How floor pivots are calculated
Floor pivots come from the previous completed period’s high (H), low (L) and close (C). CryptoScanX uses UTC boundaries — days start at 00:00 UTC, weeks on Monday and months on the 1st — the same as TradingView’s defaults.
| Level | Formula |
|---|---|
| Pivot (P) | (H + L + C) ÷ 3 |
| R1 / S1 | 2P − L / 2P − H |
| R2 / S2 | P + (H − L) / P − (H − L) |
| R3 / S3 | H + 2(P − L) / L − 2(H − P) |
| CPR bottom (BC) | (H + L) ÷ 2 |
| CPR top (TC) | 2P − BC |
Reading the Central Pivot Range
The CPR is the band between BC and TC around the pivot. Its width is one of the most useful things to scan for:
- Narrow CPR — the previous session closed near its midpoint after a tight range. Narrow CPR days often turn into trending days.
- Wide CPR — the previous session was wide and indecisive; the next one is more likely to range.
- Price above the CPR is a bullish bias for the session; below it, bearish.
CryptoScanX exposes CPR Width % as its own indicator, so “narrow CPR” becomes a one-line condition.
Pivot scans to try
Narrow-CPR breakout
A coiled session breaking out of its central range on real volume.
Weekly R1 breakout
Clearing last week’s first resistance while the 4h trend is up.
S2 / S3 reversal (monthly)
A flush below a deep monthly support that is rejected on the close.
Previous-day high break
A classic level break, backed by new positions.
All pivot and CPR levels, plus previous day/week/month highs and lows, are free. Pivot periods are independent of the scan timeframe, so a 15m scan can test price against monthly pivots.
Frequently asked questions
Which pivot formula does CryptoScanX use?
Classic floor pivots (P, R1–R3, S1–S3) with the Central Pivot Range, built from the previous completed UTC day, week or month.
What is a narrow CPR?
A CPR whose width is small relative to price — for crypto, below roughly 0.25% of the pivot is narrow. It often precedes a trending session.
Are pivot levels free?
Yes — every pivot level, the CPR top/bottom/width, and previous day, week and month highs and lows are free on all accounts.
Do pivots match TradingView?
They use the same formula and UTC boundaries as TradingView’s standard floor pivots, so the levels line up on the same exchange data.