Ch 6 · Indicator
Pivot Lagging

Classic Floor Pivots (CPR)

Support/resistance lines computed from the previous day's High, Low, Close. The Central Pivot Range (CPR) adds TC and BC for a "value zone".

Formula

P = (H + L + C) / 3
BC = (H + L) / 2,  TC = 2P − BC
R1 = 2P − L,  S1 = 2P − H
R2 = P + (H − L),  S2 = P − (H − L)

What it's for

Day-type read (narrow CPR → trending day; wide → range). Breakout above TC = long bias; break below BC = short bias.

When it fails

Loses relevance if overnight news gaps the market. Wide-CPR days have low signal strength.

On the chart

Nifty 50 15-min bars with Classic Floor Pivots (CPR) pre-loaded:

Where it's used on this site

2 strategies use Classic Floor Pivots (CPR):