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How NIFTY Support, Resistance, and CPR Pivot Levels Work

Comprehensive breakdown of Floor Pivots, Central Pivot Range (CPR), Camarilla levels, and Fibonacci retracements for intraday trading.

Mastering Support, Resistance & Pivot Levels

Technical market levels provide clear mathematical reference points for intraday entry, stop loss placement, and target projection.


1. Central Pivot Range (CPR)

The Central Pivot Range is one of the most powerful price action tools used by professional index traders. It consists of three levels:

  1. Pivot Point (P): $\frac{\text{High} + \text{Low} + \text{Close}}{3}$
  2. Bottom Central (BC): $\frac{\text{High} + \text{Low}}{2}$
  3. Top Central (TC): $(\text{Pivot} - \text{BC}) + \text{Pivot}$

CPR Width Analysis:

  • Narrow CPR: The distance between TC and BC is very tight (<0.15%). This signals high likelihood of an aggressive directional trending day.
  • Wide CPR: The distance between TC and BC is broad (>0.45%). This signals a range-bound, sideways session where prices frequently revert to the pivot.
  • Virgin CPR: A CPR range that price never touches during the entire trading day. In future sessions, a Virgin CPR acts as a strong magnetic support or resistance zone.

2. Classic Floor Pivots ($R_1-R_3, S_1-S_3$)

  • Pivot: Primary equilibrium line dividing bullish and bearish bias.
  • $R_1, R_2, R_3$: Key progressive upside resistance and profit-taking targets.
  • $S_1, S_2, S_3$: Key progressive downside demand barriers where buyers are likely to defend.
Tags: Technical Analysis, CPR, Pivot Points, Support Resistance
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