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Frequently Asked Questions
What are pivot points?
Pivot points are price levels calculated from the previous session's High, Low, and Close. They act as potential support and resistance levels for the current session. Traders use them to identify likely turning points in price.
What is the standard pivot point formula?
Pivot Point (PP) = (High + Low + Close) / 3. Then: R1 = 2×PP − Low, R2 = PP + (High − Low), S1 = 2×PP − High, S2 = PP − (High − Low). R = Resistance, S = Support.
Which pivot method is most popular?
Standard (Classic) pivots are the most widely used by retail traders and are built into most trading platforms. Fibonacci pivots use Fibonacci ratios for the levels and are popular with technical traders. Camarilla pivots are used for intraday scalping.
What timeframe should I use for pivot points?
For daily pivot points, use the previous day's High, Low, and Close. For weekly pivots, use the previous week's data. Daily pivots are most commonly used by day traders, while weekly pivots are preferred by swing traders.
How do I trade pivot points?
Price approaching a resistance level (R1, R2, R3) may reverse downward — a sell opportunity. Price approaching a support level (S1, S2, S3) may bounce upward — a buy opportunity. The pivot point (PP) itself acts as the primary support/resistance for the day.