Forex Pivot Point Calculator

Calculate support and resistance levels for your trading strategy

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Enter Price Data

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Previous Day’s High:

Previous Day’s Low:

Previous Day’s Close:

Previous Day’s Open:

Calculation Method:

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Show S4/R4 Levels

Calculated Pivot Points

Level	Value
R4	–
R3	–
R2	–
R1	–
Pivot Point (PP)	–
S1	–
S2	–
S3	–
S4	–

Visual Representation

Learning Resources

Pivot points are technical analysis indicators used to determine potential support and resistance levels in the market. Traders use these levels to identify possible entry and exit points for trades.

The main pivot point (PP) represents a primary support/resistance level. The additional levels (S1, S2, S3, R1, R2, R3) represent increasingly stronger support and resistance levels as they move away from the pivot point.

Classic (Floor)

The original method used by floor traders. The main pivot point is the average of the high, low, and close prices from the previous period.

PP = (High + Low + Close) / 3

Woodie

Woodie’s method gives more weight to the closing price and includes the current period’s open in the calculation.

PP = (High + Low + (Close × 2)) / 4

Camarilla

The Camarilla method uses more complex calculations to create tighter support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound markets.

Fibonacci

This method incorporates Fibonacci ratios (0.382, 0.618, etc.) to determine support and resistance levels, connecting pivot point analysis with Fibonacci retracement principles.

DeMark’s

Developed by Tom DeMark, this method considers the relationship between the close and open prices to determine the pivot calculation approach.

Pivot points can be used in various trading strategies:

Support and Resistance: The most common use is to identify potential price reversal zones. When price approaches a pivot level, traders watch for signs of reversal.
Breakouts: If price breaks through a pivot level with strong momentum, it often continues in that direction, providing a breakout opportunity.
Range Trading: In sideways markets, traders can buy near support levels and sell near resistance levels.
Trend Direction: If price is trading above the pivot point (PP), the trend is generally considered bullish. Below the PP, it’s considered bearish.

Remember that pivot points work best when combined with other technical analysis tools and proper risk management.

Pivot Points Simplified: How to Trade Like a Pro With This Free Tool

Ever noticed how seasoned traders always seem to predict market turns? Their secret weapon? Pivot points—a way to spot invisible support/resistance levels before the crowd does. I’ve spent 11 years refining this method, and today, I’m giving you the same edge with our free Forex Pivot Point Calculator.

No convoluted math. No guesswork. Just plug in yesterday’s numbers, and it spits out tomorrow’s key levels. Let me show you how it works.

What This Calculator Actually Does (And Why Floor Traders Swear By It)

Back in the NYSE pit days, traders scratched pivot levels onto their palms between shouting orders. Why? Because these numbers:

Reveal where buyers/sellers will likely step in
Work on any market (forex, stocks, even crypto)
Remove emotion by giving concrete price targets

Our tool modernizes that process:

✅ 5 calculation methods (Classic for day traders, Camarilla for scalpers)
✅ Adjustable precision (4 decimals for forex, 2 for stocks)
✅ Visual chart to see levels at a glance

Fun fact: The “Floor Trader’s Method” (Classic) got its name because it was literally used on exchange floors before screens existed.

Your Step-By-Step Cheat Sheet1. Grab Yesterday’s Numbers

Open your trading platform and note:

High – Peak price (e.g., EUR/USD = 1.0950)
Low – Bottom price (e.g., 1.0880)
Close – Last traded price (e.g., 1.0925)

Pro tip: For stocks, use daily data. For forex, match your trading session (NY close at 5pm EST).

2. Choose Your Fighter (Calculation Method)

Method	Best For	My Personal Use Case
Classic	Day trading	S&P 500 index reversals
Woodie	Short-term FX	GBP/USD 1-hour trades
Camarilla	Crypto scalping	Bitcoin 15-minute breakouts

Example: If trading gold futures, I use Classic pivots because institutions respect them.

3. Read the Signals Like a Pro

The calculator outputs:

PP (Pivot Point) – Magnet for price action
S1/S2/S3 – Buy zones (green on chart)
R1/R2/R3 – Sell zones (red on chart)

Real-world scenario:

Price hits R1 + stochastic shows overbought → Short entry
Price bounces off S2 with bullish candle → Long entry

3 Tricks to Outsmart Retail Traders (From My Trading Journal)

The “Pivot Sandwich”
Wait for price to:
✅ Touch R1 → Pull back → Retest R1 → THEN sell (and vice versa for S1)
Mondays Are Goldmines
Weekly pivots (calculated from Friday’s close) often trap early-week traders. Fade the first break.
Combine With Volume
A breakout past R2 with declining volume? Likely fake. Wait for confirmation.

True story: This combo helped me nail a 2:1 risk/reward on Tesla last quarter.

FAQs (What Traders Actually Ask Me)

Why do my pivot levels keep failing?

You’re likely:
Using the wrong method (e.g., Camarilla in trending markets)
Trading during news events (NFP wrecks levels)
Solution: Backtest different methods on TradingView.

Can I use this for scalping Nasdaq?

Absolutely. Set calculator to 15-min chart data, combine with VWAP. Works wonders pre-market.

What’s the biggest rookie mistake?

Taking every S1/R1 touch as gospel. Smart money often runs stops just beyond these levels.

Try It Yourself Right Now

The calculator above is 100% free—no signup, no upsells. Here’s your challenge:

Pick your favorite asset
Calculate today’s levels
Watch how price reacts at R1/S1

(Then come back and thank me later.)