Pivot Point Calculator

Calculate daily pivot points and support/resistance levels for any trading instrument.

Previous Period Data

High Price

Previous period's highest price

Low Price

Previous period's lowest price

Close Price

Previous period's closing price

Open Price (Optional)

Required for DeMark calculation

Quick Guide

Use daily H/L/C for daily pivots
Use weekly H/L/C for weekly pivots
Use monthly H/L/C for monthly pivots
Pivots work as support in uptrends
Pivots work as resistance in downtrends

Calculation Method

Enter previous period's high, low, and close prices to calculate pivot points

Understanding Pivot Points

What are Pivot Points?

Pivot points are technical indicators used to determine potential support and resistance levels. Originally developed by floor traders, they help identify key price levels where the market sentiment might change from bullish to bearish or vice versa.

Calculation Methods

Classic (Traditional)

Most widely used method. Pivot = (H + L + C) / 3

Best for: Day trading, general market analysis

Fibonacci

Uses Fibonacci ratios (38.2%, 61.8%, 100%) for support/resistance

Best for: Trending markets, swing trading

Camarilla

Provides 8 levels, tighter ranges for intraday trading

Best for: Scalping, range-bound markets

Woodie

Gives more weight to closing price

Best for: Trending markets

DeMark

Uses relationship between open and close for different scenarios

Best for: Gap analysis, opening range breakouts

Trading with Pivot Points

Bullish Signals

Price opens above pivot point
Price bounces off support levels
Break above resistance with volume
Multiple tests of support holding

Bearish Signals

Price opens below pivot point
Price rejected at resistance levels
Break below support with volume
Multiple tests of resistance failing

⚠️ Important: Pivot points work best in ranging or moderately trending markets. In strongly trending markets, price may ignore pivot levels. Always combine with other indicators and use proper risk management.