Trades futures at mathematically calculated pivot levels
| Strategy Type | Professional Support/Resistance Trading System |
| Market Outlook | Trades futures at mathematically calculated pivot levels |
| Risk Profile | Defined by pivot level breach or ATR-based stops |
| Reward Profile | Targets adjacent pivot levels or percentage moves |
| Time Horizon | Intraday to short-term swing (1 hour to 5 days) |
| Best Markets | All futures markets with sufficient liquidity |
| Signal Type | Reversal or breakout at pivot support/resistance levels |
| Market Hours | SPI 200: 5:10 PM - 7:00 AM, 9:50 AM - 4:30 PM AEST |
| Pivot Sessions | Calculate from prior day session (9:50 AM - 4:30 PM) • Calculate from full 24hr period • Calculate from prior week's data • Calculate from prior month's data |
| Best Underlyings | ASX 200 index futures - primary Australian futures • ASX 200 CFD alternative • 6A (AUD/USD futures on CME) • ES, NQ, YM, CL, GC for diversification |
| Timeframe Recommendations | For scalping around pivots • Standard for day trading • For swing positions • For weekly/monthly pivot context |
| Pivot Components | Pivot Point (central reference) • Resistance levels 1, 2, 3 • Support levels 1, 2, 3 • Levels between standard pivots |
| Common Parameters | Standard (Floor Trader), Camarilla, Fibonacci, Woodie • Day, Globex, Weekly, Monthly • Reversal candle, momentum, order flow • Beyond pivot level with buffer |
| Futures Considerations | Multiple session pivots relevant • Pivots adjust on contract roll • Position sizing critical • Overnight moves affect pivot relevance |
For day trading during ASX hours (9:50 AM - 4:30 PM), use day session pivots calculated from the prior day's regular session. For overnight trading or swing trades, consider globex (24hr) pivots. Check both for context - day session for primary levels, globex for overnight moves.
Start with Standard (Floor Trader) pivots - they're most widely used and balanced. Camarilla for scalping (tighter levels), Fibonacci for swing trades (wider levels), Woodie for trend following. Test each on your instrument, but Standard is the default recommendation.
No. Prioritize outer levels (R2/S2, R3/S3) which have 70-78% reversal rates. R1/S1 are less reliable (55%). Also require confirmation (reversal candle), trade with PP bias, and prefer first touches. Quality over quantity.
If price opens above R1 or below S1, those levels may be less relevant. The gap shows strong directional conviction. Look at the next pivot level as new target/support. Weekly pivots become more important for context.
Daily pivots are valid for one session only - they reset each day. Weekly pivots last a week, monthly pivots a month. Use daily for day trading, weekly/monthly for swing position context.
Multiple PP crosses indicate a range day. Switch to range trading mode: fade moves to R1/S1, target PP. Reduce position size due to choppiness. Consider waiting for a decisive break above/below PP before taking directional trades.
Plot daily, weekly, and monthly pivots. Where they cluster = strongest levels. Weekly PP near daily R2 = major resistance. Trade the confluence zones with higher confidence and potentially larger size.
Statistics show 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM is optimal (68% WR). First 30 minutes have more false signals (52% WR). Last 30 minutes are choppy (50% WR). Focus primary trading during mid-session.
Range days (ADX < 20): 72% WR for reversals - ideal. Moderate trend (ADX 20-30): 65% WR - selective trading. Strong trend (ADX > 30): 52% WR - avoid pivot reversals, trade breakouts instead.
Standard for typical day trading (balanced levels, good for both reversal and breakout). Camarilla for scalping (tighter levels, more frequent signals, smaller moves). Test both - Standard is more versatile, Camarilla better for quick trades.
Order flow confirms pivot signals: positive delta at support = buyers defending, absorption patterns = large orders holding levels, CVD turning at pivots = institutional interest. Combined with pivot levels and reversal candles, order flow provides institutional-grade entry confirmation.
Score levels: Pivot (5 base), +VWAP alignment (+3), +POC/VAH/VAL (+2), +Fibonacci (+2), +PDH/PDL (+2), +Weekly pivot (+2), +Round number (+1). Scores 9-10 = strong confidence, 11+ = exceptional. Increase position size for higher scores.
Calculate pivots from prior session data, monitor current price vs levels, detect reversal patterns at pivots, add volume/order flow confirmation, generate signals with position sizing. Use Python with real-time data feed for implementation.
Index futures (SPI, ES), Standard or Fibonacci pivots, day session primary, R2/S2 and R3/S3 levels, ADX < 25 filter, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM timing, first touch priority, PP bias alignment. Expected: 70% WR, PF 2.3+, Sharpe 1.6+.
Contract rollover affects pivot continuity. Calculate pivots on the new front-month contract after roll. Weekly/monthly pivots may need recalculation. Be cautious during rollover week as volume shifts between contracts.
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