × (P − Low)
Support S3 = Low − 2 × (High − P)
These are classic pivot calculations. Other variants (Woodie, Camarilla, Fibonacci) adjust the formula weighting— use multiple methods to see which aligns with your trading approach.
Full Description
Pivot points are a staple of technical analysis for intraday traders. They provide objective price levels that often coincide with institutional order flow, making them useful for planning entries, exits, and stop placement.
Because pivots are derived from prior session data, they adapt quickly to market volatility. Traders watch how price reacts around the pivot (P): trading above the pivot suggests bullish bias, below indicates bearish conditions.
Trading Playbook Ideas
- Fade moves into S1/R1 during range-bound sessions.
- Trade breakouts when price closes beyond R2 or S2 on strong volume.
- Combine with VWAP, RSI, or moving averages for trend confirmation.
- Use weekly/monthly pivots for swing trading support and resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which timeframe should I use?
Day traders typically use prior day data. For swing traders, calculate weekly pivots using the previous week’s high, low, close.
Do pivots work in all markets?
Yes—apply them to equities, futures, forex, and crypto. Liquidity and volatility influence how well levels hold.
What about extended trading sessions?
If you trade assets with overnight sessions, decide whether to use regular trading hours or full session data. Consistency is key.
How do I incorporate Camarilla or Fibonacci pivots?
Adapt the formula section with those variants. Many charting platforms allow overlays—use this calculator to validate their figures.