Free calculator
Pivot Point Calculator
Type in the last session's high, low and close. Get the pivot point and three levels above and below it.
- Forex
- Gold
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- Stocks
- Crypto
Works on any market that has a high, low and close for the last session.
Using the Classic method. Input your pair's previous session high, low, and close for accurate levels.
For learning and planning. The numbers are math on what you type, not a prediction.
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What are pivot points?
Pivot points are price levels worked out from the last session. Many day traders mark them as places where price might react.
Like any level, they are a place to watch, not a signal. Grade 5 teaches how to treat levels as zones.
The formula in plain words
- Pivot = (high plus low plus close) divided by 3.
- First resistance = 2 times the pivot, minus the low.
- First support = 2 times the pivot, minus the high.
P = (H + L + C) ÷ 3 R1 = 2P − L S1 = 2P − H
Worked example
Classic pivots from a high of 1.1050, a low of 1.0950 and a close of 1.1020
- 1Pivot: (1.1050 + 1.0950 + 1.1020) ÷ 3 = 1.10067.
- 2R1: (2 × 1.10067) minus 1.0950 = 1.10633.
- 3S1: (2 × 1.10067) minus 1.1050 = 1.09633.
The pivot is about 1.1007, with first resistance near 1.1063 and first support near 1.0963.
Common mistakes
- Using the wrong session. Forex has no single close, so pick one cutoff and stick with it.
- Trading every touch of a level. Wait for a reason on the chart.
- Mixing methods. Classic and Camarilla levels are in different places; use one.
Questions people ask
Which pivot method is best?
None is best for everyone. Classic is the most common. Pick one and learn how price acts around it on a demo account.
What timeframe are pivot points for?
Daily pivots are the most common and are used for intraday trading. Weekly and monthly pivots use the last week or month instead.
Are pivot points support and resistance?
They are one kind. Grade 5 covers support and resistance from swing points, round numbers and old highs and lows.
Learn the idea behind it
The calculator does the math. These free lessons explain when and why to use it.
- Grade 3Chart ClassHow to read a chart: candles, timeframes and the patterns candles make. Charts work the same way for forex, crypto and stocks.
- Grade 5Map the MarketDraw the big picture on any chart: trends, highs and lows, support and resistance.
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