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Pivot Point Calculator

Calculate daily Pivot Point levels, support levels, and resistance levels using the classic Pivot Point formula. Traders use Pivot Points to identify potential market direction, key price zones, breakout areas, and intraday trading opportunities in Forex, stocks, gold, indices, and cryptocurrencies.

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Quick Example

Daily High

1.2750

Daily Low

1.2650

Pivot Point (PP)

1.2700

Example based on the classic Pivot Point formula using the previous session's high, low, and close prices.

Daily Pivot Point Calculator

Calculate Pivot Points, support, and resistance levels.

Pivot Point levels are technical reference zones and should not be considered guaranteed trading signals.

Calculation Result

Pivot Point Summary

Enter the high, low, and close price to calculate Pivot Point levels and identify potential support and resistance zones.

Last updated: June 2026

Pivot Points, Support and Resistance Levels Explained

Pivot Points are widely used by day traders and technical analysts to map potential support and resistance levels before the trading session begins. The classic Pivot Point formula uses the previous session's high, low, and close to calculate a central Pivot Point, then builds resistance levels above it and support levels below it.

How are Pivot Points calculated?

PP = (High + Low + Close) ÷ 3
R1 = (2 × PP) - Low
S1 = (2 × PP) - High

The calculator first finds the central Pivot Point by averaging the high, low, and closing price from the previous period. From that central level, it calculates the first, second, and third resistance levels above the market, as well as the first, second, and third support levels below the market.

PP

What is the Pivot Point?

The Pivot Point is the central reference level traders use to judge whether price is trading above or below the previous session's balanced price area.

R1 / R2 / R3

What are resistance levels?

Resistance levels are price zones above the Pivot Point where buyers may slow down, sellers may appear, or price may test possible breakout areas.

S1 / S2 / S3

What are support levels?

Support levels are price zones below the Pivot Point where sellers may slow down, buyers may react, or price may test possible downside targets.

Pivot Point calculation examples

The examples below show how the classic Pivot Point method can be applied to Forex pairs, gold, and stocks using the previous period's high, low, and close prices.

High
1.2750
Low
1.2650
PP
1.2700
R1 / S1
1.2750 / 1.2650
High
2040
Low
2020
PP
2030
R1 / S1
2040 / 2020
High
185.50
Low
181.00
PP
183.25
R1 / S1
185.50 / 181.00

How traders use Pivot Points

Many traders use Pivot Points as a daily price map. When price trades above the central Pivot Point, they may watch R1, R2, and R3 as potential resistance levels or upside targets. When price trades below the Pivot Point, they may watch S1, S2, and S3 as potential support levels or downside targets.

Pivot Points are especially popular among intraday traders because they provide clear levels before the session starts. However, the levels are more useful when combined with trend direction, price action, market structure, volume, and major economic news.

Are Pivot Points useful for day trading?

Yes. Pivot Points are widely used in day trading because they convert the previous session's data into clear support and resistance levels for the current session. They are often used in Forex, gold, stock index, and commodity trading.

Common mistakes when using Pivot Points

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Using Pivot Points as standalone buy or sell signals.
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Entering a trade only because price reached R1 or S1.
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Using incorrect high, low, or closing price data.
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Ignoring strong economic news and market volatility.
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Applying intraday Pivot Points without checking the broader trend.
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Trading without a clear stop-loss and risk management plan.

Tips for using this Pivot Point calculator

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Use accurate high, low, and close data from the previous session.
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Watch how price reacts around the central Pivot Point first.
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Combine Pivot Points with support, resistance, and trend direction.
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Do not treat every Pivot Point level as an automatic entry signal.
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Use position sizing and risk management before opening any trade.
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Update the levels at the start of each new session or trading day.

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Pivot Point Calculator FAQ

What is a Pivot Point calculator?

A Pivot Point calculator is a tool that calculates the central Pivot Point and support and resistance levels using the previous session's high, low, and close prices.

What is the classic Pivot Point formula?

The classic formula is PP = (High + Low + Close) ÷ 3. Support and resistance levels are then calculated from the central Pivot Point.

What do R1, R2, and R3 mean?

R1, R2, and R3 are resistance levels above the central Pivot Point. Traders may use them as potential upside targets or areas where price could slow down.

What do S1, S2, and S3 mean?

S1, S2, and S3 are support levels below the central Pivot Point. Traders may watch them as potential downside targets or areas where buyers could react.

Can Pivot Points be used in Forex trading?

Yes. Pivot Points are commonly used in Forex trading, but they can also be applied to gold, indices, stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies.

Are Pivot Point levels guaranteed?

No. Pivot Point levels are technical reference zones only. They do not guarantee that price will reverse, break out, or continue from a specific level.