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A pivot point is a technical indicator used in trading that helps traders determine probable support and resistance points in a given financial market. It is designed to identify possible price levels ...

Pivot points have a long history in trading, and are a commonly used technique to this day. They are used to identify market movements, based on the high, low and closing price of the previous day. If ...

Pivot points have a long history in trading, and are a commonly used technique to this day. They are used to identify market movements, based on the high, low and closing price of the previous day. If ...