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Pivot Point Calculator

Turn yesterday’s high, low and close into today’s support and resistance levels, in standard, Fibonacci or Camarilla form.

Enter the previous high, low and close, then calculate.

How to use the pivot point calculator

Enter the high, low, and close of the previous period: the prior day for intraday levels, the prior week or month for swing levels. Pick a method and the calculator returns the central pivot plus the support and resistance levels around it. Standard pivots give three levels each way; Camarilla gives four, clustered closer to the close.

The pivot point formulas

All three methods start from the same central pivot, then place the surrounding levels differently.

Pivot (PP) = (High + Low + Close) ÷ 3

Standard:  R1 = 2×PP − Low   S1 = 2×PP − High
              R2 = PP + (High−Low)  S2 = PP − (High−Low)

Fibonacci:  level = PP ± ratio × (High−Low), ratios 0.382 / 0.618 / 1.000

Trading around the pivot

The central pivot acts as the session’s rough fair value. Price above it leans bullish, below it leans bearish. The support and resistance levels are where reactions tend to cluster, especially when they line up with a moving average, a round number, or a pattern you are already watching. Pivots tell you where to pay attention; the entry still needs confirmation from price action. For broader context on reading these levels, browse our technical analysis guides.

Frequently asked questions

What is a pivot point?

A pivot point is a price level calculated from the previous period’s high, low, and close. It marks the day’s likely balance point. Trading above the pivot is read as mildly bullish, trading below it as mildly bearish, and the support and resistance levels around it act as common reaction zones.

How are pivot points calculated?

The classic pivot is the average of the previous high, low, and close: (High + Low + Close) divided by 3. Support and resistance levels are then derived from that pivot and the previous range. This calculator also supports the Fibonacci and Camarilla variations, which weight the range differently.

Which pivot point method should I use?

Standard floor-trader pivots are the most widely watched, which is part of why they work as reaction levels. Fibonacci pivots place the levels using Fibonacci ratios of the prior range. Camarilla pivots cluster levels tighter to the close and suit mean-reversion intraday styles. Many traders test all three and keep the one their market respects.

What timeframe should the high, low and close come from?

For day trading, use the previous trading day’s high, low, and close to get levels for the current day. Swing traders often use the previous week or month. The method is the same; only the period you read the prices from changes.

Are pivot points reliable on their own?

Pivot points are reference levels, not signals by themselves. They work best as confluence: a pivot that lines up with a moving average, a round number, or a chart pattern carries more weight. Treat them as where to watch for a reaction, then let price action confirm the trade.

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