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How to Use Pivot Points for Range Trading: A Simple Strategy for Consistent Profits

By saadMay 29, 2025Updated:May 30, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read3 Views
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Pivot points aren’t just for pros — they’re a powerful tool any trader can use to spot high-probability entry and exit points. Let’s explore how you can use pivot levels to trade ranges with confidence and precision.

✅ What Are Pivot Points in Range Trading?

Pivot points act like traditional support and resistance zones. When the price repeatedly touches a pivot level and reverses, that level becomes stronger and more reliable for trading decisions.

The key? Look for price to “pivot” — bounce off support or resistance. That’s your cue.


💡 Basic Range Trading Strategy with Pivot Points

  • Sell near resistance (R1, R2): If the price is approaching a resistance level, consider shorting the pair. Place a stop just above resistance.
  • Buy near support (S1, S2): If the price is testing a support level, it might be a good buying opportunity. Place a stop just below support.

This mirrors traditional range trading — but pivot points make these zones crystal clear.


📉 Example: GBP/USD on a 15-Minute Chart

Let’s break down a real case using GBP/USD:

  • Price approaches S1 support
  • You decide to buy at market
  • Stop loss options:
    • Conservative: Below S2
    • Aggressive: Just under S1
  • Profit targets:
    • First target: Pivot Point (PP)
    • Second target: R1

✅ In this scenario, S1 held perfectly, and if you had aimed for PP, your take profit would’ve been hit.


🔍 Bonus Tip: Combine with Confirmation Signals

Don’t rely on pivot levels alone. Use additional confirmation tools:

  • Candlestick patterns (e.g., doji at S1)
  • Momentum indicators like Stochastic or RSI to spot oversold/overbought zones
  • Previous price structure (check if pivot levels align with past S/R zones)

This combo increases your chances of success and filters out false signals.


📌 Important Observations

  • Most trading action occurs between S1 and R1
  • Occasionally, price tests S2 or R2, and rarely S3 or R3
  • When price breaks through all pivot levels, it’s a strong trend — not a range!

🚨 What If the Market Breaks All Pivot Levels?

Markets sometimes behave like Rafael Nadal on clay — unstoppable. If price tears through every level:

  • Don’t freeze. Don’t hope.
  • Exit losing trades and adapt quickly to the breakout.

Stay tuned for our next lesson where we’ll show you how to trade breakouts using pivot levels — and how to profit when the range ends.

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